Machine Embroidery Basics 101 for BEGINNERS

[@samesta5695]

I am a Jack of all trades, master of none youtube junkie and this is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you!!

[@myronmitchell1791]

lol thats funny

[@TheBarefootGarden]

The rest of that quote is "but still better than a master of one." Don't be so hard on yourself! 😁

[@KristianaW]

Haha I’m exactly the same 🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@denisedavies3575]

I want to s start embroidering greeting cards but wondered if you could use so bought cards to embellish using my machine. Does anyone have any suggestion or videos to point me to please for inspiration?

[@itsRozeyBoo]

this is the definition of me

[@Givemeabreak123]

I am a hobby quilter/sewer mostly self taught. And had never considered doing my own embroidery but after watching your video I am very interested! You are clear and thoughtful of newbies. Thanks!

[@janienreeves2813]

Thank you so much for filling in the missing instructions for newbies. Thanks for letting us know it was truly a beginners video!!

[@NELLTATE1]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was so lost, even reading my manual. You are a great teacher!!!

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

I have been sewing since I was a child, but I haven't really done much embroidered work. I like videos that are honest about what you really need for the project. Thank you.

[@sandiholmes3104]

Just an FYI. If you want to you can also use plastic wrap instead if water soluble stabilizer and or freezer paper instead of tear away for practice embroidery. This saves you on using up your good stabilizers

[@nanping5428]

does it work as good tho?

[@BankruptMonkey]

Both can gum up your machine over time though, it will make your machine need servicing much more often. If you don't want to use stabilizer, a rag in a similar material with the same laundering needs works for back stabilizer.

[@marilynmartin3901]

Hi, just saw this video. I have been sewing for more years than I care to mention. I’m a new grandma and I want to learn to do embroidery. I have been online searching for videos because I would be considered a beginner. This video is the most in-depth video I have ever seen. After watching your video, I’m no longer afraid to try embroidery. Thank you.

[@Personalleigh]

This was by far the most comprehensive tutorial, especially for someone that has been apprehensive abt using my machine 🎉 THANK YOU!!

[@carolemccarthy7728]

Thank you so much, it's my very first time and I watched this after I started. You answered all my problems....

[@losxlakers]

Finally! A proper tutorial. I’m such a novice the only thing I can say this video is missing is how to setup the string. I don’t know where to put it or how to route it. Great tutorial! Like you said, I never saw one this thorough, and they all assumed people knew a lot of the basics.

[@traceybartlam7737]

It’s thread not string! She explained at the beginning about not showing things that were individual to machines because they vary. Your machine will maybe have numbers (most do) so just follow them but it’ll be in the instructions clearly showing that. If you’ve lost them you should be able to find online somewhere

[@lynnconroy8]

Listen up everyone! There are some very good tips in this video. Priceless.

[@lisanewman8287]

Nancy, I cannot say thank you enough for this in-depth tutorial. You are so right that there are many things assumed that beginner embroiders are supposed to know. Thank you for thinking of us and filling in the areas with your knowledge.

[@daynamellberg895]

2 years later and I am saying the same thing Thanks you for making this!

[@lauraruthruff4741]

I'm just starting to do embroidery. I've watched many tutorials. This is the most useful and informative tutorial I've seen. I'm saving it!! Thank you!!

[@madelaine3209]

Superb lessons! Thank you!!!!! So many other videos the ladies just want to show themselves but your video shows the machine and the actual teaching. You show the machine, the hoop etc. Etc. All others do nothing but face the camera so they can later see themselves. Thank you. I have learned so much from you.

[@saramedina8396]

Thank you for the simplicity of your video and assuming we didn’t know anything. I was gifted a embroidery machine and didn’t have a clue how to begin. THANK YOU!!!!

[@popvision8857]

i wanted to run when i saw 41 minutes, but... WONDERFUL video: your real-life experience, the info shared (and the amount of it), the pace. thanks so much for sharing.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Nothing to panic about. There is a window and a busy road in front of me. It was a car going by lol

[@kitzandkabootles]

Finally someone that can teach properly!!!!! Thank you so much.

