Comments on: Editor’s Tip Request! http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/ Embroidery Articles and Embroidery Blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:59:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Linda http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-21829 Linda Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-21829 Make sure my kids are doing their schoolwork, make sure I have my book I'm currently reading (my only time TO read),then hoop my project, plug in machine, select the design and begin. Make sure my kids are doing their schoolwork, make sure I have my book I’m currently reading (my only time TO read),then hoop my project, plug in machine, select the design and begin.

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-21245 Cassandra Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:20:07 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-21245 make sure the embroidery unit is attached and the card it securely in. make sure the embroidery unit is attached and the card it securely in.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-20849 Cathy Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:41:05 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-20849 First thing I do is find my design and set it up in my software. I usually print off two copies of the design one so I can use as a template for placement and the other so I can write down what I did to change the designs including size, width, bold, density sizing, what ever I might have done. this way if I have another project like it I can go back and see what I did lastime. Nest I hoop my fabric usually use sticky stablizer make centering lines on the sticky after I remove the paper. This way its soo much easier to line up my project on my hooped sticky stablizer. I usually iron on a piece of iron on stablizer onto the project so the sticky stablizer is easier to get off especially on towels. After I have the hoop straight and project straight I mark my placement such as on a hand towel which might be 1.5" from the hem I will mark that with a post it note paper the place my printed off designs when I want it to go according to my placement marks. I am lucky enough to have precise placment on my machine so I can get it right on the center of my designs. So far my placement has been right on. I'm still learning but love to share what I have learned. Have a great day! First thing I do is find my design and set it up in my software. I usually print off two copies of the design one so I can use as a template for placement and the other so I can write down what I did to change the designs including size, width, bold, density sizing, what ever I might have done. this way if I have another project like it I can go back and see what I did lastime. Nest I hoop my fabric usually use sticky stablizer make centering lines on the sticky after I remove the paper. This way its soo much easier to line up my project on my hooped sticky stablizer. I usually iron on a piece of iron on stablizer onto the project so the sticky stablizer is easier to get off especially on towels. After I have the hoop straight and project straight I mark my placement such as on a hand towel which might be 1.5″ from the hem I will mark that with a post it note paper the place my printed off designs when I want it to go according to my placement marks. I am lucky enough to have precise placment on my machine so I can get it right on the center of my designs. So far my placement has been right on. I’m still learning but love to share what I have learned.
Have a great day!

]]> By: Emma Miner http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-19501 Emma Miner Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:02:11 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-19501 Since I have a short attendation spand when I get upset, I have problems remembering what I was going to do next, ect. Therefore I make several sticky notes (if I don't get side tracked) and tell my husband what I'm working on so he can help me if needed. I've found him to be of great help when I'm so upset because I realize I do know what to do but have to relearn it. Emma Since I have a short attendation spand when I get upset, I have problems remembering what I was going to do next, ect. Therefore I make several sticky notes (if I don’t get side tracked) and tell my husband what I’m working on so he can help me if needed. I’ve found him to be of great help when I’m so upset because I realize I do know what to do but have to relearn it.
Emma

]]> By: Alice http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-19332 Alice Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-19332 I make sure there is not any candles burning in the main part of the house nor is there food cooking on the stove. I make sure there is not any candles burning in the main part of the house nor is there food cooking on the stove.

]]> By: MizPat http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17625 MizPat Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:57:46 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17625 First thing I do is check my chocolate supply! Nothing gets me through a tough session like chocolate, 'specially in bite sized pieces. Unwrap, pop it into my mouth and, as the chocolate begins to melt, I press the "go" button and watch my embroidery happen, right before my eyes. (If something goes south, another piece of chocolate will call up the problem solving hormones) First thing I do is check my chocolate supply! Nothing gets me through a tough session like chocolate, ‘specially in bite sized pieces. Unwrap, pop it into my mouth and, as the chocolate begins to melt, I press the “go” button and watch my embroidery happen, right before my eyes. (If something goes south, another piece of chocolate will call up the problem solving hormones)

