I've been doing it all wrong 🤔. I self taught but I didn't know that I could drop the feed dog. Thank you so much for enlightening me. My machine doesn't have that type of foot so I remove the regular one and just sew. I am still perfecting the skill 😅and I have learned something new ❤. Subscription added ❤
Super creative. I'm also learning machine embroidery right now. Many of my customers love to have their name embroidered on the product they order. And I think I got to start learning how to do it :)
Good day from Ohio I'm still a newbie at this, and OMGOSH, this was wonderful Claire. I can't thank you enough for sharing this; it was so helpful. I'm a new fan. God bless
So very inspiring, have been looking for free motion embroidery tutorials and yours is by far the best I've seen! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Beautiful work and a great video. Very clear and calm ! Free motion had eluded me so far but I am persevering. Practice makes perfect. All the best and happy sewing.
t got a Singer Quantum and I have an old Kenmore too and looking forward to turning out some beautiful work, this reflects my taste and is very inspiring. I did not set out to do such until I saw this video as I do so many crafts that I didn't think I needed another project, but OH so beautiful! Thanx SO much for sharing your savvy, artistic soul. Look forward to exploring your channel.
Just got a new sewing machine and I am making stuffed bears for children. I want too freehand stitch JESUS LOVES ME on them your kind video will teach me how. Thank You so much. God bless you and your loved ones.
Thank you Claire for this very informative video. I've only been sewing for about a little under a couple of years ( learning mostly by watching videos). I have been searching for a good free machine embroidery video for some time now. I'm glad I ran across yours. The way you took the time in explaining the two different methods of free machine embroidery was absolutely wonderful. I was beginning to think that I was gonna have to break down and purchase an embroidery machine. But after watching your tutorial, I am confident that I will be able to master free machine embroidery with just a little practice. I have subscribed to your channel and am excited to see what other wonderful sewing tips/ videos you have. Thanks so much.
Great tutorial Claire, there are a lot of tutorials but really find most of them a bit unclear or not what I'm looking for, so happy that I have found your channel, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been looking for a simple explanation on this subject and yours is by far the best I have found ,it has been so helpful for me and given me the start I needed x
Great video as usual, Claire. Especially interesting and interested as I used to do calligraphy. I like the tips for the free motion writing, and the pens ! Thank you!
Hello Claire, thank you very much for this very useful video! I have just bought myself a new sewing machine, and I can't wait to start to do some free machine embroidery, trying some letters ! Although my first language isn't english, I really did understand very well the way you have explained and given some tips ! I'd love to see more of your videos ! In the meantime I better start practice ! Merci !
Well done! I finally understand how to do this. Your hands are perfect for tutor as the nails are not so distracting that I've seen in some tutorials. Thanks for doing this. It's about the tutorial and not your fingernails. Perfect tutorial.
That is so funny 😂😂😂 my mom was going to name me Claire and then I ended up as Stefanie, this part in the video was my favorite ♥️ Soul sisters from long ago 🫶🏼
@carolinaviquez2212 Yes, Madeira Classic 40 is a beautiful thread for free machine embroidery as are their metallic threads. I have been using them over 30 years !
Thanks so much for making this video Claire! I found your channel and website through a Frank Nutt Sewing Machine video. I am wanting to learn free motion monogramming with my vintage Kenmore, and this is exactly the sort of tutorial I've been searching for. I appreciate you openly sharing so much of your skill and technique with us. Any chance you would consider teaching one of your projects courses online for non-UK folk? I would definitely be interested in having an opportunity to take one of your workshops.
I love your accent. And It looks good 👍 and lol you're really funny too, but good advice. Lol I was laughing so hard when you said the part about driving a bus. Although everyone else who i watched, that's exactly what they said to do. Hold the edges to keep in control. But I guess when I actually do try it I will find out which method works best for me.
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 yeah.. i just ordered some stuff.. should be shipping soon.. I got the smaller hoop to use with my machine. And a larger one because I think quilting by hand should be fun too.
Always use a brand of metallic thread, I use MadeiraThreads. If the thread snaps with a normal size 80 needle then use a metallic (metafil) needle or a topstitch size 90 needle, both have larger eyes than normal needles and can prevent friction. You may need to slacken your top tension a little. Try not to stitch too quickly because that can increase friction and make your thread snap. Hope that helps.
