| If you have been doing all your embroidery by hand, | | | | free machine designs. The important thing to |
| then you know that it takes quite a bit of time, effort | | | | remember when buying your material is that it has to |
| and patience to complete a single project. However, | | | | fit your embroidery hoop to a T. Having the right size |
| there is a very easy way to finish your work a lot | | | | of fabric is crucial to the overall appearance of your |
| faster. All you need to do is look for free machine | | | | finished product so you have to measure the material |
| designs. | | | | precisely before you start stitching away. |
| Free machine designs are simply patterns that you can | | | | 4. Embroidery Foot |
| bring to life by using a standard sewing machine. You | | | | The embroidery foot is another essential tool when |
| don't have to go out and purchase an expensive | | | | using free machine embroidery designs. It is basically a |
| machine in order to use free machine designs. | | | | needle with a spring that holds the material down on |
| The traditional sewing machine will work just fine as | | | | your work station. |
| long as you are adept in maneuvering the fabric. You | | | | 5. Thread |
| also need to have certain equipments if you want to | | | | Naturally, you cannot do any free machine designs, or |
| use free machine designs in your needlework. | | | | any kind of needlework for that matter, if you don't |
| The equipments we are talking about are just six basic | | | | have the right kinds of thread. The type of thread |
| tools and you do not need to spend a huge amount | | | | needed is usually indicated on the patterns. The most |
| for them. We have listed them for you so you can | | | | commonly used threads for free machine embroidery |
| prepare them before embarking on your project. | | | | designs are yarns made of polyester and rayon. |
| 1. Sewing Machine | | | | 6. Stabilizer |
| If you want to use free machine designs, you would | | | | This very helpful sewing tool keeps your material neat |
| obviously need to have a sewing machine. As | | | | and orderly despite all the twisting and rearranging of |
| mentioned earlier, this machine does not have to be | | | | the material. Having a stabilizer will make your work |
| one of those state-of-the-art digital devices that could | | | | much faster and more comfortable. |
| burn a hole in your pocket. | | | | Once you have prepared all these important tools, you |
| A traditional sewing machine will do as long as it has a | | | | can go ahead and start on your free machine. If you |
| zigzag capability. Machines that allow you to lower its | | | | are a beginner, do not expect to achieve a perfect |
| dog's teeth are much better because you will be able | | | | result the first time around. You might need a few |
| to create zigzag patterns more efficiently with these | | | | rounds of practice before you master the controlling of |
| machines. | | | | your fabric as you work. |
| 2. Embroidery Hoop | | | | When you have gained enough skill, you will be able to |
| This is an absolutely necessary tool when using free | | | | enjoy creating many different designs with your |
| machine designs. Embroidery hoops can be purchased | | | | machine. If you run out of free machine embroidery |
| in any supplies shop. | | | | designs, you can always go to your embroidery |
| 3. Fabric | | | | supplies shop. |
| Practically any kind of cloth material can be used for | | | | |