In this article learn about great magazines, books, and resources to keep up with the latest trends in fashion and embroidery machine design.
Find out which instructional content is the best for you to learn how to use your machine and to succeed even as a beginner.
Creative inspiration is a big part of the process when it comes to designing with the embroidery machine. Rather than embarking on a journey to learn about all the different machines out there, many crafters and hobbyists have an idea, or a general vague impression, of a finished product that they would like. The machine, tools and other supplies are then acquired to make that vision a reality. Ultimately having a clear idea of what the finished product should look like and the advantages that specific machinery and tools can provide are what the main goals of the quest are so to speak.
Creative Machine Embroidery is a great magazine series published once every other month with the latest in design trends, applications, DIY projects and suggestions for enthusiasts. They have an active community on their website with downloads ideas and clippings from recent issues. To view this on the regular consider a subscription, or if your local library has access to the online collection Libby a number of issues can be accessed for free through the mobile app display.
Stitch with One Line: 33 Easy-to-Embroider Minimalist Designs is a great book very recently published that can offer a lot to beginner and hobbyists with the embroidery machine. Once you have the basics down this book offers a significant advantage to design that can be applied to a variety of household wares and fabrics. It includes multiple examples that can improve your confidence and are easy to implement regardless of the machine that you have. The author carefully visualizes how these minimalist patterns can be applied to different thematic concepts and finished products making them both useful and easy to apply.
On the more artsy side is this beautiful collection of paintings from Alison Holt. It focuses on natural elements depicted through threads and imagines landscapes, thematic scenes and individual floral elements through embroidery. This is a true crossover and culmination of what artistic vision can make when moving from photographs to true artistic renditions.
There are a lot of good courses out there when you are getting started with Embroidery Machines. However it can be a bit overwhelming if you are unclear, or unaware of the world of details and specificity associated with each type of machine, fabric and other supplies. If your library has access to Craftsy this is a fantastic resource for learning about different embroidery tools, machine basics, and getting acquainted with the multitude of options that are available for your project. One of the most outstanding options on this platform is The Machine Embroidery Show.
Hosted by Sara Gallegos, this is one of the best beginner friendly series shot with even the most early embroidery enthusiast in mind. Sara does an excellent job of explaining different themes, tricks, and tips to make sure your embroidery machine is working in top shape and can produce quality results on a variety of fabrics. The seasons are short — just about 3-4 hours long with bite size information that is easy to understand and practice along with.
These are just some of the great resources out there to help with getting you familiarized on the embroidery machine. Once you have the hang of selecting the right supplies and are confident with hooping, design functions and settings on your machine its time to get creative! Learn more about stabilizers and other beginner tips on the blog to keep your journey going smooth!
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