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How do I do embroidery with a sewing machine? Is it possible?

November 11th, 2012 7 comments

I have a ton of excess denim from making a purse out of my friends never woren jeans she got rid of. Now I decided to make a bracelet with embroidery… how do I do it with a sewing machine? Also, have any other ideas on what to do with the scraps?

Sure, you can do free-motion embroidery with any machine. You need to drop the feed dogs or cover them in order to do it, but that’s easily accomplished. Best beginning book I know of is Robbie and Tony Fanning’s Complete Book of Machine Embroidery — you’ll probably have to get it from your library, as I believe it’s now out of print. Want to knock your socks off? Check to see if your library has a copy of Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery — everything in the book was done on a straight stitch treadle machine, and it’s gorgeous.

Here’s a professional free-motion embroiderer at work:
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/tvt032.asp

Disguise Sassy Pink Minnie Mouse 7737052

September 7th, 2011 No comments

http://www.zappos.com/7737052
Product Description:
# Show off your sweet side this Halloween.
# Costume includes: dress with detachable tail, ruffled petticoat, character headpiece, glovettes and knee highs.
# All characters and likenesses are © Disney.
# Fabulous Flirts and logo design are trademarks of Jakks Pacific, Inc.
# Dress body: 90% polyester, 10% spandex.
# Detachable tail: 100% polyester.
# Petticoat body: 100% olefin.
# Decoration base fabric: 96% polyester, 4% other fabric.
# Embroidery: 100% polyester.
# Gloves: 100% polyester.
# Stockings: 97% nylon, 3% spandex.
# Hand wash in cold water and line dry.
# Product measurements were taken using size S (Women’s 4-6). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
# If you’re not fully satisfied with your purchase, you are welcome to return any unworn and unwashed items with tags intact and original packaging included.

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