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Module 1
The Core Basics
Total duration 15 mins
Section 01
Getting To Know Your Machine
Duration 15 mins
First up, we learn all about your machine and what it's capable of. Time to dust of your machines manual!! We'll use this along with the included print out and some guidance from me to find out all of the information needed to make your embroidery journey as smooth as possible.
Section 03
Stabilisers
Duration 26 mins
One of the most confusing machine embroidery topics and the one I get asked about most often - stabilisers! In this section we dive into the world of stabilisers and look at many different types and why there are so many!! Won't just one stabiliser do? In a word - no! I explain why and my method of selecting the best one for the job.
Section 02
Needles & Thread
Duration 29 mins
Next we take on needles and thread, looking at when to change your needle, why it's important to do so and why different types of needle and thread matter. We also look at a variety of different thread types and why the cheapest thread may not be the best choice!
Section 04
Hooping Techniques
Duration 31 mins
So many people I meet really struggle with hooping. In this section we cover how to use your hoops correctly, how to hoop up properly and we look at some alternative hooping methods too. We even cover what those plastic grid things are that came with your hoops and how they can be so useful!!
Module 2
Designs
Total duration 2 hours
Section 01
Embroidery File Formats
Duration 5 mins
In this first section, we learn about embroidery file formats, what they are, why there are so many different ones and which are relevant to you and your machine. This section includes My Embroidery Format Guide which is a downloadable PDF for your reference.
Section 02
Where To Buy Designs
Duration 11 mins
The second section is all about where to buy designs and includes tips and advice to consider when making purchases of embroidery designs online. Also, we look at some of my favourite websites for buying designs and also additional tips for buying designs on Etsy.
Section 03
Downloading, Storing & Transferring Designs
Duration 38 mins
In this section we look at what to do with all of those designs you have just purchased!! It's too easy to buy and then forget what you've bought so I take you through the process of downloading the designs from the embroidery website, how best to file them on your computer and then sending them to your embroidery machine.
Section 04
Digitising & Software
Duration 50 mins
The chunkiest section of this module and for good reason! This section will show you the basics of digitising, explaining what digitising is and the difference between auto and manual digitising. We also discuss options if digitising isn't for you because not it's definitely not for everyone, but there are still options.
Section 05
Testing
Duration 14 mins
The final section covers why it's important to test designs (especially newly digitised ones). We discuss which fabric to test designs on, which threads and stabiliser to use too. Also included, is My Stabiliser Checklist from Module 1 to help you with your stabiliser choices.
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