Embroidery
Tips
Bobbin Tips
• Clean the bobbin area with an electric
razor brush.
• Test tension with a full bobbin; a halfused bobbin can be flatter which can
decrease the tension.
• Clip the bobbin thread’s tail to three
inches so it doesn’t get wrapped around
the hook shaft.
• Check for debris on the leaf-adjustment
spring on the bobbin if your tension
goes out or bobbin threads show on the
surface of the embroidery. Debris will
open the space which removes tension
from the bobbin thread, compromising
your stitching. Use a thin piece of plastic
to clean between the leaf adjustment
spring and the bobbin case.
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Needle Tips
• Swab needles with a bit of silicone to
prevent adhesives from sticking to them.
• The size of the needle is dictated by the
thread.
• The eye of the needle is dictated by the
thread.
• The point of the needle is dictated by the
fabric.
• Damaged needles are often the cause of
ragged edges and holes in the corners or
in tight corners.
• Use small needles when stitching small
letters and details.
Backing Tips
• lide some waxed paper under the hoop
when stitching though heavy fabrics or
those backed with vinyl or rubber. The
wax coating this creates on the needle
will keep build-up from fouling the
needle and help the needle pass through
the fabric more easily.
• Adhere the backing to fleece or knit
before hooping. This lessens any
movement between the backing and
fabric and results in crisper embroidery.