Hand embroidery is very time consuming so embroidery machines are designed to reduce human effort. Machine embroidery designs are equally beautiful and outstanding. But before getting involved with machine embroidery, it is important to select a good quality embroidery machine. These days so many types of embroidery machines are available but the most common one's need manual operation. First identify the embroidery machine according to your need :
Machine only for embroidery : This machine is only meant for working embroidery but sewing machines can also be employed with it for creating incomplex designs on current items. This type of embroidery machine is portable and most suitable for people who have a passion for embroidery and take it as an hobby.
Combination embroidery machine : This type of embroidery machine is recommendable for tailors and sewers who want to try a hand on embroidery too. This equipment is a combination of sewing and embroidery features.
Commercial embroidery machine : It has numerous needles which allows the employment of several color threads before beginning with the work. It best suited for commercial and heavy use, because it saves a lot time.
What to look for in a embroidery machine - Features
- Mirror-image capability : Allows similarity and maintains equilibrium in the pattern creating method.
- Cut away Backing : Facilitates chopping the leftover with scissors.
- Tear away Backing : Once the fabric has been embroidered, this feature makes it possible to tear away the extra part.
- Automatic needle threaders : It automatically threads the needle.
- Bobbin : Bobbin is known as the spool that grips the thread. The stitches underneath the garment are worked with this.
- Presser foot : Presses foot is used for maintaining the stability of the fabric.
- Hoop : An embroidery hoop also helps in keeping the fabric taut.
- Embroidery scanner : As the name suggests, it scans the design and transforms it into stitches.
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