LEARNING TO EMBROIDER: HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER EPIC

Hey everybody! I am so excited to begin a new journey in creating with embroidery! I have learned so much already using the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic and I'm excited to share it all with you! In my first video, I'm sharing my first embroidery stitches! I hope you enjoy!
If you are an embroidery lover, comment below your favorite stabilizers and threads. Let's all share and learn together!
Blessings

[@nancyfulton5276]

Thank you. Direct and simply put so I can understand

[@wantstolearn8317]

You are a Viking Ambassador? Well done, Viking. Finally, someone I can relate to, who considers cost, who watches what other people do on KZbin, who learns and shares, and gives credit when an idea is not original, but very useful, and thank you for that. I hope you do lots more videos. I subscribed.

[@lavernecady8832]

Brittany J Jones is a jewel.

[@coreyfisher3167]

Beautiful, I bought that design also, but haven't stitched it out yet. A little advice, in between thread changes, cut your jump stitches. If you don't they will get covered by other stitches, but not completely and can show through. Ask me how I know, lol

[@judithnelson4968]

Don’t be afraid to stitch out the unicorn again, it looks as though your hoop bumped it to something. I have had that happen to me. The egg carton thing looks interesting. I am going to try it. Congratulations on being a Viking ambassador, with your enthusiasm you will be a good one.

[@darlenehealy3150]

You are an absolute delight. I loved this video.

[@shirleyconner2383]

Just bought the epic 2 and I love your video. Can’t wait to see more. Very helpful to a beginner..

[@caroncrotz9204]

Just a little advice. On the Husqvarna machine, there should be a "FIX" button, which allows you to affix the fabric to the tearaway. This ensures that the material does not shift position whilst being embroidered. Once you've found the center of where you want to place the design, push the FIX button and start.

[@kristi8220]

If you embroider on fabric that has a nap, like towels or fleece, use a topper stabilizer that is "wash away". You will still use a stabilizer on the bottom of the fabric, but the wash away stabilizer on top will prevent the nap of the fabric from sticking up through your design and "distorting" the image. Once your stitching is done, simply wash the fabric or run it under water in the sink and it will simply disappear, leaving your embroidery design looking great. To "float" stabilizer on top of fabric (which means you don't hoop the stabilizer, you just lay it on top of your fabric) I've seen people use sewing pins at the corners and pin the stabilizer down to the fabric. Obviously, you would place those pins well out of the way of your stitching area. I've been told the best designs on knit t-shirts are less densely stitched designs. Those embroidery designs are ones that are similar to your elephant design, as it had areas that aren't filled with the satin stitching, like the flamingos. The flamingos are of a more densely stitched design, which is more suitable for woven fabrics. That's not to say you can't use a dense design on a t-shirt, you just have to have the right amount of stabilizer to support that design on stretchy fabric. Stabilizer is a key component in machine embroidery in order to have a design stitch out properly and not become distorted. You're off to a fantastic start!!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

wow, i didnt know that. thanks for the info K!

[@MariaColon879]

I love Urban Threads. I'll have to purchase that elephant. It's beautiful. One suggesstion. When choosing your stabilizer use a cutaway stabilizer for clothing. It helps the stitches stand up better to laundering. Tear away eventually will fall apart causing the stitching in the design to collapse. For knit fabrics there is polymesh stabilizer.

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Thank you so much for your feedback and suggestion! I actually have some cutaway so I'll be sure to use it for my next clothing project!!! Thanks again!

[@shuggaraecreation2009]

Ur a quick learner everything was beautiful even the unicorn...great job!!!

[@lisakraynak2411]

I am enjoying your videos, inspiring me to use my Designer Epic.

[@MsHighpeaks]

Love the elephant. Always check you have the right embroidery needle as you would with sewing. Your fabric needs to be “drum” tight when you frame it. Sometimes it helps to attach your fabric to the interfacing with a little 505 spray. What a fantastic machine. I have a brother and Janome, both a few years old now but still going strong,

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Thank you so much! I'll definitely be going out to buy some of the 505 spray! Thank you for sharing that and about the needles!!

[@helenparker1870]

I would advise against pulling the fabric too tight, this was advice I was given when I first started to embroider, but it can leave the design looking puckered when you release the tension on the fabric when you take it out of the hoop. The stabiliser can be drum tight as it is non stretch, but the fabric needs to be smooth but not too tight. You appear to be using a jersey fabric, I would suggest using a cut away stabiliser rather than a tear away to stop the design stretching out of shape and threads popping as you wear the garment. An iron on stabiliser might be best. Make sure to enable the trim command, or manually trim the jump stitches in between colours, you appear to be stitching over the jump threads which will be very difficult to remove at the end of the stitch out. I love Embroidery Library designs but they can be very dense, verging on ‘bullet proof’ for some of their older designs. I always open them up in software and check the density before attempting to stitch them out. It is easy to reduce the density, in the Premier Plus embroidery software.

