How to use a sewing machine: Brother SE-400 - Part 2 (Embroidery)

[@snrrlax]

My boss just gave me the se425. She bought it and never used it. This is the 8th video I've watched and is the most thorough and useful of all of them.

[@heidib8146]

THANK YOU!!!! You are the best I have found with your excellently professional, well paced teaching style, pleasant calm voice, good non-distracting music choice, easy to understand directions and fun cool appearance and relaxed personality, You are the perfect example for my son to learn these skills he is wanting to. You are awesome. What a gift you have and I am so grateful you share it with us all.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for such a positive and enthusiastic comment! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope you're doing terrific!

[@ouzarua]

I feel exactly the same, perfect teacher xx

[@3deeguy]

I agree that his voice and speaking style is easy to listen to. There are a few people on YT with voices and speaking styles where I have to stop the video. I want to hear what they have to say but their voice and/or speaking style is something I have to endure.

[@onstr]

Dude. Synchronicity - I was watching this video yesterday and today my aunt is sending me this machine. I'm so stoked. Can't wait to make some band patches and make a denim jacket.

[@melinmoss]

I am in my 40’s and just got back into sewing again, since my 20’s. I have watched many videos and your channel has become my absolute fave. Nothing against women (because I am one), but I like how you are concise and to the point and thorough with your demonstrations, unlike many of the women that just talk and talk forever. Keep up the awesome job! I will keep watching!

[@TockCustom]

Hahahahahah, this is my favorite comment ever. So happy to be helpful, I'll keep the videos coming big time in 2020! Happy Holidays!

[@miillusionst]

I totally agree, I havent even bought a sewing machine yet and Im hooked on watching

[@verobeier]

Agree 100%

[@annmariemorris6611]

I recently bought a second hand brother machine. I have not sewn a stitch for years. But it’s never too late at 67 I decided to try it again! Lol. You are a fabulous teacher. And I am learning again to sew. Thank you.

[@Irehs72]

Thank you! Trying to convince a 15yr old boy learning to sew is not just important but a "guy skill" that can be used to make cool stuff is huge!!!!

[@TockCustom]

This means a lot to me! Seriously, happy to help and happy to spread some creativity to people of all ages :)

[@Jnewtonwright]

This is exactly what I need during this quarantine. I love how you explain things and that SE400 is exactly what I need. I’m a Protestant Bishop and some of my attire requires patches. It’s so much affordable if I can make them myself. Plus a lot of the robes patterns are simple manipulations of each other thanks so much!

[@TockCustom]

Oh I'm so happy this was so helpful! Hope you have a great time making new patches and doing new embroidery projects. Let me know if you need any other help!

[@syorich1403]

Yes. Professional and great voice. Thanks for not being cutesy or having your cat run over the table or your kids interrupting you. Thanks for not telling us about your health or your vacation. Especially thank you having your work ready and your cameras set up properly and for teaching us exactly what we tuned in to see. 😊 You are the best, no doubt. Btw, I have that machine and know how to use it but you were so interesting that I watched you all the way through (both ways parts) and now I’m going to SUB!😀

[@letsgettalkinwithrevpat4281]

This tutorial was AMAZING. You are an excellent instructor and I loved the camera angles made it so easy to follow. I was gifted this machine and I can’t wait to use it. I subscribed and will be watching all of your tutorials. Thank you so very much!!

[@ouzarua]

Please, make more videos! Watching and listening to you is very pleasant, you explain EVERYTHING and go straight to the point. There’s nothing in your videos I’d skip or get annoyed with. I love your background, it’s so geeky and nerdy 😁 And seeing this machine makes me want to have it, so I could make Nightwing patch for myself, lol. You’re fantastic, please keep teaching us. Your camera angles are perfect and I love how you describe every step. Or how to choose the right side of the paper. A lot of KZbinrs skip things like that, because they’re “so” obvious and talk about something else. With you, it’s easier to learn. I can literally buy this machine and without any previous experience, turn it on and use it. What I would like to see? Continue with basics and beginners guide, explain how to use tools and what are they for. Greetings from Scotland xx

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!! I'm really happy to try to help absolute beginners with this stuff. There will be some new stuff coming out soon. Hope you're doing fantastic!!