Hello Claire, Thank you so much; this is a very helpful topic for me at this time. I feel very hopeful that I can complete a task for my sister, The project in mind, with lettering on flannel (pillow cases) is for my nieces. I wonder if I need a stabilizer (underlining) if I use the embroidery hoop. Is there anything else I should keep in mind while using flannel. Again, thank you for this timely information, Linda S
Thanks Linda. Hope you get your task done ok. You don't have to use stabiliser if you use a hoop. If you are worried about pulling the pillow cases too tightly in the hoop then yes, use stabiliser and then put it in a hoop without pulling it too tightly. Depending on the stabiliser you use, you may not need to use a hoop at all.
@suebrown5500 Hi Sue, I really only ever do this technique with Madeira Classic 40 thread but you could try Madeira Cotona 30 thread . The finish would be matt rathe than the lovely sheen of the viscose thread
I’m very new to sewing and free motion embroidery and glad I came across this video, it has helped me a lot. I would like to ask with the zigzag stitch what setting (width and length) did you have your machine set to? Thank you for this demonstration 🙂
HI Jill, the stitch width is set to the widest setting. As it is free machine embroidery and the feed dogs have been lowered and therefore the fabric is not being fed through as it is with conventional sewing, the stitch length is determined by how fast I sew and how quickly I move my hoop. If I sew quickly with my foot and move the work slowly, I get the nice close satin stitch. If I sewed at the same speed but moved my work more quickly, my stitches would not be close together. I hope that helps
Thank you . This was very helpful. I am hoping to free motion around pebble shapes and I am having a hard time seeing when I head back up one side. Any tips? Thanks so much!
Love your video definitely got thumbs up I am an absolute beginner waiting on my machine to arrive, may I ask what size ring you are using or recommend to use?
@mrscaldwell3147 Thank you . I don't but you could do this on shirts. If you didn't want to put the shirt in a hoop , you could iron some tear away stabiliser to the back of the shirt so you can embroider on it
Great stuff. I confidently use machinery in the workshop that can take your head off in a heart beat but the sewing machine still scares the giblets out of me!
Ha Ha Stephen, I can relate to your terror. I still remember when I was at school, walking into a classroom of sewing machines and being terrified! When people come to my workshops and walk into the room and the machines are all laid out, I really try to put everyone at their ease in case they have similar classroom memories.
Thank you, Claire! How long would you say your name took on the zig zag? I have 90 to make for my wedding and I'm wondering how much time to set aside! Would you recommend writing out the names in pencil when using the zig zag technique?
Hi Lily, I'm afraid I can't remember hoy long it took me to do . Are you writing the same name 90 times or different guest names? I suggest you write the longest name in pencil and time yourself doing it then you can calculate the time required to sew them. I would prep all the names but when it comes to sewing, sew a batch at a time. Remember to allow time for filling the bobbin. Don't forget to change your needle regularly too. Many congratulations on your wedding. Perhaps you can @clairemuirtextiles if you post a pic on instagram, I'd love to see your finished result. Good luck with it all, how exciting!
Hi Claire, very informative tutorial as always! One question I have seen a few videos now where a lot of free motion work is done without a hoop, just backing on the fabric, do you ever free motion embroider this way & would you recommend it? as it does appear to be easier with maneuvering the fabric without a hoop.
Hi Cindy , thank you. If you are a complete beginner I recommend using a hoop because it helps to make the fabric glide under the machine and so you can get to grips with how machine embroidery is actually done. Once you have had a go a free machine embroidering putting backing on fabric is a great thing to do and it is an economical way of using your fabric as you can sew in the corners. It's a great way to do a batch of cards. When you sew without a hoop it can mean that you need to hold your fabric down and that can prevent you from sewing freely if you push down too hard. The thing is, have a go and find out which you prefer and what's right for you. Don't let things hinder your creativity and go for it.