[@nimlasingh2952]

Hi, I’m From UK, it’s 1.25am in the morning, I just by chance found your website, truly thankful, this is the best ever video. So clearly explained. Great tips with stabilisers. I have a Brother Innovis 4000D embroirdery machine. I am a beginner. I shall definitely follow your website and videos . Once again a BIG 🙏, for a brilliant video , God bless you

[@susanshaffer7473]

Thank you for this tutorial! I don’t know about the Janome embroidery machines, I do have a Janome sewing machine, but my embroidery machine and my overlock are both Brother, and Oh Brother! I can tell you that their instruction manuals are not made for novices like me, for both of my brother machines I had to look for info on the internet. I thank you for your very helpful videos! I couldn’t do it without you!

[@traceybartlam7737]

Brother machines are well known for being user friendly! It’s why love mine. I think they’re much better to work out than some others.

[@jessicafarias7470]

Just watched your beginners video. I just got my 1st embroidery machine. Brother SE700. Now I wish I would have gotten a 5x7 hoop. But I am just a beginner. Still have alot to learn. But your video has helped me understand what basics I need.

[@user-qd5tq1ck4w]

I am brand-new to embroidery. Just like you say in your video, and like many people have commented below, I have watched many many videos, but most of the time I would finish them with the questions. Your video answered those questions. Thank you! You have been a big help to me. Your content flowed so smoothly. You do a fantastic job of explaining things in a clear manner. Very well done!

[@pjacksreads536]

Thank you I bought my embroidery machine a few months ago. I Iove it but I’m afraid and overwhelmed to get started. This is very helpful

[@stephanieweber9619]

This is exactly what I needed!!! It was all so confusing but now I feel like I can step back and look again.

[@darlamayberry5000]

Thank you for remembering what it was like to be a "beginner"!

[@lindacain2240]

I've been doing machine embroidery for abouut 4 years, and learned more here than I've learned in the past 4 years! For the water soluable stabilizer I sometimes baste it in place.

[@MichelleClark-i4x]

Thank you for this video!!! I was given a machine, and this is the most helpful video I have found to get me started in the right direction with machine embroidery.

[@maureenteoh2741]

I am so thankful I found this video . I have a new embroidery sewing machine and I started learning how to use it and then the pandemic struck . I am very comfortable with the machine for sewi and quilting but not the embroidery feature . After watching this video I know I can give it a try with a lot more knowledge and a little less fear .

[@eileenthomson2765]

This is the best tutorial on basic machine embroidery that I have seen- and I have watched many. Ones that rushed through the description making it very difficult to follow and understand despite pausing and playing - and those that went too slow for me providing, what I thought, was unnecessary information and detail; because I presume, maybe wrongly, that if you are at a sewing level to consider machine embroidery there are details that can be skipped or at least skipped over. I also found the best machine, for me, to purchase through this tutorial. Excellent and thank you.

[@DevotiontoWaheguru-ce4vj]

Thank you so much. I have not done any embroidery. This video is so very informative and you explained everything in detail. Very much appreciated. ❤️

[@charlenelabelle2425]

Your 500e came with software you can combine patterns. Load it onto a computer, once. Put the pattern(s) you want into the program then move to your machine. My MC9500 & MC9700 (both are combo machines) allow me to combine patterns right on the machine itself. But with the 500e, if I wish to add text or another pattern, I do the manipulation on my computer using the software supplied by Janome for my machine, write to the memory stick and stitch away. This was a great video. I love my 500e. I frequently use a larger "frame" (HOOP) and fill it up. Lately its Free Standing Lace and using the software that came with the 500e, I can layout with 6 flags, or 12 earrings in one hooping. BTW, I LOVED 505. Yet, I no longer use 505. After trying the basting spray that comes in a purple aerosol can that is water clean up. Why? I found is easier to clean up than 505. And no staining. My MC9500 was the latest model when I started doing machine embroidery.. I have been doing this for over a decade. Again, great video!

[@lauramccarthy1807]

I’d like to create my own designs to embroidered - so I’d just do this on the software that comes with the machine?

[@bbrown8353]

I've had my embroidery machine for 3 years now and have done very little with it. This tutorial may be a game changer! My G-Daughter just went off to college and I see some make up towels in her future, I think it will give me a good start. Thank you!!!

[@rowenapalmer4181]

I found this very helpfull bought my brother on impulse from create and craft 2 years ago Wish i had done more research only have 5 x 6.5 frame I learn much better from watching rather then reading will use the embroidery sheet to centalise my work rather then gusses work.Thank you

[@kookiezinski7969]

I think you just saved the life of many, many future projects. Thank you!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

lol... so glad to be saving lives :)

[@louisejacob6279]

I have been embroidering for years and never thought about the binder clip for the hoop. Thanks so much for the tip. I will be using it from now on!