]]> By: Anna http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17588 Anna Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:05:09 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17588 Check my bobbins Check my bobbins

]]> By: Jerry http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17563 Jerry Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:01:50 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17563 Before I sit down at my machine, I make sure every thing in the house is finished so I can concentrate only on my embroidery as I am quite new to this hobby. I have had my machines about 3 years but with sickness in the family I have not had the free time to use them much. Hope to get started real soon. what time I have had recently I have tried to get my embroidery patterns catorized, but that is a slow process. I had all on floppy's in no order whatsoever!!!!!!!!! Before I sit down at my machine, I make sure every thing in the house is finished so I can concentrate only on my embroidery as I am quite new to this hobby. I have had my machines about 3 years but with sickness in the family I have not had the free time to use them much. Hope to get started real soon.
what time I have had recently I have tried to get my embroidery patterns catorized, but that is a slow process. I had all on floppy’s in no order whatsoever!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Beth http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17554 Beth Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:23:56 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17554 First, I line up all the colors of thread that I need in the right order. My husband made me a lovely little board with dowels in a line to hold all the spools for a project. Then I make sure the foot is on tight. The screw that holds it on tends to loosen up and last year when the needle hit the foot, I had a $400.oo repair bill. Neddless to say, I won't let that happen again!!! Happy sewing. First, I line up all the colors of thread that I need in the right order. My husband made me a lovely little board with dowels in a line to hold all the spools for a project. Then I make sure the foot is on tight. The screw that holds it on tends to loosen up and last year when the needle hit the foot, I had a $400.oo repair bill. Neddless to say, I won’t let that happen again!!! Happy sewing.

]]> By: Edna http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17538 Edna Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:34:43 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17538 Hi , the first thing I do before I sit down at my embroidery machine is: 1- Check out some designs in my files on my main computer and see what one I want to do. 2- downlaod the designs to my USB stick. 3- turn on machine and check out the colors needed and Pull out all the threads I'll use. 4- get hoop ready for stitching. 5- And away I go. Hi , the first thing I do before I sit down at my embroidery machine is:
1- Check out some designs in my files on my main computer and see what one I want to do.
2- downlaod the designs to my USB stick.
3- turn on machine and check out the colors needed and Pull out all the threads I’ll use.
4- get hoop ready for stitching.
5- And away I go.

]]> By: rob http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17536 rob Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:10:43 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17536 This is from Margaret - in Oxfordshire,England Re: Before I sit down at my sewing machine I always make sure: a) I've been to the loo - there's nothing worse than just getting 'stuck in' and then having to get up again coz nature has called! b) The machine is plugged in and power switched on at the socket - seems obvious but having worked as a 'help desk' person for computer programmers you'd be amazed how often they thought thier PC was broken when all it needed was the plug putting in! c) Make sure the foot pedal is plugged in and where is should be i.e. not stuck under the edge of my horn cabinet - if it is I will only have to stand up again, move the chair and dig around the floor trying to get it back in it's proper place! (A very undignified position to be found in if someone enters the room unexpectedly!) This is from Margaret – in Oxfordshire,England

Re: Before I sit down at my sewing machine I always make sure:

a) I’ve been to the loo – there’s nothing worse than just getting ‘stuck in’ and then having to get up again coz nature has called!

b) The machine is plugged in and power switched on at the socket – seems obvious but having worked as a ‘help desk’ person for computer programmers you’d be amazed how often they thought thier PC was broken when all it needed was the plug putting in!

c) Make sure the foot pedal is plugged in and where is should be i.e. not stuck under the edge of my horn cabinet – if it is I will only have to stand up again, move the chair and dig around the floor trying to get it back in it’s proper place! (A very undignified position to be found in if someone enters the room unexpectedly!)