[@firstlady83]

I’ve been eyeing this machine for awhile now. After seeing your IG post I went ahead and got it. Picked it up yesterday 😬

[@samanthatorres7628]

How much did you pay?

[@lemtaz]

One other thing I love about an embroidery machine. You can add small touches. I’ve added tiny motifs under a collar and inside on a facing just to make me smile.

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Love that!

[@graphosxp]

I did enjoy it!

[@ellalinetreasure8550]

Hi Brittany I just got my epic 2 about a month now I was so happy when I find your

[@maryleon3830]

Thank you. I have the Epic 2. A fabulous machine. . Love your video

[@ms.ladybug5181]

I am a new sewer and absolutely LOVE ❤️ your videos. This looks like so much fun.

[@judystewart8852]

So excited to have someone who know how to use. I have a new Designer Epic thank you for sharing.

[@sandraking1537]

I’m so glad you got an Epic. I absolutely love mine. I look forward to seeing all the creative touches you start putting on your clothing.

[@kellykranz7652]

I love that machine! It is awesome!

[@cynthiar7350]

Yay for this one🌹🌹Got the newest HV machine but ended up having to move & with the renovations needed my machine has been in storage! Won’t be long before I need to relearn embroidery & I will start here! Thanks

[@vickyls8132]

You’re doing great! I taught myself to machine embroider 6 years ago. Back then, there weren’t any You Tube videos or FB groups for this! I have thousands of designs and lots of Urban Thread designs! My favorite! I own the Baby Lock Spirit. Please, feel free to ask any questions. For this elephant, try slowing down your stitching. I agree, I use Pellon tear-away for vinyl, burlap, denim, etc. I use Pellon cutaway for most things! Be sure your stabilizer and fabric is tight! Have fun!

[@bellepoupee61]

Love the idea for putting the threads! I have the Designer 1 USB, an older one but still going strong! There is tons of free designs you can get on line, you have to register your email and you have one for free.... I have thousands by now.... after 10 years! Super nice machine, you are a lucky lady! tFS Christine

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Loved seeing this! The designs you did were awesome! Justice is just cute as a button modeling her very special bag! I really liked the position of the elephant-which came out fabulous-on you shirt. I love all your videos. You have such a wonderful personality and your presentations are always clear and well produced. Keep them coming!🙂

[@SewMeKrisB]

Brittany. Thanks so much for showing the embroidery portion of the machine. I have a sewing/embroidery machine and it terrifies me. I have everything I need just need to try it. Thanks again for the motivation

[@brittanyjjonestv]

I can understand being terrified of it but you gotta give it a try! I'm really enjoying learning about embroidery and I hope you will too!

[@caroleades5827]

Hey Brittany I just saw on a Bernina embroidery tutorial that if you have a power surge it can cause a hiccup like that. And that sometimes you can turn your machine off and back on and it does good they suggested make sure you have you're machine plugged into a really good surge protector.

[@janielewis1475]

Corey Fisher is correct with her suggestion of trimming the jump threads. It's easy to do between color changes. The egg carton idea is something I wish I knew about years ago when I was doing more embroidery. I found that some of the FSL designs have so many stitches they need to have the density decreased. Get in touch with Embroidery Library, they may have some helpful suggestions. Something I did when I purchased new designs is stitch them out on muslin. I then put the finished product in plastic sleeves in a notebook. That way I knew exactly what it really looks like, what size it was and could preview it on a garment.

[@lavernecady8832]

I fell in love with the Epic when you did a video using gold thread and embroidered an elephant, which you put on a denim jacket. I'm making up my mind whether to purchase the Designer Topaz 50, although I've dreaned of owning the Epic since I saw your first video. I presently own 2 Viking machines and love their product line.

[@dorothyscales8634]

Pretty, also make sure that your fabric is taught but not over stretched in the hoop. Sometimes it can cause your design to get out of alignment when the fabric is not secure and flat. Can't wait to see what you stitch next!

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Thank you! That could've been what happened! But I'll double check that moving forward! Thanks again for the feedback!

[@paulahartelseals4855]

I love your videos, they have been so helpful to me. Right now I’m trying to learn about using metallic threads….help!!!

