Embroidery is mostly know for using thread and putting a design on different kinds of fabrics. Hand embroidery makes the use of beads and other embellishments that machine embroidery cannot due. Machine embroidery takes a computerized design and stitches it out on the machine while the operator monitors, changes threads and does minor adjustments to the finished pattern. Both hand and machine embroidery require a design and there is a very simple process to follow:
1. Creation: Creating the design can be done with computer software for the machine or hand embroidery. If you are an artist you can easily get by with using a tool such as Photoshop or Illustrator to make them for hand embroidery. Otherwise you will need to buy expensive software in order to produce high quality embroidery designs for the machine.
2. Reading: Reading the design on the embroidery machine is fairly simple. It includes either a USB or a USB stick where it's plugged into the machine. The machine usually comes with its own software that communications with the embroidery machine to send the design to it.
3. Development: While reading the design is fairly simple, putting the design on fabric is a little bit more tricky. Depending on the machine you may have to monitor it while it's stitching otherwise the machine may create mistakes by tearing up the fabric, thread may break from the top or the bobbin, or many other machine embroidery woes that you may encounter.
The embroidery world is a fun one, but it may be daunting at first. Knowing which direction to go in and what machine to buy is something that requires a good amount of research. Before making a hefty purchase make sure you know your needs so you don't have to run out and buy a replacement any time soon!