]]> By: Jan http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17522 Jan Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:20:09 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17522 First thing I do when I sit down at my embroidery machine is make sure nothing is blocking the path for the carriage. First thing I do when I sit down at my embroidery machine is make sure nothing is blocking the path for the carriage.

]]> By: Anne http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17518 Anne Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:39:33 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17518 Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure: I have a fresh cup of coffee, empty ashtray, pack of cigarettes, lighter, telephone. Then I have the color chart and line all the colors up in sequence...then I am all set to ignore the rest of the world. :) Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure: I have a fresh cup of coffee, empty ashtray, pack of cigarettes, lighter, telephone. Then I have the color chart and line all the colors up in sequence…then I am all set to ignore the rest of the world. :)

]]> By: Denise Gartner http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17509 Denise Gartner Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:45:14 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17509 Using my software on my computer I place the designs on floppies to use in my machine that I will need for my project. Print out the color chart that was provided by the digitzer for the design. Before starting any embroidery project I clean my machine. Making sure the Top and Bobbin thread Tensions are free of lint or thread pieces. Put in a new needle making sure it has the right kind of tip (sharp or ballpoiint) and is the right size for the material or project I am embroidering. Line up the scissors and any other accessories or fabric or stabilizer that I will need. Turn on the machine. Check to make sure the pressure foot is in the up position. Wind enough bobbins if necessary or use pre wounds and place in the machine making sure they are in right and that the thread comes off the bobbin in the right direction. If I wind my own bobbins I set the speed down on my machine to wind the bobbins. Recheck that the pressure foot is in the up position and then thread the first color of top thread making sure it is in the top thread tension right. Line up the other colors I will be using and bobbins if using colored thread in the bobbins for the embroidery. Place the embroidery unit on my machine and turn on the machine and let it calibrate & warm up for a few minutes before placing the floopy with my desins on it in the machine. While the machine warms up I hoop my fabric or stabilizer or both. Put the floppy in and bring up the design that I need on the machine screen. Check on screen if the machine tells me I am usiong the right hoop size or choose another size if the machine allows it and that is what I have on the machine. Check the number of colors that the machine tells me are in the design and check that against the print out of the colors chart for the design I have made. Check the position on screen of the design and make any adjustments necessary. If everything looks good I select a speed that I want to embroider at and start the embroidery process by first basting around the embroidery area with a basting stitch that is a feature on my machine. Then I start the design. Using my software on my computer I place the designs on floppies to use in my machine that I will need for my project.

Print out the color chart that was provided by the digitzer for the design.

Before starting any embroidery project I clean my machine. Making sure the Top and Bobbin thread Tensions are free of lint or thread pieces.

Put in a new needle making sure it has the right kind of tip (sharp or ballpoiint) and is the right size for the material or project I am embroidering.

Line up the scissors and any other accessories or fabric or stabilizer that I will need.

Turn on the machine.

Check to make sure the pressure foot is in the up position.

Wind enough bobbins if necessary or use pre wounds and place in the machine making sure they are in right and that the thread comes off the bobbin in the right direction. If I wind my own bobbins I set the speed down on my machine to wind the bobbins.

Recheck that the pressure foot is in the up position and then thread the first color of top thread making sure it is in the top thread tension right.

Line up the other colors I will be using and bobbins if using colored thread in the bobbins for the embroidery.

Place the embroidery unit on my machine and turn on the machine and let it calibrate & warm up for a few minutes before placing the floopy with my desins on it in the machine.

While the machine warms up I hoop my fabric or stabilizer or both.

Put the floppy in and bring up the design that I need on the machine screen.

Check on screen if the machine tells me I am usiong the right hoop size or choose another size if the machine allows it and that is what I have on the machine.

Check the number of colors that the machine tells me are in the design and check that against the print out of the colors chart for the design I have made.

Check the position on screen of the design and make any adjustments necessary.

If everything looks good I select a speed that I want to embroider at and start the embroidery process by first basting around the embroidery area with a basting stitch that is a feature on my machine. Then I start the design.