[@ouzarua]

Tock Custom honestly, my sewing skills skyrocketed from zero to “I can actually sew” 😂 I had to buy better, digital machine, because I’m doing so well and now I can do a lot more. Made few plushies, cushions, shoulder warmers etc. Btw, I left you a message on Instagram 😅

[@jelynnewatts2184]

I've had this machine for 2 years and I never opened it. You really explained this so well I can't wait to get the stabilizer in the morning and use my machine. I love the design you did and the music. I didn't know I could get such cool designs.

[@TockCustom]

Very happy this was helpful! Hope you were able to unbox your machine and start making some new stuff. If you can't find cool designs... you can always make them yourself :)

[@tonyacrawford8656]

@@TockCustom How do you make your own designs? I was a HET driver in the military and I can NEVER gind anything with them on it. Suggestions?

[@hollyromero8905]

Just wanted to drop by and say, I've watched a tv show we have here in the UK for a couple of years now (The Great British sewing bee) and have ALWAYS wanted to learn how to sew, but have only ever found confusing info about machines and how to get started so didn't know where to start. I stumbled across your channel at 4:30am (lol - blame quarantine) and am now wide awake and desperate to get this machine and start sewing!! I feel like i could do it straight away! Your videos are so to the point and incredibly easy to understand. THANK YOU! I will binge watch some more tomorrow at a more reasonable time haha! Keep doing you, these videos are awesome :)

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy these were so helpful! I'm absolutely certain you could pickup a machine and start making things right away with the proper guidance. Now you just have to figure out what kinds of projects you want to make!

[@justchris846]

This is the best sewing videos I’ve seen on KZbin. Your slow, and precise. I think I’m gonna use them for my new hires. Saves time.

[@TockCustom]

I really appreciate this comment! Especially if it's good enough to train your new folks at work lol - If there's a particular video you'd like me to do to help you and your staff out, feel free to reach out :) Hope you're doing terrific!

[@justchris846]

Tock Custom keep doing what you do, brother!! There’s other besides me and my shop that watch your videos. It probably that no one says anything. But I thank you, taking time to patiently teach the basics on a machine is what we need!!!

[@rachelbarron1266]

i have always been interested in learning how to use a sewing machine but felt so discouraged because I need detailed instructions to learn most things. I now feel confident that I can learn from your videos and will be breaking out my never been used sewing machine this week! Thank you for being such a great teacher. You're amazing and appreciated

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! Hope you have some fun pulling your machine out and making some cool shit! Hope you're having a terrific week :)

[@HNXMedia]

Epic! Wife just gave me this machine as a "hand me down." Cannot wait to use it!

[@GCB-tv6nv]

Absolutely, positively enjoy these informative videos! My biggest mistake began when I purchased the wrong size Bobbin ! It sure takes lots of "nesting" to understand what was going on and doing the research.

[@janninecartwright8910]

Wow this is exactly what I was looking for! You explained it so clearly that after having my embroidery machine for 2 years I am now confident enough to actually use it!! Fantastic!!

[@TockCustom]

Excellent! Happy this was so helpful, let me know if you have any questions along the way - happy crafting :D

[@krystleitzen8564]

So glad I found your videos, the exact machine I have, and your teaching style is perfect with the good visual showing and added verbal walk-throughs! Saved me from throwing my machine out the window!

[@GrandmaCoffee1]

I absolutely love your video!! I have the same machine and have never mastered the embroidery function. Your explanation was so easy to follow. Your voice is relaxing to listen to. Tomorrow I will attempt my first patch. Thanks again.

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy this was helpful! I hope your first embroidery goes well!

[@elainescesney5541]

Thank you so much for this video. I was gifted this machine and thanks to you I am now a wiz!! I'm definitely a visual learner so I really appreciate it!!

[@TockCustom]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching, hope you're having some fun with the embroidery functions of your machine :)

[@carollarochelle2425]

Thank you. I have had my machine for 5 years and although I do a lot of sewing I thought the embroidery would be too difficult. Your video is well done and explains everything very clearly.

[@TockCustom]

Excellent, happy to help you overcome that feeling and jump into a new skill. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@aleryan]

Thank you! I've had this machine FOREVER but only did embroidery once. Now I feel confident to try it again.

[@andsewitis]

Sir, thank you so much! This video explained everything perfectly and I was able to make my first embroidered patch with no issues on this machine. Thank you, thank you!!!!

[@corarice4188]

This video is just what I was looking for. I have the Brother SE625 and my daughter enlisted me to make two sew on patches that's not in the circle form as I've seen on other videos. This is right on point. 👍

[@jennyosborne1980]

I love watching your tutorials. They are so easy to follow and don't have too much waffle. Thank you

[@ninayoakum1429]

I’m so thankful I found your videos. I just got a brother SE600 and I’ve been watching so many videos to learn how to use it but your videos are by far the easiest to understand. You are to the point but still seem very personable and laid back. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos.