[@dianec1712]

Ty. I’m thinking of buying a embroidery machine you were very helpful. Now I can do my research on what machine that’s in my budget.

[@Y0deler]

Do you have a video (yet) on when you don't need the backing material, or when to use different types? Great video BTW!

[@thememers_dude]

If you gonna stitch in the middle you dont have to mark anything just put your design in the middle and the machine knows what hoop it in and go straight to the centre, that at least the case of my brother, one other trick you can put light tape that is made of paper over your fabric and put your points znd lignes adjust the machine remove the tape and thats it thanx for the video a big like

[@amymazzella5031]

Thanks so much! Having just purchased an embroidery machine, I appreciate you sharing your lessons learned.

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a quilter not a embosser but have been pondering getting a embossing machine for months. This video has helped me realize it’s not difficult and to just do it 😊thank you for all the wonderful information and simple instructions

[@mzladiekat507]

Just got a brother 625 and I'm so glad to find this video. All the others did not explain as clearly and thoroughly. So appreciative of you for doing this. Thank you You are Awesome!!!!

[@JANJOHNSON59]

You are just amazing. I’ve had my Husqvarna Jade 35 for 18 months and never had the nerve to try it!

[@geribug]

This was a very informative video which covered a few things I didn't know. I will enjoy my embroidery better and will watch more youtube's. I want to embroidery the back of our lawn chairs and now I realize how i can do it. I have a 9500 Janome.

[@lindapucillo3493]

Thanks so much for a very comprehensive tutorial on how to begin machine embroidery. I bought my machine a little over 18 months ago, and the learning curve has been pretty steep. Although I did get 2 lessons on how to use the machine, which was extremely helpful, it was not as organized as your video. I still have trouble hooping baby shirts, onesies, towels so usually for these items I float them. I plan on using tear away stabilizer on the next towel I make as you advised. I just finished a towel with appliqué and embroidery, and the design is very stiff, even though I used a soft cut away. I wanted to use the towel for drying hands, but it is so stiff, it will have to be decorative only. I bought Embrilliance Essentials to use, and it has been great. It is doing everything I need it to do right now. As you know, you can add on the other parts if you want to do more complicated things. The price was affordable, and there are many online tutorials to explain how to use it. I still have problems getting my designs from Embrilliance to my machine, using a flash drive. I have gone through two flash drives already, and am having problems with the third one. I don’t know what I am doing to cause the drives to stop working. If you have any advice, please let me know. Again, thanks so much for such a great video. BTW, I bought a Baby Lock Spirit. It is an embroidery only machine. It has been fabulous and comes with a very comprehensive, easy to read and understand manual. I may have to get a different machine, as the largest size hoop is 7 x 12. But it meets my needs now,,and the cost was affordable.

[@deniseworsham8559]

I think I found a good tutorial that will save me time and money, as a beginner. Thanks for adding the additional info based on your experience. Especially the types of stabilizers and files.

[@magnoliap]

This tutorial is amazingly helpful! THANKYOU ! I bought Janome MC 9850 from Costco, they had bigger hoop.. And it has beem sitting therefor 2 years..I have been so hesitated to learn how to embroid until watching your tutorial..

[@ronaynorwood9463]

Thank you I received my earlier Christmas gift Brother Embroidery Machine …Thanks to my older Brother 🥰 I will order some of your suggestions products and I love how you given details information which is mostly often over look yet important… I’m now A happy Subscriber … Happy Holidays 🎄🧑🏾‍🎄

[@barbaranossaman5391]

Thank you! I need the tips on finding the center and the section on using office clips was super helpful as was the info on air tracing . Hope to hear more from you.

[@luciagonzalez5718]

Thank you for your video. Im very very new to embroidery and i am struggling with placement and found your video so helpful.

[@doristhompson3927]

Lorrie, this video is my first exposure to machine embroidery and you did a fabulous job of introducing this new world to me. Thank YOU so much for taking the time to create such an easy to understand presentation of machine embroidery! Kindest Regards, Doris!😊

[@JenniferMendes-m5f]

Not sure what happened to my other comment but to sum it up thank you for speaking to me on my level. I will definitely move forward and get started practicing on my make up towels. I’ll tune in again.

