The digitised program controls every action of the embroidery machine, including thread changes, trims, and other functions. Cut-away is available in light, medium, and heavy weights and needs to be trimmed with scissors after embroidery.ĭigitise – Converting artwork into a computerised embroidery file, with each element of the design programmed as a specific stitch type. Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs – Aztec Style Chenille Cushion (4×4 5×5 6×6 7×7 8×8)Ĭut-away – Stabiliser (backing) used behind the fabric being embroidered to prevent shifting and pulling. Created by a chainstitch machine that has been adjusted to form this stitch type. Uses heavy yarns of wool, cotton or acrylic. See tension.Ĭhenille – Form of embroidery in which a loop (moss) stitch is formed on the topside of the fabric. Therefore, the bobbin thread is tight enough to consistently hold the needle thread down on the underneath side of the embroidered item.
SWEET PEA EMBROIDERY MANUAL
As there are different weights of bobbin thread, please check your manual to see which weights are recommended for your machine.īobbin Case – This case holds the bobbin in place in the machine and applies tension to the thread.īobbin Tension – Bobbin thread tension should be set so very little thread is consumed in each stitch. You can also wind your own bobbin for your embroidery machine. These are used on lockstitch machines and usually come pre-wound from the manufacturers. Bird nesting can cause thread breaks and sewing problems and often results from thread tensions being too loose, the machine not being threaded correctly, or the bobbin case not being inserted properly.īobbin – In is a small spool wound with the thread. Sulky of America – Backing or Stabilisersīird Nesting – That awful bunching of thread between the fabric stitched and the needle plate. Different varieties of backing are available, including cut-away, tear-away, and wash-away in various weights. This is placed underneath of the embroidered design. From the sparkle of glitter to smooth and shiny leather, appliqué elevates a design’s while decreasing the overall stitch count.īacking – (Also known as Stabiliser) The material used for support and to keep the project secure. Appliqué adds dimension and can include a variety of textures. The embroidery design is usually cut from the fabric and stitched onto the completed product. Here is a list of terms we see and use regularly.Īppliqué – This technique involves trimming or decorating cut from one piece of fabric and then stitching it onto another.
Especially when all you see is embroidery terms that don’t really make sense yet. When you first get into machine embroidery, wrapping your head around everything can get a little bit confusing at times.