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 Thanks Claire, very new to this but already getting hooked, am hoping with (a lot!) of practice I can start producing something commendable.....you make it look easy! 😉
@@cindygallichan3515 great to hear you're hooked. That was how I felt when I discovered how to do FM embroidery! I teach complete beginners all the time and I see great results after just a little time so don't think you've got to have been doing it for ages to produce something commendable. My student's work can be seen on FB- Claire Muir Textiles
Hi, Claire! I just joined your channel and I'm enjoying learning this. I purchased a machine that has a font which can't be adjusted and it's all uppercase letters. This is very helpful, and my question is what is the height or thickness of the hoop? 1/2" ? 1.25 cm? Thanks, Alicia
Hi Alicia , welcome to the channel. My hoop is just under 1 cm deep /high which will go under your machine, your may just need to push your pressure foot lever up again ( double lift) to get it under. You might like a video I did on another channel: th-cam.com/video/2fRzqjsF5Y8/w-d-xo.html
It doesn't matter what the stitch length is set to as the feed dogs are down and therefore if you didn't move the hoop it would stitch on the spot. I just leave mine whatever the factory setting is, I never set mine to 0.
I've been sewing and quilting for years and have never seen this! I'm currently working on a baby quilt for my granddaughter, who is due in April. This will allow me to do a custom label! My only question is going between the words, when you pull the thread to start the next word, are those stitches secure enough so that they won't come undone?
Claire I just want to learn free motion embroidery but just cannot get the hoop under pressfoot Al thought I put on the open toe quilting foot. Kindly advise what I am doing wrong do I have to get a special hoop or any kind of hoop can work it is not working for me. Thank you for assistance bs
I thought there was something wrong with my machine (it's cheap so possible) but, when my friend's mom let me come over so she could look at it the machine ended up being just fine... I had a nice little birds nest lol before she looked at it she thought it was a tension thing... nope I saw her putting the presser foot down and was like. "Ohhhh. That has to be down?" Rofl
Yes you can. I would iron on a tear away stabiliser to the back of the t-shirt/sweatshirt and don't pull it too tightly when you put in the hoop as you will stretch the fabric. Hope that helps
You can use your knee lift to alter the stitch width on some machines. I haven't put mine in my machine. I alter the stitch width by putting it to the widest setting on my machine. Hope that helps.
What,kind of presser foot are you using?And,Do,I need to use tissue paper to monogram names on the side of my caps?(&,can I monogram with my 7285Q sewing & quilting machine?(I,don't see ...why I,wouldn't be able to monogram my caps,using my sewing machine!!
Hi, I'm using a free machine embroidery foot as that doesn't clamp the fabric and I can freely move my work to free machine embroider. The tissue paper is so that you can write the letters on the tissue paper, sew on top of the tissue paper and then tear away the tissue. If you want to write directly on the cap with a pen that vanishes , you could. You may have difficulty in getting the cap at the right angle to machine embroidery because of its shape but give it a go. I don't believe that your Singer machine has the ability to drop the feed dogs for free machine embroidery but it will come with a darning plate to cover the teeth. You will need to buy a free machine embroidery foot as it won't have come with that either. Have fun
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Im just a beginner to free motion embroidery and found this video really helpful
Thanks Ann. I hope you're loving discovering free machine embroidery
Thank you for a great tutorial Claire. You’re a fantastic teacher…very calm and clear.
Thanks again Maggie, I really do appreciate such lovely comments
This is a fantastic tutorial for starting out! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@deniserettedal2387 Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it
I've been doing it all wrong 🤔. I self taught but I didn't know that I could drop the feed dog. Thank you so much for enlightening me. My machine doesn't have that type of foot so I remove the regular one and just sew. I am still perfecting the skill 😅and I have learned something new ❤. Subscription added ❤
Great ! Thank you Claire, you can really teach an old dog new tricks 😊 I have learned so much 🎉
@ivygibson380 Thank you
Super creative. I'm also learning machine embroidery right now. Many of my customers love to have their name embroidered on the product they order. And I think I got to start learning how to do it :)
Enjoy doing it. I'm sure your customers will love having their name on your products
Good day from Ohio
I'm still a newbie at this, and OMGOSH, this was wonderful Claire. I can't thank you enough for sharing this; it was so helpful. I'm a new fan. God bless
Hi Kelly, that's great to hear. I'm sure you are going to love FM embroidery
Wonderful narration. Thanks for explaining the rationale behind everything - it makes it easier to retain. X
Thank you Amanda. I appreciate you saying that
So very inspiring, have been looking for free motion embroidery tutorials and yours is by far the best I've seen! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Thank you. I'm glad you like them. I hope you love doing FM embroidery.
Beautiful work and a great video. Very clear and calm ! Free motion had eluded me so far but I am persevering. Practice makes perfect. All the best and happy sewing.
