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Why Your Embroidery Frame Matters More Than You Think When it comes to embroidery quality, most people focus on thread, backing, or digitising. But one of the most overlooked factors...
Adrianne Sedgmore
If you’ve spent any time in the embroidery world, you’ve likely heard people talk about Mighty Hoops. They’ve built a strong reputation across both small embroidery businesses and large scale...
Adrianne Sedgmore
If you are using multiple sheets of embroidery backing just to get through a tricky design, you are not alone. One of the most common questions we hear at ETC...
Daniel Horgan
Breaking embroidery needles is a common problem in embroidery and is often caused by machine alignment issues rather than the needle itself. Inside an embroidery machine, a small metal tab...
Daniel Horgan
If you’re finding that your thread keeps breaking on most needles (not constantly, but often enough to be frustrating), and you’re noticing the thread looks frayed after it’s cut, there’s...
Daniel Horgan
Great looking college kit is a must for any student! It is easy enough to start off with a good quality product and add some colourful embroidery. But how do...
Daniel Horgan
Embroidery on Outdoor Workwear can be very difficult to frame up as these garments tend to be bulky and made from heavy fabrics. Standard plastic frames are ill-suited for this...
Daniel Horgan
Use this embroidery placement chart as a quick reference guide to ensure your designs are positioned perfectly on every item. From clothing and accessories to linens and bags, this guide...
Daniel Horgan
In the world of embroidery, toppings serve a critical role: they help ensure a design appears crisp, well-defined, and free from interference caused by underlying fabric texture. What Is Topping,...
Daniel Horgan
When your embroidery machine stops trimming thread, production can grind to a halt. In most cases, the issue comes down to two main causes – a damaged black knife or...
Daniel Horgan
Appliqué is one of the most creative and effective ways to add texture, colour, and style to embroidery projects. Instead of stitching an entire design with thread, appliqué uses pieces...
Daniel Horgan
Embroidery on jumpers and sweaters is a great way to create durable, stylish custom apparel. These garments are a popular choice with customers, especially during the colder months, but their...
Daniel Horgan
Embroidery distortion occurs when a design does not stitch out in the intended shape. For example, a circular design may appear oval once embroidered. This issue is fairly common and...
Daniel Horgan