[@patriciapamponette7774]

Awesome💖😍

[@quiltingpieces8943]

You'll love it! I have an Epic myself, and embroidery is wonderful!!

[@Dee_Thomas02]

Gorgeous. I love to embroider.❤

[@sm1lerno1]

Awww how beautiful is your face and smile?! . Just new to embroidery too so thank you 🙂

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

WOW, that machine is amazing. That's my next purchase a embroidery machine. Love the pattern. Thxs for SHARING.

[@brittanyjjonestv]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@keishanash9455]

Beautiful embroidery work!😍

[@tariblevins955]

I adore the flamingos. The egg carton idea is genius. So excited to see your new creations!

[@brittanyjjonestv]

I thought it was genius too when I saw it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@laurenking1079]

Thank you for your videos. I also have a Viking Epic Embroidery machine. I love it.

[@chiniquastyles8433]

I love embroidering! I just wish🙏🏾I had a machine that can do it on a larger scale!😊 Great job, Brittany!💜

[@tinag189]

Wow! What a neat embroidery machine. Great video, tfs!

[@elaineflo01]

beautiful...enjoyed your videos!

[@kimseckman3840]

Great video best one I have found, I have been trying to decide buy my first machine. Thank you for showing the back, great detail!

[@notsewmuch7490]

Beautiful!

[@yolandapinkney-jordan385]

Super Cute design!!!!

[@melamarillotx]

thank you so very much...Love your machine and this elephant is gorgeous.

[@deidrabenson361]

Good job Brittany! I want that machine!😍

[@maryvilla2659]

Thank you very much for your video

[@sheliahsnipes2035]

I like whisper wift stabilizer when embroidering

[@Ella-49]

Your projects turned out great!

[@Joy4650B]

Great video -- as always! Thanks Brittany.

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

Gorgeous!

[@TXPiscesQueen]

Great video! Congratulations on your Husqvarna Viking ambassadorship. I just tested the Designer Epic at the Sewing and Quilting Expo and loved it.

[@patriciabennett7866]

Hi Brittany! Great video! I have the Viking Designer Brilliance 80 and a lot of the designs that are on the Epic are on mine! Love that elephant! I need to start embroidering, but like a lot of people, I'm afraid to get going! I don't know why, you make it look very easy! Thank you! Love and many blessings😊❤👍

[@ss2short]

Thank you so much for this!!!!. I’ve wanted so much get back to using the embroidery features of my Epic. Glide is an excellent thread for you try. You can get it at quilting stores. I’ll try the unicorn on my machine to see if I have the same issues. Love Urban Threads!!!!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Your enthusiasm is so wonderful!!! I do not machine embroider myself but I enjoyed this video & would like to see more. Love the elephant & I liked the placement of it at your side rather than the typical spot being directly on the chest. I think it adds interest and was a little surprise! Justice's flamingo bag is adorable. Great job, Mom! (I have experienced skin irritation from the backing of an embroidered store bought shirt. I hope this is preventable in homemade.) Take care & God Bless all our Military families.

[@kayfisher6568]

Great video!

[@kellyfairbairn5241]

Oh dear! I just visited my Viking store this past weekend and they told me about this machine. I insisted I DID NOT NEED this as I am just learning to sew. Now here you come showing me how great it is. And with an elephant design, too! One of my sons LOVES elephants. I’ll watch you learn and embroider and see if that satisfies me. (My bank account hopes so!)

[@craftyandtherapy2227]

I know this is an old video. But I used the cheaper stabilizer. Midway, the image would shift and not embroider right. I got the stuff Viking sells, and it took care of it immediately!

[@sewlolita8845]

The elephant design is gorgeous

[@stacycrowden6210]

Wow! Can't wait to see shirt.

[@gradalamb704]

I am very interested in that elephant design behind you, look so cool

[@jimsmith3535]

Hey Brittany: There can be several reasons why the unicorn design did that-firstly-I would do another test stitch. If the horn, etc...still does that, contact the digitizer-sometimes things are not digitized correctly. Another reason is that the fabric wasn't straight and taut in the hoop. Another reason can be your choice of stabilizer's. Sometimes I have had problems with the stitch outs because of the thread. Those are the first four that I would check. I have bought designs from reliable digitizer's-and occasionally there is a problem. If you think that is the problem after a second stitch out- contact them and give them all the info of: fabric, thread, stabilizer, etc...that was used-and send them photos of the stitch outs. They are more than happy to help you! :+) I hope this helps. I have been embroidering for 20 years, and also own a Viking.

