Which is the most recommended thread for embroidery?

Ballpoint needles can be used for all types of projects. However, we recommend using sharp point needles on leather, satin or any other fine material. For heavy material, we recommend using an 80/12 needle. On metallic threads, use a 90/14 needle, which has a larger eye that will reduce friction as the thread passes through.

We recommend the use of backings whatever you are embroidering because it is the stabilizer for your design. <span>The backing you use will depend on the material you’re embroidering. On heavyweight materials, use lightweight backings such as tear-away. For lightweight garments, use heavyweight backings such as cut-away.</span>

No. Every type of thread will work differently, so be sure to adjust the tension depending on the thread you use. For metallic threads, loosen the top tension knob and reduce the speed of your machine for better quality stitches.

The size of the hoop depends on the size of the embroidery you want to create. The best hoop to use is the smallest hoop that the design will fit in. You can place the hoop on top of the printout from your embroidery software to get an idea of the hoop size you should use for the particular design. We also recommend using the trace function on your machine to ensure that the needle will not hit the frame.

Common causes of thread breaks:

• The needle can be worn out if you’ve been using it for a long period of time or on thick materials.
• Your machine may be threaded incorrectly. Check the thread passage to make sure all the threads are correctly positioned.
• Threads might be damaged or old.
• Prolonged exposure to air, light and heat can make your thread brittle. To prevent breaks, store thread in a dark, cool place.
• Hooping may not be tight enough.
• The tension might be too loose or too tight.
• The thread quality may be poor.
• The design quality may be poor.

This is a hooping error. You need to create proper tension by making sure the hooping is tight and the fabric is not wrinkled. Be sure not to stretch the material, as this could ruin the design. You might need a stronger stabilizer.

We would advise that a stronger needle is used for cap embroidery. It is also very important to pay attention to the digitzed logo. You should be aware of which logos may be used for different materials. The way the stitch file was created may not be suitable for caps. Also, the hooping may not be correct.

You should change the needle’s size to control the bending of the needle. The size of the needle depends on the size of the stitch you want to create. Generally, heavy fabrics require large needles, and light fabrics require small needles.

A basic guideline that many professional embroiderers use to determine when to change needles is the three strikes rule. You should replace a needle whenever there has been three consecutive thread breaks on the needle. You should also change a needle if it breaks or is skipping stitches.

Common reasons why needles break:

• The needle is worn out, bent or old.
• The design may have too many stitches for the area.
• You might have hit a hoop.
• Hooping wasn’t tight or smooth.
• The fabric or material is too thick for the type of needle.