@therotundhound2354 Thank you. I'm so pleased to hear you're not giving up. Keep going, you'll love it
Wonderful video, great tips. Just what I need to do leaves on my wife’s silk chiffon flapper dress.
Thank you. Take care on such a delicate fabric
t got a Singer Quantum and I have an old Kenmore too and looking forward to turning out some beautiful work, this reflects my taste and is very inspiring. I did not set out to do such until I saw this video as I do so many crafts that I didn't think I needed another project, but OH so beautiful! Thanx SO much for sharing your savvy, artistic soul. Look forward to exploring your channel.
Thank you so much!! I’ve been looking for a good tutorial as I’ve been so interested in machine embroidery. You are so clear and explain everything!
Thank you so much Christine
Thank you Claire, this was very clearly explained. It's exactly the help I needed to add some lettering to my current patchwork project.
Hey Sue that's great to hear. Good luck with the project
Just got a new sewing machine and I am making stuffed bears for children. I want too freehand stitch JESUS LOVES ME on them your kind video will teach me how. Thank You so much. God bless you and your loved ones.
Hi Mary , glad to help. Hope it all goes well with the bears
Thank You for caring. That means so much.
Genius! Love the idea of angling out the machine.
Claire, Thank you for answering my comment... Great advise and explanation, thank you - Robert
Thank you Claire, that was brilliant, articulate and video easy to follow.
Thank you Kim. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Claire for this very informative video. I've only been sewing for about a little under a couple of years ( learning mostly by watching videos). I have been searching for a good free machine embroidery video for some time now. I'm glad I ran across yours. The way you took the time in explaining the two different methods of free machine embroidery was absolutely wonderful. I was beginning to think that I was gonna have to break down and purchase an embroidery machine. But after watching your tutorial, I am confident that I will be able to master free machine embroidery with just a little practice. I have subscribed to your channel and am excited to see what other wonderful sewing tips/ videos you have. Thanks so much.
Thank you Jamecia. I'm so pleased that you are going to have a go. Enjoy it!
Great tutorial Claire, there are a lot of tutorials but really find most of them a bit unclear or not what I'm looking for, so happy that I have found your channel, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, I'm glad you found me too! Thanks for subscribing too :)
Thank you Claire, great tuition and told me just about everything I needed to know about machine embroidery.
Thats brilliant Anne. Thank you. Happy sewing
Nice tutering …i’ve learned and picked up tips……from Ontario, Canada
Me too, from Nova Scotia
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been looking for a simple explanation on this subject and yours is by far the best I have found ,it has been so helpful for me and given me the start I needed x
@amandastratton8242 Thank you, glad to help
Great video as usual, Claire. Especially interesting and interested as I used to do calligraphy. I like the tips for the free motion writing, and the pens ! Thank you!
Thanks Viv
This is just what I was looking for. My new embroidery foot arrived today, so going to have a go tomorrow. Very excited!
Great. I hope you've enjoyed using your new foot.
Hi. Where cant i get it please?
@@ivelissetorres7805 I bought mine online. Check what type of machine you have first. Then I just searched the internet.
Great tips Claire 👍♥️🇦🇺
Thank you
Hello Claire, thank you very much for this very useful video! I have just bought myself a new sewing machine, and I can't wait to start to do some free machine embroidery, trying some letters ! Although my first language isn't english, I really did understand very well the way you have explained and given some tips ! I'd love to see more of your videos ! In the meantime I better start practice ! Merci !
Thats great to hear, thank you. Enjoy your new sewing machine. I hope to do some more videos soon
Yet again I've learned something else new..thank you my dear♥️👍
Thanks you, you are very welcome.
Love the tip for changing the angle of the machine for lettering
Thanks Rae
Realy helpful, and I love your tips/secrets. THANK YOU
Thank you Mandume
Extraordinary explanations! Thanks for all the tips. Starting today
Thanks Christina, enjoy your sewing journey
Claire this is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much.
Thank you Ken
Well done! I finally understand how to do this. Your hands are perfect for tutor as the nails are not so distracting that I've seen in some tutorials. Thanks for doing this. It's about the tutorial and not your fingernails. Perfect tutorial.
This was wonderful. Exactly what I needed for words
You are simply brilliant mam, thank you so much.👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦋❤️
Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, it is appreciated
Thank you so much. I'm so happy I found you.
