Embroidering With a Multifunction Sewing Machine: 5 Setup Steps
Want to embroider with a multifunction sewing machine? Set it up in five steps: remove the presser foot, set stitch length, lower the feed dogs and more.
The work done in the garment industry is sewing and embroidery. Sewing means making a pattern, cutting fabric to the pattern, then stitching it with a machine. Embroidery means decorating the sewn clothing with certain patterns. Embroidery makes clothing prettier and more exclusive-looking, so it is no surprise that embroidered clothing costs much more.
The larger the embroidered area, the higher the price. Embroidery comes in two kinds: patch embroidery, and embroidering directly onto the garment with a machine. For durability, embroidering directly onto the garment lasts longer than a patch that is attached. That is why direct embroidery is still done today.
Preparing to Embroider Clothing
To embroider clothing manually, you can use a multifunction sewing machine, because an ordinary sewing machine cannot do it. Here are some preparations for embroidering clothing with a multifunction embroidery sewing machine:
- Take off the presser foot
The presser foot attached to the sewing machine has to come off, so it does not get in the way of the fabric you are embroidering and does not block your view while you work. To remove it, turn the screw that holds the presser foot to the left until it comes loose.
- Set the stitch length
Next, set the stitch length to zero so the clothing you are embroidering does not move forward and backward. Every multifunction sewing machine has a stitch length control, but its location differs depending on the brand and model.
- Lower the feed dogs
The next step is to lower the feed dogs. They are lowered so that the clothing is not nudged by the feed dogs under the fabric while you embroider.
- Adjust the thread tension
The thread should not be too tight, to avoid thread breaks that can spoil the embroidery. Thread that is too tight will also leave the embroidery puckered. You can turn the tension dial at the top of the machine to loosen the thread.
- Check the needle and thread
The right needle size for embroidery is 9 or 11. Embroidery also calls for multicolored thread that is finer than regular thread.
To get a perfect result with a multifunction embroidery sewing machine, carry out the preparations above correctly, and do not skip any of them.
Read also: How an Embroidery Sewing Machine Works