[@TockCustom]

I'm happy you found these! Perfect timing with your new machine. Thank you so much for the compliment, I'm still new to making content, so this helps me stay active to make more stuff for people :) Let me know if you need anything else!

[@Schroeder2005]

Hello Fellow Wisconsinite! Thanks for your videos. I am new to embroidery and your videos are helping.

[@TockCustom]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching 😀😀😀

[@RomeoWico-j1s]

Kudos to you sir. Great tutorial. Simple, clear and easy to follow tutorials.

[@amarulanda4516]

I'm so glad I found you guys. Please continue sharing.

[@TockCustom]

You got it! Thanks for the support. Oh, it's just me btw 🤗

[@petergaramone2399]

I’ve been sewing my own patches on my vests for awhile. I will continue to hand sew on my vests but I have the interest now to make my own patches as well as clothes. I don’t have a sewing machine but I think the brother 400 series is a great investment. Thanks for the videos and I’m learning that sewing on leather is painful especially when your doing it by hand.

[@TockCustom]

I'm really glad this has been so helpful. I hate to toot my own horn, but I just put out a video on a new Heavy Duty machine that can sew leather as well... I got it to go through 4 layers of 4oz leather lol. Anyway, hope you're having a great weekend, thanks for the love!

[@cheesecakefiend]

Subscribed! I just bought the brother cs7000i. And now I’m thinking about exchanging it for this one. You explain things very well. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@TockCustom]

You're so welcome! I love this machine so much, but they sell a newer upgraded version of it (for about the same price), called the SE-600. There is a link for it in the description of this video. Thanks for the comment! Hope you end up making some awesome projects :)

[@Linda-rs5qt]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Have had my machine for almost 2 years and have never embroidered as it’s so intimidating yet you made it look very doable!! I can’t wait to make my first design!! Thank you again!!! Excellent tutorial!!! Absolutely THE BEST!!!!

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much Linda! I'm very excited that this was helpful for you. Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!

[@squidink6335]

I love your informational videos. I am a complete beginner being pressured into learning how to sew. After viewing your videos, I feel very differently about learning. My anxiety has turned into excitement and I am happy to learn all I can! Maybe you could make a video on how to embroider hats and how to sew bowties.

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy to help you get excited about sewing! You need a special machine to do hats, but you can always make patches and sew it onto hats - and BowTies are pretty fun to make :)

[@brendahamrick9337]

You are amazing! I just realized my machine e400 is an embroidery machine! Don’t ask, I can’t believe it! If you have any more embroidery videos about this machine I would love to see them.Thank you Thankyou!

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much Brenda! I'll be doing some new embroidery videos throughout the next few months. I really appreciate the positive feedback!

[@DerrickJolicoeur]

Pretty sweet, looking to pick up basic sewing during my time off work! -- no embroidery, but after the first two videos, I just couldn't stop myself.

[@TockCustom]

Awesome! Sewing can certainly turn into an addiction, most of my clothes are things I've made now lol

[@jackiejacobs2142]

Thank you and bless you. You are a good teacher. Please show more work on the 400. I'm so ready to learn all I can.🙏🙏🙏

[@TockCustom]

I will be doing a lot more projects using this machine coming up soon! Thank you so much for your comment, and you're very welcome :)

[@jackiejacobs2142]

Thank you so much because I have The Beginner's 400 been working with this song machine over a year bits and pieces are missing you made it possible

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy this was helpful :) Thank you for the positive comment!

[@semco72057]

That is a nice video and the machine did a great job of making the patch to go on your pants. I would love to be able to make embroidery items like that on my machine. I love the video and you must have many orders for your service and may this machine give you years of great service.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you very much! Making patches is super fun, hope you're able to make some of your own! Thanks for watching :)

[@luisromero6526]

Randomly found your content & I've been watching the introduction series so far. Im seriously considering taking up stitching thanks to your videos (:

[@TockCustom]

Oh that's awesome! If you're not sure if you want to jump in with buying a new machine right away - borrow one from someone you know and give it a shot! Let me know if you have any other questions along the way. Thanks for watching these :)

[@silvilabovitz1303]

Thank you sooooo much, Love to watch you , finally somebody whos skips the b0ring things to do..such a big help easy to understand.