Hi Artemis, I'm glad you found me too :)
Once again you make it all look so easy Claire. Practice makes perfect. Good tip about rotating the machine.
Also note to self: don’t grip the hoop! 🙂
Thanks Andrew. Moving the machine was a bit of a eureka moment when I had a play and discovered that. Happy Sewing!
You are a genius!
Thank you so much for the inspiration,
I can’t wait to try!!
You are too kind. Let me know how you get on! Enjoy.
Thank you Claire, lots of helpful tips :)
Thank you Karen. Happy Sewing!
That is so funny 😂😂😂 my mom was going to name me Claire and then I ended up as Stefanie, this part in the video was my favorite ♥️ Soul sisters from long ago 🫶🏼
Really enjoyed this video and love the italic writing, thank you.
Thanks Margaret. I hope you love having a go.
Thank You. Very well done. Great help. Thanks again.
Thanks Sarah , glad it helped
Very nice clear instructions thank you for your time.
Thank you Gail
New Subscriber here, thank you for the tutorial, I didn't know this could be done, It is very nice and a great way to sign the corners of my quilts.
Thank you, Hi Wanda. Your quilts will be extra special now
Great demo! Love the loop idea!
Thanks Lynn
Many thanks, Claire. Some really useful hints an tips :)
Thank you, glad you found it useful.
Thank you your video is very helpful
Thanks Karen
You made that look so easy, I just have a funny feeling it's going to take a bit of practice before I can do that with such ease.😄
@XeniaSuaiden Thank you
Thanks so much for your demonstration, it was really useful. 😊
@mirisuru Thank you
Lovely video! THanks for the tips. I saw you have madeira threads. Can you use madeira threads for machine embroidery?
@carolinaviquez2212 Yes, Madeira Classic 40 is a beautiful thread for free machine embroidery as are their metallic threads. I have been using them over 30 years !
Thanks so much for making this video Claire! I found your channel and website through a Frank Nutt Sewing Machine video. I am wanting to learn free motion monogramming with my vintage Kenmore, and this is exactly the sort of tutorial I've been searching for. I appreciate you openly sharing so much of your skill and technique with us.
Any chance you would consider teaching one of your projects courses online for non-UK folk? I would definitely be interested in having an opportunity to take one of your workshops.
Hi, thank you. I'm so glad you found the video useful. I am working on doing some online classes so please watch this space
So glad I've found you ,thank you so much xx
Hi Shelia, I'm glad you found me too.
Incredible tutorial
Thank you
Claire ❤
Thank goodness! Every other tutorial I found used a computerized machine.
Glad you liked it
Great video! Thank you
Thank you for another brilliant tutorial
Thanks Jessica
Thank you so much for this tutorial , I'm going to try to make some myself 💜
That's brilliant, enjoy !
I love your accent. And It looks good 👍 and lol you're really funny too, but good advice. Lol I was laughing so hard when you said the part about driving a bus. Although everyone else who i watched, that's exactly what they said to do. Hold the edges to keep in control. But I guess when I actually do try it I will find out which method works best for me.
Thank you. Just find the best way that works for you and enjoy it !
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 yeah.. i just ordered some stuff.. should be shipping soon.. I got the smaller hoop to use with my machine. And a larger one because I think quilting by hand should be fun too.
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you Maggie
Very helpful video! Thank you! 😊
Thank you
Claire really good video everything explained clearly.
Any tips on using metallic threads
Xx
Always use a brand of metallic thread, I use MadeiraThreads. If the thread snaps with a normal size 80 needle then use a
metallic (metafil) needle or a topstitch size 90 needle, both have larger eyes than normal needles and can prevent friction. You may need to slacken your top tension a little. Try not to stitch too quickly because that can increase friction and make your thread snap. Hope that helps.
Thank you so much for this great video, you make it look so easy!!
Thank you, I hope you give it a go. Let me know how you get on.
So helpful thank you Claire
Lovely video
This is so nice! Love the italic writing and tip on angling the machine.
Thanks Stephanie
Thanks, super explained. 👍👍👍
Hello Claire, Thank you so much; this is a very helpful topic for me at this time. I feel very hopeful that I can complete a task for my sister,
The project in mind, with lettering on flannel (pillow cases) is for my nieces.
I wonder if I need a stabilizer (underlining) if I use the embroidery hoop.
