Embroidering on T-shirts

[@vickyls8132]

I wish I had seen this 2 1/2 years ago! I've learned a LOT since I got my little PE770 and my best designs are from Embroidery Library! Also, thank you for answering all my questions when I was a beginner! LOVE you guys!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Vicky Lynn Vicky, this is so nice to read. Thank you for such a wonderful compliment!

[@deltadawn72631]

, made this look so easy!! I have watched others do this and it is so hard to see because their hands,arms etc...are in the way! Thank you!!

[@deltadawn72631]

Ken can you recommend where to purchase, the large clips that you use?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cmaurer763]

How wonderful of you to make this tutorial! Thank you....I am getting out my machine now to try my success at embroidery for the first time!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Great, C - so glad to read this!

[@rusd1995]

Great instructional video! It's reassuring to be able to rely on your expertise when working a project and I want to make sure I'm doing things the right way!! Thanks!!!

[@TheCynedd]

I prefer to use no-show mesh as my primary stabilizer for t-shirts and "float" tear-away/wash-away underneath. I, also, don't hoop the shirt with the stabilizer; I hoop the stabilizer and then use an adhesive spray to stick down my stretchy knit shirt and tell my machine to do a basting stitch around the embroidery design. Other than that, I completely agree with Ken.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+TheCynedd I'm glad that you have a method that works for you, TheCynedd! I like no-show mesh also, and in an upcoming tutorial about pique we'll talk more about that. But we always recommend hooping the fabric or item with the stabilizer, as that ensures the best registration and alignment.

[@deltadawn72631]

No-show mesh; I will have to look into that!

[@prabuelayabuelo]

wow you guys are so creative , thank you and God bless all of your classes keep up the great work.

[@flanjoon6846]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have a question, how we can print the pattern as you did? I think this the best way to measure up for embroidery

[@kathytrew2766]

loved this! always great designs as well as all the tutorials. THANKS!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Kathy Trew Kathy, thank you so much!!

[@ardenehanson2840]

Hi Kenny can you do a tutorial using the. 8 x 8. Magnetic hoop. PLEASE. Thank you. Ardene

[@randcproductsservicesllc2794]

Hello...I ordered a Brother LB7000 machine which is due anytime now to my place. I have never sewn nor embroidered before. Thank goodness for KZbin. My question to you is where do I get the template from to print out. Is It in the machine program and if so can anyone just extract it with a flash drive to print to their printer.

[@June-rb1nx]

Hi Kenny ! I have a Viking /Husqvarna Designer SE....and I hate to admit this but I have never attempted to do any embroidery on my own with this awesome machine. I have made a towel set for my SL but a friend who has been doing embroidery for ages was helping me every step of the way. ( and when people do that you don't really remember "WHAT" you have done...although I am VERY grateful for her expertise etc. I have some new T-shirts.....a question to you is this....should I pre-wash the shirts ? Some say yes, others say no ......What would you recommend ? Thanks for taking the time to read my post...and thanks again for your detailed Embroidery video! ( I will be looking at some more of your videos too )

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hello! We would recommend laundering your shirts first, because then any shrinking occurs before the embroidery is added. And welcome to the embroidery community! You can find more information (including step-by-step project tutorials) on our website, too. It is www.emblibrary.com.

[@JennyWoodShangraw]

Where did you buy the clips! I love the size! Thank you for all the fabulous designs and videos.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Jenny Shangraw Target usually has a variety of hair clips. Glad you like the idea!

[@rianneandrzejpamon9915]

Hi, Is it ok to use cotton fabric /shirt for embroidery?

[@Shepanth]

Hello, for t-shirt embroidery, is a no show mesh just as acceptable? I am thinking about getting some, because I don't like the feel of the cutaway. Thank you for your help!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Curt Eshem Hi Curt! Yes, we use no-show mesh for things like thinner fabric, lighter colors. I've found that cutaway softens in the wash, though, so you might not like the feel at first, but laundering does soften it.

[@wegotthewholeworld6361]

What a cut away stabilizer you recommend?

[@dorothyshaulis6715]

Another great video tutorial!

[@miltonandlouineteague6016]

How will I get a templete the right size to use for positioning

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hello, when you print it using embroidery software, it should print to size automatically. If it does not, I would contact the customer service for your software and see how to adjust your settings that way.

[@barbsc99]

Thank you for addressing needle choice as well!

[@carolhiller1112]

Only problem with cutaway stabilisers are that they can be seen from the right side of garments.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Carol Hiller Some of the stiffer kinds of stabilizer can show through transparent or thin fabrics. If you're having trouble with that, try a no-show mesh, which is softer.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Carol Hiller Some of the stiffer kinds of stabilizer can show through transparent or thin fabrics. If you're having trouble with that, try a no-show mesh, which is softer.

[@TammyHawksworth]

Thanks for the tutorial. Where can I get the Crafty Diva Design?

[@TammyHawksworth]

+NsSnowAngel oh its ok I found it

[@Carylanne927]

+NsSnowAngel on the web page is a search option.

[@karenderbes5943]

Can you please tell me where to find that white v-neck tee?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Karen Derbes Hi Karen! I ordered all of the t-shirts from Amazon. Target is starting to carry them now, too.

[@MM-oh3zs]

what about washing tshirts? They always pucker?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Puckering often occurs if a design is too dense and the incorrect stabilizer was used. It can also happen if the shirt was stretched in the hoop.

[@jerrysmith3351]

How does the stabilizer feel against the skin, is there anything less....noticeable?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hi Jerry, the stabilizer may seem stiff at first, but after a couple of washes it softens nicely. You could also use a mesh cutaway stabilizer if you're worried about the texture.

[@naranjasss]

thanks for the video! i want to start a small business. which is the best simple sewing machine to start with? thanks!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hi Mauro, we don't have a specific machine or brand that we like to recommend, as they are all quite different and every embroiderer has their personal preferences. I would do some research, looking into the type of embroidery you'd like to do.

[@cynthiafarris8879]

How do you make or get your templates? I have always wondered that.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Cynthia Farris Hi Cynthia! A template is a printout of a design, and designs are printed from embroidery software. If you visit the HELP page at our site, www.emblibrary.com, you'll find a section about templates: www.emblibrary.com/EL/help.aspx?page=help2whatisatemplate

[@jw8453]

How did you get your temlate

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

We printed our template using machine embroidery software.

[@ligitatalmontaite174]

Where I can found this butterflies design?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hi Ligita - our website is www.emblibrary.com, and if you click on the links below the video you'll be taken to the project instructions. The designs are linked there. Thanks!

[@cutflower36]

whats the name of the cutaway?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+cutflower We buy in bulk, so there isn't a brand name. It is a 2.5 ounce.

[@yellowsunshine65]

Hi, Kenny, are your ruler markings "inches"?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hello! Yes, our ruler markings are inches. Thanks!

[@Cfeldersproduction007]

Here can I buy that embroidery

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Hello! You can find all of our machine embroidery designs at www.emblibrary.com. Thanks!

[@schisandra]

Great video! 😊

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

+Lorem Ipsum Thank you! That's so nice to read :)

[@rhondathomas6773]

I LOVE THIS.