[@barbaramenz208]

Such a good tutorial I have a brother machine never had any help with the knowledge with basics please have more of these she is such a good teacher

[@sandrarousseau8346]

i am new to embroidery, i am so thankful for the information for beginners

[@joycehoerz7063]

You can also use painters tape to tape down the water soluble instead of pins, where sometimes you need to tape to the hoop.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I don’t have good luck with tape on towels. It always snags the towel when I take it off

[@NorthwestNana]

I've had so many problems dealing with the hoop. This has greatly helped me.

[@marielayne888]

Thank you this tutorial was soooo helpful as i have just got my first embroidery machine and don't know anything about embroidery thank you again

[@lararead9252]

Thank you!! I just got a machine and I’m so overwhelmed. This helps!!

[@ouidaheath6817]

Thanks so much for this video. I have had my machine for almost a year and I have only used it for sewing. Your tutorial has made me eager to get started. Thanks

[@alfredathomson9663]

Thank you so much for your excellent tutorial, I have a embroidery machine for three years that my husband bought me and I’m so intimidated by it I haven’t even plugged it in yet. After watching you I’m excited now to give it a try. Thank you again 😊

[@prerecordedresponse9884]

I bought my Brother LB5000S for around $600 with the hopes of being able to easily make patches. When I found out that brothers software costs $1000, on sale mind you, I nearly pulled my hair out. Nobody tells you this when you're researching! Thank you for putting this video out there for others. I ended up buying into the Embird software to learn digitizing myself, but man, that's a taller mountain than I thought I was gonna have to climb. It's worth it once you find the software that works for you. Good luck out there!

[@MMS503]

Thanks a lot, I wasn’t sure from where I can start and you helped me a lot

[@PinchingPesos]

This is a fabulous video. You speak my video language! Not a bunch of fluff or time wasting, solid info, and to the point. Thank you for helping me get past my analysis paralysis and move forward in using my machine.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you're going to give your machine a workout! :)

[@BobbieBTexas]

Just bought brother pe800 and I really appreciate you showing this. I’m unboxing it tomorrow.

[@janisenor9346]

Great video and beginner instructions. I made my first “Makeup” towel!!!

[@krackerjack57]

Just ordinary thread? You make it look so easy. I just bought an embroidery/sewing machine that is a Brother.

[@thesewingbratt966]

Oh thank God!!! I am hooping my 1st project today! Didn't have any instructions! You just saved me.. Thank you😊😊

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

I like to use masking or painters tape to secure my project down. Also it’s been recommended tome to use a lighter weight thread in the bobbin, creating less bulk in the design. Its sold in many stores specifically for embroidery machines. Thanks for listing supplies.

[@MsDjvinson]

I appreciate your videos so much I am brand new to embroidery. I bought a Janome 14000 memory craft

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

That looks like a great machine. I have an old Janome Memory craft 3000 and a 40 year old Kenmore. And a serger because I mostly make clothes, but would love to add some embroidery to the mix. Your videos are really good.

[@cherilynblake8384]

don't have a machine yet, just looking into info for embroidery before I make the plunge and this was very informative!! thank you so much!

[@JMariePoetryMusic]

This was literally what I needed!!!!!! Thank you so much! I did what most wouldn't, invest in a multi-needle SWF having never embroidered😫BUT I know technology very well so I trusted KZbin creators like yourself, to give me the other aspects of it. You've given me such a confidence! I'm a graphic designer too - so excited to start embroidering literally everything 😂this will be for my business too.

[@lw984]

Thank you! I am looking at the Janome 550E. Great tips!

[@stacyjones200]

This is a very much needed and valuable tutorial for beginners. Thanks so much.

[@maribethstrand2341]

Thanks for a great beginner video- I just purchased an embroidery machine and a beginner

[@ettenaejodeveca6707]

You are so helpful, thank you so much! I'm launching a small biz on 10/1 and I'm already considering embroidery projects. I don't have a machine and the only knowledge I have is what you just shared.

[@charlotteclaypoole3922]

love this help, I been embroidery for a while . The clips !!!! oh wish I knew that a year ago. I have someclips never thouught of them.Thanks,

[@annap.8709]

I want to try make personalised clothes and so far I find embroidery the most elegant way to do it😍

[@KrisD1313]

Like the tips. I just wish that when I bought my first and only machine, I had known how important and handy the center feature was. And FYI : “taunt” is a remark made in order to anger, wound or provoke someone. You are looking to describe the drum-like sound as “taut”.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

lol yes the grammar police have already been here. Most embroidery machines have a center feature. In fact I don’t know of any that don’t

[@reginaevans1347]

Thank you for the information. I don’t have a machine but considering purchasing one and have absolutely no knowledge about embroidery. 😊

[@nikkiisblessed]

Thank you for posting this. I have a 350e and it has intimidated me. Please don’t stop posting more embroidery ideas. I love your videos and have followed you because of Cricut videos.