[@TockCustom]

Glad you picked up on what I was trying to do. So happy this was helpful. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@lara-ce2kg]

Wow.... Just wow.. I cant stop watching.. This is so helpful

[@TockCustom]

lol, Thank you so much for watching! I don't get a lot of "Wow" comments, so this made me smile. Let me know if you have any other questions along the way. Hope you're doing excellent this week

[@Chewie316]

Dude, I'm subscribed. I wish I'd found you sooner but now I'm hyped up to get started.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for the sub! Let me know if you have any questions along the way :)

[@jackiejacobs2142]

Blessed morning I need help changing my sewing machine back to embroidery.

[@TockCustom]

I showed how to do that in this video for sure. Not sure how else I can help, sorry!

[@pamfitch8962]

You’re the BEST! Thank you for teaching me so much! You’re articulate and so understandable! Mahalo!!

[@RabbitCrafts]

Great video. Very helpful to show all the ins and outs of the machine. Definitely something that will come in handy later.

[@TockCustom]

Here we are 11 months later... and you're finally starting sewing. I can't wait to see what you make :)

[@autumn6160]

GREAT video!! Out of all the videos I’ve watched, yours *are* the best when it comes to a learning aspect. You’re very detailed and I’ve learned a lot! PLEASE SHARE MORE! I’m brand new to all of this! Thanks!!!!

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I will keep putting out some new videos when I'm able to. I really appreciate the comment! :)

[@ShukuratOyediran]

Thank you so much for the training sir, I really appreciate it. Please sir I will be glad if you can teach us how to download the designs

[@Yardman1]

Hey Tuck, thank you for your videos. How about doing some lettering with the embrodery? Showing the different sizes and what is the smallest size lettering capable and what it looks like.

[@TockCustom]

Hey! Sorry for such a late response. This is a great idea, I have a couple other similar embroidery machines I'd like to show off. That could make a great video :)

[@shalahoward890]

Can you show how to sew embroidered letters on to a hoodie, or how to sew a patch onto a hoodie.

[@TockCustom]

The end of this video does a pretty good job of showing how to sew a patch onto a piece of clothing. Hope you were able to figure it out :)

[@clemmu]

New to sewing and embroidery. I decided to bust out the SE400 that was sitting in a closet in the house. Do you know if there's any limit to what this machine can embroider? For example if I wanted to embroider a pretty heavy hoodie or sweater

[@TockCustom]

Oh you can totally do a hoodie or sweater for sure. I'd recommend a light weight tear away stabilizer for hooping that. If typical stick-nadel embroidery needles don't work, just try a denim needle for something thicker like that.

[@clemmu]

@@TockCustom Thanks for the advice! Your videos on this machine have also been really helpful. Keep up the good work

[@neilnewman5794]

Great video! I would like to see a video on embroidering pockets on shirts or jeans, my 15yo daughter would probably use our new SE600 if we knew how to do this.

[@TockCustom]

You'd have to remove the pocket, put it on a hoop, embroidery it, and then sew it back on - otherwise the embroidery would seal the pocket shut lol. Sorry for the late reply, thanks for watching!

[@daverichardson6932]

You have an amazing channel I have watched all you video's and have learned so much from you. Having said that I would like to see something on embroidering direct to a dress shirt or T-shirt.

[@TockCustom]

I can do that for sure 😊 I have a couple other embroidery videos, the principal is the same, you just hoop the garment instead of a piece of fabric

[@briannafinnegan9671]

I would find a How To: for putting embroidered patches on knit fabrics like a cardigan! Thanks for making useful content. :)

[@happyavacado1495]

Can you show a video of how to attach a patch (any embroidery design) to a lunchbox possibly nylon?

[@aikoadonia]

Can you do a video on using the hat hoop to embroider a hat on the se-400?

[@Lily-vi9zr]

You nailed it at the end with Twitch is for fun Yt is educational. Welcome back! Thank you for part two you covered so many things I was questioning and needed validation for. Thank you!

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy to help, I'm really excited about bringing people these new tutorials!

[@DaysCrochet]

You are a FANTASTIC teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@richardlopez5992]

nice, cant find this model, but i saw a se600 on amazon

[@TockCustom]

Yep, the SE-600 or 625 is the current model. Pretty much the same machine, but with more features (and that one looks cooler too)

[@ronnieswraps1465]

Great teaching style. I really enjoyed your delivery.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you! I know this is a late reply, but I really appreciate it :)

[@supermanbatman7445]

It does the job. Excellent product.