[@Barbara-wf7mk]

I am new to embroidery and I'm trying to learn to embroider with my Husqvarna Viking emerald

[@manuelevie]

If your going to wash the embroidery project.. like towel or t-shirts, then use a cut away stabilizer only.

[@lynnew5619]

Ooo, I’d never heard of Urban Threads, so off to look there. Love your shirt. I use Embroidery Library too, and love their $1.39 designs. Your machine is similar to my Pfaff, especially the noises, lol. I wish I had that app for mine though. Have you tried the sticky stabiliser? You just hoop it, then tear away the area you want to use and stick your fabric on it. I use it for putting designs in the corners of napkins. You can get loads out of one hooped piece. You just move your designs on the screen. Economical that way.

[@ginnybennett7072]

Great video. Thanks for introducing me to Urban Threads. I love the Flamingos on your bag. Where did you find that design?

[@sheilahicks7198]

Yes where?

[@RobertaSharpe]

Omg Brittany. You are really inspiring me to want to learn to embroider. Now, I realize that this method relies solely on that fabulous machine. Hhhhhhhmmmm. This may take some negotiating and compromising. LOL.

[@irenebreuhaus8066]

Have an Epic and really don't find it user friendly. Have a Ruby and love it. Thinking if getting rid of the Epic and sticking with the Ruby. Glad you like yours.

[@lemtaz]

I love Urban Threads. Please tell me you are going to add a few rhinestones to your elephant.

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Oh my gosh, that is a fantastic idea! I didn't even think about rhinestones!!!

[@flgirl250]

Urban Threads vs R Anton What’s your thoughts

[@Jerry-hp5sf]

Danita Gainey Urban Threads is a website where you can purchase embroidery designs. Robison Anton is a thread company.

[@flgirl250]

Jerry I did not know that. I’ve not heard of Urban Threads therefore without researching, I assumed it was a new brand of thread for embroidery. Thanks for the info.

[@chevydude658]

@@brittanyjjonestv I thought that too. Its a bomb design. I'm digging on that elephant in the background too.

[@juliettka1991]

hello ! great video thank you. i bought the same machine last month. it's all new to me. so i will be happy to see other videos about your work. can you tell us you experience about a type of needles and down threath that you use? or stabilizator thicker or thinner for whic type of fabric. thank you ! 😊

[@constancebrooks4291]

Sometimes you need to use cut away as your stabilizer. Use the lite weight first to test.

[@gedoeniko]

Brittany, congrats for your new embroidery machine. I tell you what happened to your little pony design. The embroidery arm was hit by accident while the machine was embroidering. Also make sure the machine is far enough from the wall, if you are using larger hoops, and embroidering on the bottom of the hoop the top of the hoop will hit the wall, decalibrating the embroidery arm, and messing up the design. Ask me how do I know? I have a Viking Diamond Royal, I learned the lesson on my own.

[@sewjostudio]

I have a Designer Ruby Royale and love it. So glad you are branching out with new things. Suggestion would be to get a thread stand. I had problems with thread getting caught and then ruining the design or breaking a needle. With the thread stand I have not had a problem since. I got the 20 thread stand and it helps to organize like your egg carton. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UQTHUTO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Another saying is "If you wear it, don't tear it" Use cutaway for clothing. For some dense designs I layer tear way then a layer of cutaway no show mesh. For doing designs directly on t-shirts I float rather than stretch in the hoop. Make sure to use a ball point needle for t-shirts or anything that is knit such as baby onesie.

[@dianecole9884]

I've been thinking about getting an embroidery machine . I'm glad I saw you video. was the machine expensive? thank you for the tutorial.

[@laebighouse7660]

Hello thank you for sharing!! quick question if I have my own drawing that i would like to transfer on my fabric, how do I do that? can I just transfer a file from my laptop or I need to pass through a website? You just made me fall in love for this machine!!!! Thank you

[@NormaLTyree]

I think you are inquiring about doing your own digitizing. Am I right? While I am not all that familiar with the Epic, when I purchased my Designer I, my recall is that it came with a digitizing program. After a few years though, it become obsolete and I purchased an more current digitizing program. If you are an artist and can draw beautiful designs, with the programs, you can digitize them yourself. However, there are so many sites online which sell various designs at very reasonable prices, that I decided it was not worth my time to try to digitize my own designs. I found it to be very time consuming.

