When starting your journey with embroidery, regardless of being a hobby or occupation, it's important to know about the embroidery supplies and accessories that you will use. It really depends on what you will end up doing when embroidering. Lets go over some basic and essential tools you'll be using.
The embroidery hoop is one of the most essential things you'll need when stitching out your favorite designs. Hand embroidery hoops are usually round and wooden. If you have an embroidery machine they tend to be more rounded rectangle shape and plastic. This is where the heart of your project will be when working on it.
Thread is the next essential tool you'll need when on your journey. If you are using an embroidery machine there are two type of threads that you require. Bobbin thread is in a spool that's located underneath the needle area and it requires special bobbin thread. If you are threading the top part of the machine there are a variety of colors and choices for you out there and the best place to do research is on http://www.amazon.com. I use Robinson-anton as my thread since it's durable and lasts a long time!
Next you're going to figure out which embroidery needle you will use. Hand, Machine and Sewing needles are all different so be sure to choose the right one for what you are stitching. An example of needs on the Machine is using a 90/14 size when stitching on felt. Since the fabric is thicker you're going to want a thicker needle that won't break as easily.
These are your basic embroidery essentials that you're going to need on your adventure into the land of embroidery. If you're undecided as to what type of embroidery machine you want to purchase have a look at another post of mine that will help you decide at http://inthehoopdesigns.weebly.com/home/how-to-choose-the-right-embroidery-machine.
The embroidery hoop is one of the most essential things you'll need when stitching out your favorite designs. Hand embroidery hoops are usually round and wooden. If you have an embroidery machine they tend to be more rounded rectangle shape and plastic. This is where the heart of your project will be when working on it.
Thread is the next essential tool you'll need when on your journey. If you are using an embroidery machine there are two type of threads that you require. Bobbin thread is in a spool that's located underneath the needle area and it requires special bobbin thread. If you are threading the top part of the machine there are a variety of colors and choices for you out there and the best place to do research is on http://www.amazon.com. I use Robinson-anton as my thread since it's durable and lasts a long time!
Next you're going to figure out which embroidery needle you will use. Hand, Machine and Sewing needles are all different so be sure to choose the right one for what you are stitching. An example of needs on the Machine is using a 90/14 size when stitching on felt. Since the fabric is thicker you're going to want a thicker needle that won't break as easily.
These are your basic embroidery essentials that you're going to need on your adventure into the land of embroidery. If you're undecided as to what type of embroidery machine you want to purchase have a look at another post of mine that will help you decide at http://inthehoopdesigns.weebly.com/home/how-to-choose-the-right-embroidery-machine.