My Tools
These are the tools I use daily in my embroidery studio.
Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine - Home Studio
I do all of my production on a HappyJapan Journey HCH-701 Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine. Find my first impressions of this embroidery machine here.
Embroidery Machine
Although I no-longer sew on the ZSK Sprint 6 , I sewed on this machine for over TEN years. It is a single-head, 12 needle commercial embroidery machine. If you are thinking about purchasing this machine, let me know! I can answer questions for you.
Embroidery Machine
The Brother PE535 was the first embroidery machine that I purchased for my home studio...and I still have it! This is a great little starter machine. I used to use if for sewing samples before listing them for sale. Purchase this machine here.
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Digitizing Software
Wilcom EmbroideryStudio Designing is arguably the industry-standard for embroidery digitizing. It includes an array of digitizing tools, creative stitch types, productivity tools, a wide selection of lettering, and powerful editing tools to build efficient embroidery designs of the highest quality. All of the designs in my shop are digitized in Wilcom EmbroideryStudio Designing or in Hatch Digitizer 3.
Digitizing Software - Home Studio
Hatch Embroidery Digitizer 3 by Wilcom is designed for both beginner and experienced digitizers. You get powerful editing features with endless layout options, appliqué, resizing, recoloring, multi-hooping, creating offset outlines, sequencing, monogramming, world-class lettering and so much more. I digitize all of my designs in my shop using Hatch Embroidery Digitizer 3 by Wilcom or Wilcom EmbrodieryStudio.
Hoops
Mighty Hoops magnetic hoops are by far the best hoops available, in my opinion. I have been using them for over ten years. My most-used hoops are the 5.5", 4.25" and the 7.25". I also use a 10".
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Hoops
Durkee EZ Frames PLUS set comes with
Embroidery Arm Adapter, 2x4 EZ Frame, 2 1/2 x 4 EZ Frame, 3x4 EZ Frame, 5x4 EZ Frame, 7x5 EZ Frame, 8x8 EZ Frame, Radius EZ Frame, EZ Cap Frame. I absolutely LOVE these frames for certain projects. Excellent quality and easy to use.
Embroidery Thread
I recently discovered Candle Embroidery Thread and it has quickly become a favorite. The shine is gorgeous and the durability is excellent.
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Embroidery Thread
Richword Embroidery Thread has a beautiful selection of colors at an affordable price.
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Snips
The Golden Eagle Deluxe Thread Cutter Snips are one of my most-used tools. I have multiple pairs in my studio and I reach for them all day long.
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Snips
Curved Tip Squeezers Scissors - Embroidery Thread Snips. I reach for these all the time, especially to clean up threads on the back of embroidery, or hard to clip appliqué fabric. I love them because they are very precise.
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Scissors
6" Large Double Curved Machine Embroidery Scissors. These curved scissors are perfect for appliqué or getting in close to snip threads.
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Tweezers
Basic 6" stainless steel bent tweezers. I use them all day for multiple purposes. My favorite use is for threading my machine. The curved tip is perfect for reaching behind the needle to grab the thread and pull it through the eye.
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Painters Tape
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painters Tape, 2 Inch Wide. I have about 101 uses for painters tape in my embroidery studio. I reach for ti almost every day. It can even be used as backing with Durkee EZ Frames!
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Water Soluble Topping
Solvy Embroidery Topping 15" x 15" Perforated Roll - 110 yds. Solvy is a water soluble embroidery topper‚ for use on knits, terry cloth, fleece and other textured fabrics. Solvy creates a smooth embroidery surface to give clearer embroidery. Stitches won't sink into the fabric, giving a crisp definition and detail to your work. AllStitch Embroidery Supplies sells only the authentic SOLVY product, don't settle for an inferior imitation product that will not perform, costing you time and money.
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Cut-Away Stabilizer
AllStitch ASCW | AllStitch Classic | Medium | Cut Away | White | Pre-Cuts - 125 count | 2.5 oz.. I use 8x8" cut away stabilizer to sew ALL of my design samples before listing them for sale. This stabilizer s a high-quality non-woven embroidery stabilizer used for stretchy knits and light woven fabrics. What makes this medium-weight cut away backing unique is its embedded grid core which provides extra stability when stitching designs with a medium to high stitch count. Soft 100% polyester won’t irritate the skin, won't shrink, and is made in the USA. I have tried other brands, but none of them compare to the quality of this stabiliaer.
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Cut-Away Stabilizer
AllStitch PS200BR | ProStitch 200 Performance | Performance Wear | Cut Away | Black | Rolls | 2.0 oz.. If you embroider of golf shirts and performance fabrics, this is the stabilizer for you. Also available in white. ProStitch is sheer & stable‚ to minimize embroidery stabilizer show-through. This is the best embroidery backing for microfiber moisture wicking performance shirts. May be used with a light weight tear away backing, like the RipStitch #15, for extra stability.
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Tear-Away Stabilizer
AllStitch S18W | RipStitch #18 Soft | Medium | Tear Away | White | Pre-Cuts - 125 count | 1.8 oz.. Tear away stabilizer is ideal for lower stitch-count designs and embroidery projects where the back will be visible when used, such as towels and baby items. They can aslo be used with stable fabrics that do not require heavy support such as denim and canvas.
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Cap Stabilizer
AllStitch CSA300W | CapStitch A300 | Caps-Hats | Tear Away | White | Pre-Cuts - 125 count| 3.0 oz. CapStitch Tear Away Machine Embroidery Stabilizer for Hats is a stable‚ 3 oz tear away backing. Cap backing is used to improve the crispness of lettering and columns. This is particularly so with low profile and unstructured caps. There are several other less obvious production benefits in using cap backing. Backing keeps up the tension on the bobbin thread. This allows the embroiderer to switch from flats to hats and back again without touching the machine settings. The use of this backing can prevent cap fabric and fiber from being forced down the throat of the machine. An extra fold of backing can be used to get a firm seating on rotating cap frames to prevent registration slips.
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Sticky Stabilizer
AllStitch SSWR | StickyStitch Self Adhesive | Peel & Stick | Tear Away | White | Rolls | 1.5 oz.. This is my go-to stabilizer for use with my Durkee EZ Frames. Sticky stabilizer is a lightweight tear away backing with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and release paper, designed for embroidering hard-to-hoop items like cuffs, collars, high-stretch items, etc. The backing is hooped with the exposed adhesive-side up so the items to be embroidered can be mounted on the sticky surface. Recommended for use for designs with low to medium stitch counts.
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