Full Tutorial: Faux Smocked Applique Using an Embroidery Machine | Mighty Hoops and Fast Frames

In this video, I give a full tutorial of a faux smocked applique design using a brother 10 needle machine. I include basic hooping and supplies needed using both fast frames and mighty hoops for children's shirts. I also show you what NOT to do, ooops, mistakes! There's also a very quick little surprise helper in a clip, can you find her? ;)
✨DESIGN: A Gray Stitch
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If you are new here, I am Ashley and I operate TWO Etsy embroidery shops full time from my home studio. Over 3 years ago, I traded in my RN job and stethoscope to stay home and operate my businesses full time when I could no longer keep up with both! Now I have a beautiful little girl at home with me (and another baby on the way) that keeps me busy alongside my shops.
✨Shippo (I use for UPS Shipping):
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✨Links for supplies:
Heat N Bond Lite: amzn.to/39TlN7t
Embroidery Scissors: amzn.to/3wCOVcP
Sewing Clips: amzn.to/2PQ6dm1
Ironing Pad: amzn.to/3t4OMwt
Over the Door Organizer (Scrap Fabrics): amzn.to/3ewaPHK
MagnaGlide Bobbins (For Multineedles): amzn.to/3eoGc6I
Similar Lightbox: amzn.to/2Ps6xYb
Teflon Sheets: amzn.to/3eS0O6s
Floral Thank You Stickers: amzn.to/336rafC
Plain Thank You Stickers: amzn.to/2QFCQU9
Cute PolyMailers: amzn.to/3gXKTpN
Dymo 4XL Label Printer: amzn.to/2QNz37b
4x6" Refill Labels: amzn.to/3aZ7P4j
Embroiderer's Helper Placement Tool: allstitch.com/collections/pla...
✨Stabilizers:
TearAway ROLL: amzn.to/2PFDrVo
PolyMesh PreCuts (6x6, 8x8,, and 10x10): allstitch.com/collections/cut...
Cover-A-Stitch (Iron/Press to inside once shirt is finished:
allstitch.com/collections/cov...
✨Thread I use:
Madeira Thread: allstitch.com/collections/mad...
KingStar Thread: EmbStore.com
MetroPro Thread: Metroemb.com
✨Blank Suppliers:
ArbBlanks.com
Blanksboutique.com
AJBlanks.com
Lovethatcotton.com
Sanmar.com (For Fleece/Athletic Jackets, Adult Shirts, Caps, etc)
✨Canva for Graphics: (I use the Pro account)
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✨Epidemic Sound for Music:
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00:00 Introduction
02:47 Design Overview
04:28 Supplies Needed
07:42 Mighty Hoop Demo
11:30 Fast Frames Demo
15:36 10 Needle Color Set
19:21 Design Stitching/Trimming
21:31 Don't Do This
23:30 Finished Design

[@alyciaarajperkins4907]

I have slowed down on watching a lot of TH-cam due to studying fort the bar exam BUT I always make time to watch and always enjoy yours!! Your tutorials inspire me andddd make me feel seen in that embroider it’s not always perfect and certainly not easy! Love love this design and your channel!!

[@AshleyMonograms]

Thanks ☺️

[@CoffeePoweredHome]

So happy to see you uploading! Can't wait to see what's next. 👀😊

[@2andor4]

Good tip on ironing down the fabric after the tack down and before you do the actual design. Also - love that you showed us the mistakes and that you don't have to hoop with the garment right side up.

[@helenblack2712]

Thank you

[@HSSbyNairo]

Watching 0:17 while waiting for gymanastics to be done and excited cuz I been curious on this for a bit 💕 thank you 😊

[@yurivalent161]

Oh...I missed the live. Thank you❤

[@CoffeePoweredHome]

Those designs look so good! 🤩🙌

[@evemarevelyn3184]

Thank you for sharing. I love this technique..❤

[@alicecworley5002]

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I just got a PR 1055x and am trying to learn it

[@AshleyMonograms]

I hope it helps! Mine are the PR1000e, but I do not think they changed much between them.

[@alicecworley5002]

Thank you. You are awesome.

[@jenniferlynn7655]

Do you preshrink your polymesh stabilizer from Allstitch? I am trying to find one that doesn’t shrink.

[@AshleyMonograms]

I do not preshrink mine from Allstitch. I have very little issue with it shrinking like other brands.

[@bbramazab6030]

Ashley, I cannot find that design on the shop

[@AshleyMonograms]

You will need to join her Facebook group!

[@helenblack2712]

What software did you say you used?

[@AshleyMonograms]

I like sew what pro to edit files but I do use Embrilliance (free version!) to type names with BX fonts!

[@AndreaNguyen-lo4vw]

What can’t I find your kid stuff Etsy shop? 🥴

[@AshleyMonograms]

Taking a pause on that shop :)

[@judithiffrig835]

You really waste a lot of stabilizer and spend a lot of time. Get a 5x5 magnetic hoop with stabilizer frame for small sizes. The tear away is so stiff you would be better off sliding a smaller piece under before stitching.

[@AshleyMonograms]

I don't find that hoops the garments how I like but thanks for your advice!