Embroidery Machine

Machine embroidery is now so heavily utilized for product branding, corporate advertising, uniform adornment and also for personal sewing and craft projects by hobbyists that the word "embroidery" is now generally more readily associated with forms of Machine Embroidery than any of the more traditional forms of "Hand Embroidery".

There are two main types of Machine Embroidery:

The first "Free Motion Sewing Machine Embroidery", involves using a basic zigzag sewing machine.

The second "Computerized Machine Embroidery" involves using an embroidery machine or sewing/embroidery machine.

Free-Motion Machine Embroidery is the process whereby embroidered designs are created utilizing a basic zigzag sewing machine.(i.e. That is, utilizing a machine that has essentially been designed primarily for tailoring. These types of sewing machines are not computer controlled, do not have an in built "hooping" system and are not capable of loading pre-made patterns).

With the advent of computerized machine embroidery, the main use of manual machine embroidery isin fiber art and quilting projects. While some still use this type of embroidery to embellish garments, with the ease and decreasing cost of computerized embroidery machine, it is rapidly falling out of favor. Many quilters and fabric artists now use a free machine embroidery process often called "thread drawing" (or thread painting) to create embellishments on items, or to create examples of textile art.

These days virtually all modern embroidery machines are computer controlled and specifically engineered for embroidery.

Not all machines are for embroidery only. Some are a combination of embroidery and sewing. Some of the more advanced features becoming available include a large color touchscreen, a USB interface, design editing software on the machine, embroidery adviser software, and design file storage systems.

Just about any type of fabric can be embroidered, given the proper stabilizer. For example, open lace and embroidering items are being developed. Anything from paper to fabric to lightweight balsa wood and more can be embroidered. Machine embroidery commonly uses polyester, Rayon, or metallic embroidery thread, though other thread types are available. 40wt thread is the most commonly used embroidery thread weight. Bobbin thread is usually either 60wt or 90wt thread. The quality of thread used can greatly affect the number of thread breaks and other embroidery problems. Polyester thread is generally more color safe and durable.

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