[@laebighouse7660]

@@NormaLTyree thank you for taking your time to reply and thank you for the info, very helpful

[@johannaholmes9447]

I’m a new embroidery novice too. I bought a Baby Lock Spirit

[@carollawrence4144]

Love my Epic, bought it when it first came out but haven't used it much as there is no support where I live. I'm not interested in upgrading to the Epic 2 but do you know, being an Ambassador for Husqvarna, will we be able to purchase the ribbon unit attachment to fit onto our Epic 1's?

[@lavernecady8832]

Call my store in Kansas 1 913 345 1908 ask for Charlie, the manager. He's off on Wednesdays and closed on Sundays. He'll be glad to answer your questions.

[@michelleford9951]

I love this were did you get the design

[@katerinahikesalot1644]

Hey, thanks for the video. I'm having trouble with the MySewMonitor app - I'm getting phone notifications, but the app itself is not showing the progress or alerting me within the app. Any suggestions?

[@johnnieniunimae3606]

Need answer. With this sewing machine can I transfer any design i want to the machine or every design is only installed in it?

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Johnnie Niunimae you can transfer other designs to the machine. It has two USB ports on it.

[@johnnieniunimae3606]

@@brittanyjjonestv how can I buy one and how much will it cost me with its all accessories? I'm in the Philippines.

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Umm I’m not sure on how to purchase in the Philippians, I’m sorry. You can possible find a seller online on EBay but again I’m not sure.

[@trendykimmy7842]

Hi Brittney I love your machine also🥰 how much thread do you use on a project like the flamingos? Have fun with your machine

[@LouiseBradfordKreations]

Girl you’re going to make me pull out my embroidery machine that I’ve been sitting on. What pattern is your shirt? Is the fabric cotton?

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Pull it out! I'm having so much fun learning embroidery and finding new ways to create! You'll love it! The pattern I used was McCalls 7630 View B and yes the fabric was 100% cotton.

[@lisakraynak2411]

I have tried to embroider but I have been getting nesting in the back. What have I forgotten to do, or what went wrong?

[@tazbop1]

Hi Brittany, Did you use prewound bobbins?

[@brittanyjjonestv]

Katrice Farrar hi! No I did my own! I’ve wound a couple in white and I plan to do some in black just to have ready.

[@genruss8868]

My daughter loves 🦩flamingos 🦩

[@janinebell763]

I have that design the first one and I had it going down a skirt.

[@deborahjones5630]

U r so cool, I love you.

[@IraQNid]

Which software will allow me to convert pictures into embroidery files? I don't want them to upload automatically to their sewing network.

[@chevydude658]

What is a good embroidery thread to buy? Is there a good deal on Amazon that I can trust?

[@williamgould2128]

im trying to embroider a Roman numeral 3 but it keeps coming out sloppy, its an image I found on google its not one I bought online for embroidery because cant find a Roman numeral 3 anywhere online for embroidery. any tips I need help! haha

[@gramps8334]

Where did you get the unicorn embroidery design?

[@busybee9674]

If you use stretchy fabric then float so not to stretch...if you test a design to make sure how it sews then use cotton..so it dosent stretch...floating you will find on you tube

[@thebooda]

Great energy! Just to help your screen credit. Em-BR-oidery not Em-BOR-dery...and Li-BR-ary ..not Li-BARY. Nice demo at the end! Love Elephants. Please don't take offense. The main subject of your video is mispronounced...I'll be back when I get my new machine!

[@misstina7660]

Omg now I have to get an embroidery machine.. ???Are they very expensive ??

[@sewing-Susan]

I would like to see embroidery on me made garments. I have not been able to find anyone on KZbin who does that.

[@caroncrotz9204]

Hi Susan I have started embroidery on clothes immediately after I got my first embroidery machine, is a great idea . I have done t-shirts, skirts, tops, quilts, gowns, dresses, even denims. I am an avid machine embroiderer. Search for Eileen Roche, i know she has books and designs in machine embroidery for clothes. Creative Machine Embroidery magazines as well can guide you. I've enjoyed these books very much. Once you've started, you'll find many other books. Sew Well

[@loiscasey1338]

I find that some embroidery designs I download off of various sites might be too dense or even have a glitch or two. Usually if there is a problem it’s I haven’t picked heavy enough fabric for the design cause it is so dense. Some embroidery software will allow you to change density. But for those dollar or two designs why bother.

[@cactusqltr]

What is the name of that embroidery thread, New ____?

[@marinabarrera3193]

Hi Brittany, I'm Marina Barrera, I would like to buy one machine like this, Where do you bought your machine and how much it is, please, I live in York, Pennsylvania, USA. tHANKS

[@mdlstsjones]

ill be purchasing mine when they call an tell me its in store