[@HattieJones-ig5wx]

Just re started again need extra help on everything more embroidery and my needle keep breaking and the tension too

[@vegaschick4eva590]

I’m not sure what your about but I’m so glad I found you!! I have this machine and have had it for about 3 years and have yet to use the embroidery bc I didn’t know how to use it and really had nothing to embroidery but u just introduced me to some real cool ideas THANK YOU!! So, I am wondering if I make up my own patch /embroidery / letters how do I download my own colors into the machine ? Basically how do I go off script and do my own thing? THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VID!!

[@TockCustom]

lol, I'm not really sure what I'm about either... I just love sewing and teaching people. Everyone keeps telling me I'm good at it, so I might as well keep it going :) I have another video for how to make your own graphics, but maybe it's time for a new video on some other features of this machine's embroidery functions. Thanks for the comment!

[@vegaschick4eva590]

Tock Custom thank you for responding and your kindness!! Take care

[@rizzrizz2291]

This is Awesome.... I think I’ll buy this one instead of the Stinger Tradition... Thanks

[@TockCustom]

I totally support that decision! I don't think they sell the SE-400 anymore, they have an upgraded model which is the SE-600. Same basic machine, but more features, and more reliable for the same price. Here's a link if you're looking to find it: amzn.to/2SIRyrJ Thanks for watching!

[@tonyacrawford8656]

@@TockCustom Hey, I checked that link? Amazon says they don't know when or if they'll get that one back in stock. Do you have another recommendation? I'm asking because I cannot sew a lick. Think I failed sewing in school. My home ec teacher didn't have patience enough to teach someone who wasn't naturally talented. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos. There are so many things that I want to learn how to do. Making my own clothes would be awesome. I'm not a fan of most fashions. Have my own ideas and have no idea how to make them. Thank you 💜💜💜.

[@TockCustom]

@@tonyacrawford8656 I've done some other videos on machines I really recommend, but its really difficult for ANYONE to find the machines they're looking for at times like these. I'm sorry I can be more helpful, but I hope you fins something you like!

[@raivainbrown995]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can't wait to try my machine! Can you make a video on how to use the software to make your own patches? That would be great too!

[@TockCustom]

Hey! I'm happy this was helpful 😄 I do have a video on my channel for that already, hope its not too hard to find.

[@StitchedWitch]

yes! thank you so much! keep up the great videos!

[@TockCustom]

You got yourself a deal! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@StitchedWitch]

@@TockCustom :D can’t tell you enough the real quality and information you give in your videos. It is very obvious you love doing this. You make it look so simple. Can’t wait to see more videos, I think I have watched your entire library by now, awesome reference tool!

[@TockCustom]

@@StitchedWitch I certainly do love what I do! I also have like 5 jobs, so this is just a fraction of what I get to share with people. Hope to come out with some new stuff soon after some big projects this spring!

[@reneehughes7860]

I have this machine. Bought it 11 yrs ago to fancy up clothing for my elementary aged granddaughter. Used it a couple times and she lost interest so its been sitting since. I plugged it in tonight and it came right on. Had kept it covered but will throughly clean it before I use it again. I use my very old Brother machine for regular sewing. I recently lost over 100lbs and need to cut down my clothes (had bought a whole new wardrobe and then got very sick). So, I treated myself to a Brother serger machine. I started sewing at 9yo on a Singer treadle sewing machine. I went on to making mine, my husband and kids clothes. I just can't give away those clothes I just bought when I know I'm capable of cutting them down. I never picked up the embrodiry cards so could you direct me to where I can find eome of the memory cards? Your tutorial was thurough, easy to follow and interesting. Definitely a new eubscriber here.

[@ashleykirkham4181]

I discovered your channel this week when trying to learn how to use bias tape. BEST VIDEO EVER! I have a Brother SE 240. I love the built in embroidery designs but have yet to figure out how to import images or use a memory card. I’m not great with computers! I’d love to see some basic videos on this. Also, I have several hoop sizes but it always tells me my image is too big! Have you ever done “zoom” lessons?

[@TockCustom]

Hmmm, I'm not familiar with that specific machine - but I'm curious what the hoop size is, and if you're making your own custom graphics. I did do a video on doing custom embroidery designs which might help. I do have Zoom Premium, but I've never done a formal "lesson" - I might be able to give that a shot! Thanks for watching, let me know if you have any other questions!