[@njame2137]

I have the Janome 550e love it and Quilt my quilts on it too. Edge to edge quilting is amazing. Watched this for a refresher - very helpful and I’ve not done towels yet. Thx

[@kimdagenais8274]

awesome video. Glad I found your channel. I am new and we use the same machine...which helps. I will be watching more of your videos

[@donnawilkinson5536]

I was intimidated to even open the embroidery arm of my machine until I caught your video. Thank you! No, I’m going to give it a try. I have a Janome 14000.

[@2nywa2]

I just got my first embroidery machine today (Brother NQ1400E - pre-owned). I didn't know where to start! Your video helped me so much! I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with embroidery :-)

[@annarmstrong7157]

I use blue painters tape to “pin” the topper down. It beats hitting a pin with a needle during a embroidery design

[@dawnmariekendall4926]

Thank you so so much, I have this exact same machine as a Christmas gift, and you have made it look so easy

[@helenparker1870]

I created cross hair designs and maximum hoop outlines for all my hoops. I stitch these out on the stabiliser without thread in the needle when floating fabric in the hoop. This gives you the centre point and ‘ grain lines’ to help you line up the fabric. Agree on hoop sizes, not sure I want the maximum hoop sizes that are 14” square as if the hoop gets too large it is hard to keep the fabric taught, which affects design registration. If the machine has the hoop size you want there is no need to go for all the bells and whistles, spend the extra money on software. Most software exports designs for most machines, so you do not have to buy software from the same company. If you want to create designs from scratch make sure it can use vector (svg) files, and will digitise at actual size and does not automatically shrink it to fit a hoop.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing

[@barbaraking6431]

Thanks for this amazing video! As others have said. I have yet to try my new embroidery machine. I feel more confident now.

[@carolyngeffs7951]

Thank you so much. I'm just starting and I learned a lot of basics.

[@sandyp2485]

Great tutorial. I've had an embroidery machine for a while but really just getting back into it now that I'm retired. This was a great refresher since there were a few things I've forgotten. Thank you!

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Me also 👍🧵

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Thank you so much for this video. You did a marvelous job covering the basics that so many people assume you know. This was very helpful and now I think I'm ready to pick up A FEW SUPPLIES, and get started decorating some scrap fabric.😊

[@jandegarmo1802]

I have embrillance and would love to see video's on learning how to use the Emibrillance software. I bought the the Brother pe800 embroidery machine and learning. I also took a sewing class and received a brother's sewing machine. Love your video's.

[@susanking3991]

Yes, please do a video on Embrillance. I have a Brother SE 1900. New to all of this. Thanks!

[@mariamosquera3359]

Thank you so much . This is amazing ! I bought an embroidery machine and I haven’t taken it from the box yet as I had no idea what to do. You are right the information booklet on these machine don’t help at all but you made it very clear and easy . Thank you so much 😊 🇦🇺

[@Southerngirl7305]

Thank you so much you are awesome I have a Jamone 9700 embroidery machine and have never embroided anything so this is a life changer.

[@teresastoate602]

I just watched this video I think it's one of the best very clear on what to do thanks Teresa 😊 👍

[@donnaatiu]

Thank you! I bought the 500e also 8 months ago and have no clue how to use this machine. This what no one tells you for a newbie!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

I have a video coming out next Wednesday with the 500e😉

[@annhigginbotham281]

Thank you so much for this information. I have had a machine I got from my mother, she passed away before she could show me how to do anything on it. I feel more positive trying now. I'll let you know. Again thanks.

[@mzportis1]

Just got my brother SE1900 thank you so much very helpful just right and straight to the point!!!!

[@brendaleo1908]

I use a little temp spray on water soluble to avoid pins getting caught just a tip

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Hmmm never tried that. Good to know.

[@mariannewilliams138]

Im totally a new embroidery machine owner , I have the nq1600e brother , it only came with a 6 x 10 hoop but that's ok , your video was so helpful thank you

[@elizabethhereford8319]

Thank you so much for detailed information on starting 😊. I'm intrigued now and not so overwhelmed.

[@lynnewatson318]

Thank you for your video. I purchased an S9 a month ago and had no idea where to start with the embroidery function!