Is there anything else I should keep in mind while using flannel.
Again, thank you for this timely information,
Linda S
Thanks Linda. Hope you get your task done ok. You don't have to use stabiliser if you use a hoop. If you are worried about pulling the pillow cases too tightly in the hoop then yes, use stabiliser and then put it in a hoop without pulling it too tightly. Depending on the stabiliser you use, you may not need to use a hoop at all.
thank you for showing this to us.
Glad you like it Dyana
Thank you for great tutorial 😃
Wow!! Never thought to turn the machine to do sideways sewing!
Hi Alicia, I know, bit mad isn't it? !
Just beautiful! Which thread do you recommend for a thicker finish, please? Thanks so much, Sue ❤
@suebrown5500 Hi Sue, I really only ever do this technique with Madeira Classic 40 thread but you could try Madeira Cotona 30 thread . The finish would be matt rathe than the lovely sheen of the viscose thread
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 thanks so much xx
VERY EXCELLENT TUTORIAL…
Glad you liked it!
I’m very new to sewing and free motion embroidery and glad I came across this video, it has helped me a lot. I would like to ask with the zigzag stitch what setting (width and length) did you have your machine set to? Thank you for this demonstration 🙂
HI Jill, the stitch width is set to the widest setting. As it is free machine embroidery and the feed dogs have been lowered and therefore the fabric is not being fed through as it is with conventional sewing, the stitch length is determined by how fast I sew and how quickly I move my hoop. If I sew quickly with my foot and move the work slowly, I get the nice close satin stitch. If I sewed at the same speed but moved my work more quickly, my stitches would not be close together. I hope that helps
Thanks! Very helpful
I loved it! Thank you
Thank you
Awesome! Thanks!
Thank you
Sewline has a great air erasable pen , very handy 🖊
Thanks @jeangreenfield5993
Thank you . This was very helpful. I am hoping to free motion around pebble shapes and I am having a hard time seeing when I head back up one side. Any tips? Thanks so much!
Hi Susan, Thank you. Have you tried turning your work around so that you are stitching towards you? That should help you see where you are going.
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 Thanks. I will try that!
Love your video definitely got thumbs up I am an absolute beginner waiting on my machine to arrive, may I ask what size ring you are using or recommend to use?
Thanks Susan. It's a 10" ( 25.5cm) hoop. I find that and 8" and 6`" hoops the most useful although I have them in all sizes
Nice, will try this! Do you have videos doing this technique on shirts? Thank you have a blessed day.
@mrscaldwell3147 Thank you . I don't but you could do this on shirts. If you didn't want to put the shirt in a hoop , you could iron some tear away stabiliser to the back of the shirt so you can embroider on it
WONDERFUL, didn't think about the stabilizer...will give it a try thank you so much.@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863
What is your sewinf machine set up like the volume and form of stitches? Great tutorial btw. Lovelots
Great stuff. I confidently use machinery in the workshop that can take your head off in a heart beat but the sewing machine still scares the giblets out of me!
Ha Ha Stephen, I can relate to your terror. I still remember when I was at school, walking into a classroom of sewing machines and being terrified! When people come to my workshops and walk into the room and the machines are all laid out, I really try to put everyone at their ease in case they have similar classroom memories.
Im looking for a cheap machine that can do letters, any suggestions?? I dont know anything about sewing or embroidery
Thank you, Claire! How long would you say your name took on the zig zag? I have 90 to make for my wedding and I'm wondering how much time to set aside! Would you recommend writing out the names in pencil when using the zig zag technique?
Hi Lily, I'm afraid I can't remember hoy long it took me to do . Are you writing the same name 90 times or different guest names? I suggest you write the longest name in pencil and time yourself doing it then you can calculate the time required to sew them. I would prep all the names but when it comes to sewing, sew a batch at a time. Remember to allow time for filling the bobbin. Don't forget to change your needle regularly too. Many congratulations on your wedding. Perhaps you can @clairemuirtextiles if you post a pic on instagram, I'd love to see your finished result. Good luck with it all, how exciting!
Hi Claire, very informative tutorial as always! One question I have seen a few videos now where a lot of free motion work is done without a hoop, just backing on the fabric, do you ever free motion embroider this way & would you recommend it? as it does appear to be easier with maneuvering the fabric without a hoop.