[@ashleykirkham4181]

@@TockCustom my hoops do not say a size but i bought two larger hoops than the one that came with the machine but i do not know if there is a spot to select hoop size. The one that came with it measures 5inches x 6.25 inches at the interior. I have only used the embroidery letters so far but would love to do more. Ive binge watched most of your videos this week and have learned a lot. Please let me know if i can buy some Zoom lessons with you! Thank you

[@yelir4]

@@ashleykirkham4181 i recognize this comment is old but embroidery machines have maximum embroidery sizes, which is independent of the hoop, so you can only import files within that size. for example the SE-240 has a 4x4" embroidery area, however I believe the maximum dimensions you could import would be 3.94x3.94"

[@NikBando]

I really enjoyed this! I've owned an apparel business for 5 years now as a retailer. We recently started our own private label business, and I'm fascinated by the most cost-efficient ways to personalize the product for customers. Embroidery seems like an amazing option. My question is: Time. How much time does it take to produce a single patch like the one in this video? I'm asking to better understand what my costs would be to hire, train, and over-pay my staff to create customized products. Thanks again for the help!

[@TockCustom]

It really depends on the design itself, specifically the size, and the number of colors in an embroidery. For example, every thread color switch has to be done manually with this machine. So this particular patch was maybe 10 minutes total. There are of course embroidery machines that have 8 or 12 needles with several colors, and everything is automated, but those machines can be around $10,000 or more - whereas this machine was only $300. Great question, and thank you for watching!

[@NikBando]

@@TockCustom So so helpful. Thank you!

[@TockCustom]

@@NikBando You're very welcome! :)

[@donnabigelow7926]

16:50 I just watched this video, thank you!! Can you tell me how you created the patch to be able to sew it out using the machine. Thank you in advance.

[@lkwerdehausen7375]

What is the difference/importance in embroidery thread vs. normal thread? And possibly related, i've tried to embroider a simple initial as a test of my machine a couple times and have broken my needle once, broken the thread once as well. I didn't notice a setting in the video that I had missed to explain?

[@TockCustom]

Embroidery thread is 100% synthetic and will glide very smoothly through your machine and needle, it's also important to use 'embroidery bobbin thread' also, which is much finer and smoother than typical sew-all thread. The idea is that the two threads together are very fine and glide without snags. It's also important to have a "Machine Embroidery", or "Stick-Nadel Embroidery" Needle - which is also very thin with a wide eye. If the tread gets too thick, it will create a knot, pull your needle to one side and hit your presser foot - which will make it break. All of the threads and needles I mentioned are very cheap, so you won't have to spend more than 10 or 15 bucks to get what you need. Hope this helps, let me know if you're still having issues!

[@lkwerdehausen7375]

@@TockCustom Thanks so much! I appreciate your easy to understand videos and active comment section! I have embroidery bobbin thread and will look through my supplies for the needle and thread and buy whatever's missing! I'm just now learning to use my machine etc which my mom purchased for me with various accouterments years and years ago; so i'm often pleasantly surprised to learn I already own what I need, I just didn't know what it was yet!

[@TockCustom]

@@lkwerdehausen7375 Oh that's excellent, looks like your all set. I'm also blown away at how active my comment section is - I never expected such a positive creative community to grow around me in less than a year! Thanks for being part of that :)

[@jenniferhokanson6680]

This was so helpful! Thanks for being so thorough and easy to understand :)

[@williambeam9780]

Awesome video and your instructions are so easy to follow.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you very much!! I just did another video on embroidery with another machine last week too, there might be some more info in that which might be helpful too. Thanks for watching :)

[@williambeam9780]

@@TockCustom Thanks for letting me know

[@gm2141]

Awesome instructor Tock. Can you show what happens when your tension is not set correctly? I have a PE800 and my thread keeps breaking. It will make a harsh clanking and then break or when I’ve adjusted the top tension it will embroider for a short bit and break again. It so frustrating not to mention the project gets ruined. Can you help?

[@TockCustom]

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner! I'm sure you've played with the top tension a bunch, BUT there is a way to adjust the tension of the bobbin thread inside the bobbin casing. It's a little more sophisticated than the dial at the top, but it can be done. You may have to find another video... but basically, you open the plate, and look for a very small screw to tighten or loosen according to your needs. I really wish I could be more helpful, but I've had to deal with this as well. Hope you found something that works by now!

