Bobbin Showing On Top Bobbin thread showing on top, also known as “bobbin show-through,” is a common problem that can occur in machine embroidery. It is caused by a number of factors, including: 1.Bobbin Is Incorrectly Placed If the bobbin is wound or seated incorrectly, it can cause the thread to bunch up or tangle, […] The post Bobbin Thread Showing On Top appeared first on Candle Thread USA Blog: Useful Information & Resources on Embroidery Threads ..read more

Performance Wear Performance fabrics are specialty textiles designed to work with an athlete’s body to provide things like temperature control, mold and mildew resistance, antibacterial qualities, and more. They are clothing made from modern fabrics explicitly designed for an activity, climate, movement, or temperature. These fabrics can repel fire and stretch in every direction; they […] The post Backing For Performance Wear appeared first on Candle Thread USA Blog: Useful Information & Resources on Embroidery Threads ..read more

There are a lot of reasons why people buy thread. Whether you’re purchasing thread for the first time, or you’ve been embroidering for years, there may be many different reasons you choose to use the thread you use. Some people use the thread brand that came with their machine. Other embroiderers tend to buy thread ..read more

Role & Application Of Topping In Embroidery Topping stabilizers are placed over the design to prevent stitching from ‘sinking’ into the fabric. Toppings are used in embroidery to ensure clear and neat stitches, hence improves embroidery quality. Topping is used with fabrics that are more ‘stitch absorbent’ or textured, such as terry cloth or wool ..read more

Cutaway Stabilizers Cutaway stabilizers are soft, non woven stabilizers, that support the embroidered design through the life of the garment. They are used for unstable garments or fabrics such as knit, fleece, lightly woven or stretchy fabrics. A good rule of thumb is; if your fabric stretches, you use cut-away stabilizers. There are also woven ..read more

Thread Fraying Occurring On One Needle: The needle is not positioned correctly, ie. backward or slanted. The eye of the needle needs to be facing forward. Burrs in the thread path or in the eye of the needle, or maybe a burr in the embroidery foot. The presser foot is not centered and the needle ..read more

Small text embroidery can be daunting, but if we follow simple steps and take the necessary precautions it can be a breeze. These are the few hurdles that embroiders face, when dealing with small texts: Complications With Small Embroidery Fonts: Bird Nesting: Bird nesting occurs because there are so many stitches in one place. Hard ..read more

Birdnesting is when thread bunches on the back side of embroidery. REASON # 1 IMPROPER HOOPING This causes flagging. Flagging is when the fabric moves up and down with every penetration of the needle and causes the thread to bunch up either on top or at the bottom of the embroidery. REASON # 2 IMPROPER ..read more

If you know anything about machine embroidery, you’ve probably heard the term ‘backing’ or ‘stabilizer’. In the world of embroidery the terms stabilizer and backing are used interchangeably and for this post we will be using the word stabilizer just to make things consistent. What Is Embroidery Stabilizer? Stabilizer is a sheet of material that ..read more

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