]]> By: Grandma Shari http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17498 Grandma Shari Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:24:05 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17498 I sit down, then go let the dog out, then go answer the phone, then let the dog back in, search for the right stabilizer, look for new needles, make sure no kids are around when my language gets into the sailor mode.... then, if all is ok, I turn on the machine! I sit down, then go let the dog out, then go answer the phone, then let the dog back in, search for the right stabilizer, look for new needles, make sure no kids are around when my language gets into the sailor mode…. then, if all is ok, I turn on the machine!

]]> By: debbie http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17494 debbie Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17494 First thing I do before I sit down at my embroidery machine is, to make sure it is plugged in! I unplug during storms or if not sewing for a few days. Learn quickly machine will not turn on if not plugged in!!! Guess I shouldn't tell the embroidery world how goofy I sew be! First thing I do before I sit down at my embroidery machine is, to make sure it is plugged in!

I unplug during storms or if not sewing for a few days. Learn quickly machine will not turn on if not plugged in!!!

Guess I shouldn’t tell the embroidery world how goofy I sew be!

]]> By: Joy http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17477 Joy Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:19:01 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17477 I make sure I have all of my items for my project is all around me so I don't have to keep jumpin up and down to get it. And of course my glass of tea to sip on while working. I make sure I have all of my items for my project is all around me so I don’t have to keep jumpin up and down to get it. And of course my glass of tea to sip on while working.

]]> By: Teresa Lauver http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17473 Teresa Lauver Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:03:58 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17473 Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure: I have made a trip to the bathroom, grabbed a cup of coffee, and a granola bar. Then I am ready to go. Why would I want to get right back up for necessities? Oh, yeah I have a big bowl of kisses and peanut butter cups hidden in one of my thread drawers......more for me if I don't have to share. I might be there for quite some time and who needs interruptions? …………..Except to run to the bathroom and get another cup of coffee and race to get back before the thread change beeps. Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure: I have made a trip to the bathroom, grabbed a cup of coffee, and a granola bar. Then I am ready to go. Why would I want to get right back up for necessities? Oh, yeah I have a big bowl of kisses and peanut butter cups hidden in one of my thread drawers……more for me if I don’t have to share. I might be there for quite some time and who needs interruptions? …………..Except to run to the bathroom and get another cup of coffee and race to get back before the thread change beeps.

]]> By: Debbie Vechter http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17461 Debbie Vechter Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:38:07 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17461 Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure that my work area is tidy and free of scraps, cones of thread from the previous project and gives me lots of room for my new project. Then I hoop the fabric for the new project at hand and line up all the cones of thread for the new project. Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure that my work area is tidy and free of scraps, cones of thread from the previous project and gives me lots of room for my new project. Then I hoop the fabric for the new project at hand and line up all the cones of thread for the new project.

]]> By: Marnie Champion http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17453 Marnie Champion Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:05:50 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17453 I have a fresh coffee and have emptied out the last one! Then a quick dust out of the bobbin case and maybe a small drop of oil into the wick. Next I check I have a full bobbin -or full enough for the project, and in either light, dark or matching colour if it's a lace project. I have a fresh coffee and have emptied out the last one! Then a quick dust out of the bobbin case and maybe a small drop of oil into the wick. Next I check I have a full bobbin -or full enough for the project, and in either light, dark or matching colour if it’s a lace project.

]]> By: Lisa B. http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17452 Lisa B. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17452 Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure: That there are no thunderstorms in my area. Do you know how often we lose power during rain here in Florida?!? LOL Before I sit down at my embroidery machine, I always make sure:

That there are no thunderstorms in my area.
Do you know how often we lose power during rain here in Florida?!? LOL

]]> By: Noretta Kelly http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/editors-tip-request/#comment-17450 Noretta Kelly Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:40:28 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1312#comment-17450 ---, I make sure the kittens are out of the room and the cell phone is in the room. —, I make sure the kittens are out of the room and the cell phone is in the room.

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