[@MotivationLevel1000]

You need much much more subscribers! Thank you for detail showing! I want to buy the brother pe 800 but I have no idea how to use it. Maybe you can make a video about this one day? Thank you and best regards from Germany

[@TockCustom]

That is so nice of you to say! I have the PE-770, which is the model the PE-800 evolved into... I could make a video about that, it's basically the same machine. I will put it on my list of videos to shoot soon, thank you for your suggestion! Hope you have a wonderful weekend

[@MotivationLevel1000]

Tock Custom this would be really kind of you! Thank You very much - I’m excited about your next videos ! Have a nice day 🌈🍀

[@stuffanimo]

How did you create your own design, And load it to your machine? I just got the 400 and I’m learning how to use it. 😊

[@TockCustom]

Forgive the late reply! I have another video on my channel for creating graphics for embroidery, and how to transfer the files. Hope you've gotten it figured out since your comment. Hope you've been amazing!

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I find this fascinating. Thank you.

[@TockCustom]

Happy to help :D

[@ElohaPT]

Dude, you rock man! I learn so much from you. You are straight forward and clear with instructions. I wish you had more videos coming. I'm looking into designing my own clothing so, Basic tailoring, button holes, and how to make simple clothing with this machine would me priceless and greatly appreciated. Many Thanks! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TockCustom]

I appreciate the message! You just gave me a great idea to do a detailed video on buttons, button holes, and hand stitching. Good call! Thx :)

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

You explain things so well thank you so much

[@tonyacrawford8656]

I need to know how to sew a patch, or to patch up the sort of stretchy denim pants. I'm not fashionable, I don't like holes in them. Can you please make a video showing how to do that. Or if you have already, show me the link please? Thanks in advance!! 💜

[@TockCustom]

I will totally add that to my list, that would make a great video :)

[@tonyacrawford8656]

@@TockCustom Thank you!

[@lukebayirli494]

Is this the only way to put designs onto garments or can you just embroid directly onto the garment? So like with this Zelda shield could you just embroid it directly onto the trousers and bypass all the other stuff with fancy paper etc?

[@TockCustom]

This is a great question - So when I embroider directly onto garments, I do it during construction... so I would cut out my panels of fabric, then embroidery my graphic, and then assemble the garment. That way if something goes wrong with the embroidery, I didn't just destroy something I really liked. It's not common, but it does happen. If you plan to embroidery existing clothes, just make sure you're very familiar with embroidery so you don't end up having to trash some of your favorite clothes. Hope this makes sense, thanks for watching, and thanks for a terrific question!

[@jenniferrathjensdlrt3661]

Thank you So much for a great tutorial!! I just got this machine and your tutorial was very encouraging!! I can't wait to start using it!! 😊

[@phinszoomin6795]

Also would like to see you guys stitch on a patch to a jean jacket or a garment! i have a brother se600 and you guys are awesome and informative on many things! best regards

[@phinszoomin6795]

whoops didn't realize you did just that in the end sorry!

[@TockCustom]

Yep! Figured it would be good to knock out both in the same video. Thanks for watching!

[@raymondsimpson7433]

I want to do upholstery work, sewing vinyl, do I need a special machine, or will these handle upholstery.

[@TockCustom]

You can do upholstery with this machine, but I'd definitely recommend a heavy duty machine like the Brother ST150HDH. Only about $300 and it a sew through some very thick materials 🙂

[@GiuliaG]

Do you have a video to show how to embroider on something other than a patch?

[@sally.hansen123]

what is the difference between bobbin embroidery thread and regular embroidery thread? Are they both polyester? (sorry for all of the questions, you just seem to be the most educated youtuber ive seen) ♡

[@TockCustom]

They're both polyester, embroidery bobbin thread is spun a little thinner and tighter, so it glides more easily. It's also nice because you can fit more thread on one bobbin than standard sew-all thread. It's funny that you think I'm that educated too... I'm self taught, but I guess I do a lot of research lol

[@adubbproductions]

Great video. Thanks i was just looking at the brother pe770 yesterday didn’t pull the trigger. Your patch came out so good. I’m thinking I should keep the extra money in my pocket and get the machine you have. Dude. Keep making videos. Please. You didn’t show how you threaded the embroidery thread. Is it the same as threading the machine like your sewing minus threading the needle?

[@TockCustom]

Good call for sure! Yeah, you just wind the bobbin and thread the machine the same exact way as the previous video. Hope you're able to make something awesome!