Hi Cindy , thank you. If you are a complete beginner I recommend using a hoop because it helps to make the fabric glide under the machine and so you can get to grips with how machine embroidery is actually done. Once you have had a go a free machine embroidering putting backing on fabric is a great thing to do and it is an economical way of using your fabric as you can sew in the corners. It's a great way to do a batch of cards. When you sew without a hoop it can mean that you need to hold your fabric down and that can prevent you from sewing freely if you push down too hard. The thing is, have a go and find out which you prefer and what's right for you. Don't let things hinder your creativity and go for it.
@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 Thanks Claire, very new to this but already getting hooked, am hoping with (a lot!) of practice I can start producing something commendable.....you make it look easy! 😉
@@cindygallichan3515 great to hear you're hooked. That was how I felt when I discovered how to do FM embroidery! I teach complete beginners all the time and I see great results after just a little time so don't think you've got to have been doing it for ages to produce something commendable. My student's work can be seen on FB- Claire Muir Textiles
Hi, Claire! I just joined your channel and I'm enjoying learning this. I purchased a machine that has a font which can't be adjusted and it's all uppercase letters. This is very helpful, and my question is what is the height or thickness of the hoop? 1/2" ? 1.25 cm? Thanks, Alicia
Hi Alicia , welcome to the channel. My hoop is just under 1 cm deep /high which will go under your machine, your may just need to push your pressure foot lever up again ( double lift) to get it under. You might like a video I did on another channel: th-cam.com/video/2fRzqjsF5Y8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Claire awesome video cud u tell me wat the stitch length is? Is it 0? many thanks!!
It doesn't matter what the stitch length is set to as the feed dogs are down and therefore if you didn't move the hoop it would stitch on the spot. I just leave mine whatever the factory setting is, I never set mine to 0.
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I've been sewing and quilting for years and have never seen this! I'm currently working on a baby quilt for my granddaughter, who is due in April. This will allow me to do a custom label! My only question is going between the words, when you pull the thread to start the next word, are those stitches secure enough so that they won't come undone?
Hi @patriciaharper5735 yes, if you stitch on the spot at the end of each letter that will really make them secure. Good luck with the quilt
Try to see if it’s water soluble on a scrap piece! I use the frixion pens in my Rocketbook and it erases with water!
Thanks for that
Amazing Thank you so much :D
Thank you Nattida
How do you get to make zigzag thinner.and thicker without changing stitch width from knob. Thank you
Claire I just want to learn free motion embroidery but just cannot get the hoop under pressfoot Al thought I put on the open toe quilting foot. Kindly advise what I am doing wrong do I have to get a special hoop or any kind of hoop can work it is not working for me. Thank you for assistance bs
I thought there was something wrong with my machine (it's cheap so possible) but, when my friend's mom let me come over so she could look at it the machine ended up being just fine... I had a nice little birds nest lol before she looked at it she thought it was a tension thing... nope I saw her putting the presser foot down and was like. "Ohhhh. That has to be down?" Rofl
Can I do this with any fabric? Like a shirt or sweatshirt?
Yes you can. I would iron on a tear away stabiliser to the back of the t-shirt/sweatshirt and don't pull it too tightly when you put in the hoop as you will stretch the fabric. Hope that helps
What lever is used at the knees to adjust the width of the stitch. S explain if you know mam
You can use your knee lift to alter the stitch width on some machines. I haven't put mine in my machine. I alter the stitch width by putting it to the widest setting on my machine. Hope that helps.
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Thank you
What,kind of presser foot are you using?And,Do,I need to use tissue paper to monogram names on the side of my caps?(&,can I monogram with my 7285Q sewing & quilting machine?(I,don't see ...why I,wouldn't be able to monogram my caps,using my sewing machine!!
Hi, I'm using a free machine embroidery foot as that doesn't clamp the fabric and I can freely move my work to free machine embroider. The tissue paper is so that you can write the letters on the tissue paper, sew on top of the tissue paper and then tear away the tissue. If you want to write directly on the cap with a pen that vanishes , you could. You may have difficulty in getting the cap at the right angle to machine embroidery because of its shape but give it a go. I don't believe that your Singer machine has the ability to drop the feed dogs for free machine embroidery but it will come with a darning plate to cover the teeth. You will need to buy a free machine embroidery foot as it won't have come with that either. Have fun
Тhank you, very clear !!!
Hi Alla, thank you