Knowledge Lab Embroidery Machine

General Things You Need to Know To Get Started:

• Begin Small
  • Learning to use an embroidery machine takes time. Start with small, simple projects before attempting larger or more complex designs.

• Choose the Right Fabric

  • Use woven fabrics for your first projects.

    • The Knowledge Lab has a variety of fabric available that's free to use in the sewing area which can be especially useful for practicing. 

  • Avoid knit fabrics, stretch materials, or thick fabrics (like terry cloth) until you have more experience—they can be difficult to hoop and stitch evenly.

• Prepare Your Fabric

  • Pre-wash fabric, especially if embroidering on clothing, to prevent shrinking and puckering after washing. Once embroidery puckers or distorts, it cannot be fixed.
  • Iron the fabric before hooping. Wrinkles can cause poor alignment or stitching errors.

• Watch Required Tutorials

  • Watch the tutorial video on basic machine use.

  • Review videos on proper hooping and choosing the correct stabilizer for your fabric and design.
• Start with Built-In Designs

  • Use the pre-programmed designs on the machine before trying to upload or stitch custom designs.