[@jenny2times]

Do you have to change the bobbin for each color change as well? Sorry if you already answered this question

[@TockCustom]

Nope! Usually if I'm embroidering on a dark fabric, I'll just use black bobbin thread, and white for light colors. It's also good to keep track of how much thread is on your bobbin between color changes because it's a pain in the ass to wind a fresh bobbin in the middle of one color. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions

[@roseruiz4717]

The tutorial was great. What tension do you have it on for embroidery? Thanks

[@TockCustom]

I normally leave it around 4 for tension, if you set it higher, you'll start to see your bobbin thread on your embroideries (which is bad). You can also adjust the bobbin tension to keep it under the fabric so it doesn't show at all which really helps :)

[@Mtaalas]

If these things weren't 1000€+, I'd get one immediately... damn that's awesome!

[@TockCustom]

This machine is closer to 200 Euros, or about $250 USD. It's not as bad as you'd think. Unless prices in the EU are crazy high?

[@Mtaalas]

​@@TockCustom That brother model is £475 in the UK, but it's out of stock everywhere... that's what... 700$? Cheapest available Embroidery machine in UK with any stock for example is £899.00 (new obviously) which is 1119$... plus shipping of course... It's a Brother Innovis M280D... So yeah... they're not cheap.

[@lindagiddes4551]

Great teaching, you take your time with slow learners lol thank you . I have the de 1900 and I’m just starting to try embroidery. I went on a group on FB to ask if there’s a way to make the satin stitch thicker and they said I can do that with a software like embrillance which I’m not even sure what that is. I need a very friendly software

[@lyciamick]

Hi, Do you change the bobbin thread color as well or does it stay the same with each color change? If it stays the same what color do you use?

[@TockCustom]

The bobbin thread always stays the same color. If I'm using dark fabrics, I use black bobbin thread. If it's a lighter fabric, I use white. Always seems to work out well 😊

[@heidib8146]

Hi, can you inform us what is the currently easiest home embroidery machine for a beginner to use? also, please advise what is the best brand of machine embroidery thread? Thank you!

[@maldonadoruthie]

This is a great video thank you so much you are a great teacher ❤ Love your sewing machine

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for all your positive comments!!

[@CristinaMartinez-ry6nn]

Hiiiii! I got this machine over 4 years ago and just now wanted to use it. It sews perfectly but at the time of changing the presser foot for the embroidery one and adding the embroidery part, it indicates me to pull the presser foot up, but I do it and it won’t move 😢

[@twilightone145]

What if you have just a regular machine. I have some designs i want to add to a cosplay costume but trying to figure out the best way to do it

[@TockCustom]

You would not be able to do this with a basic machine, so your options would be: Hand Embroidery Getting a Vinyl Cutter (Like a Scan N Cut) Or getting a Embroidery Machine Thank you for watching, and thank you for a great question :)

[@evelynrodriguez6192]

I would like to learn more i have this machine for more than 4 years and i jever learn how to used. I would like to learn how to get the desing by the computer.and i would like to find urs videos

[@TockCustom]

Hopefully these videos are helpful! If you don't have the software to design your own, you can always download designs too :)

[@sally.hansen123]

does bobbin thread need to be embroider thread when making patches? Or can the bobbin thread be any kind of thread?

[@TockCustom]

There is actually something called "Machine embroidery bobbin thread" - it feel very similar to regular sew-all thread. Do not use actual embroidery thread though. Hope that helps!

[@sally.hansen123]

Tock Custom thank you so so much!

[@nancyomalley6286]

If I were able to have that, I'd be making every Star Trek insignia in existence!

[@sparkywinston]

Thank You excellent video and quality

[@TockCustom]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching, happy it was helpful 🤗

[@jahquanmartin904]

Hi iam from a small Island in the Caribbean called Antigua, i have one just like that se400, my brother send from NewYork ,i love it so much but my problem is i want to now how i can get the card and usb cord

[@TockCustom]

The card and USB cord come with the software. You can also download pre-made embroidery files and just use a basic printer style USB cord to get the files onto your machine. When you plug in your machine to your PC, it should show up like an SD card or external storage to drop PES files into :) Hope that helps!

[@yaniquer2114]

I loveeeeeee this tutorial! I have my machine and have been struggling....even when I read the manual... omg! Thank you so so much. I’m not sure if you have a video of how to save images on it, I have issues with saving the image. If you do , please direct me to it. Thank you.

[@TockCustom]

Forgive the late reply! I have another video on how to create, save, and transfer files onto your machine. It's on my channel :) Thanks for the support!