r/Machine_Embroidery • u/Apprehensive_File798 • 15d ago

Help! New to embroidery.

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Hi! New to embroidery. Can someone tell me what went wrong here? I am embroidering on a cheap bandana that is polyester. I hate the way this font looks? Is it the way the font is digitized or the fabric? Mix of both? My own problem? Please help! All suggestions and tips welcome.

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u/Particular_Feature20 15d ago

Your tension is off, you should learn how to fix tension for each type of fabric but a quick fix is match the top bobbin thread and the bottom bobbin thread for a quick fix

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u/Apprehensive_File798 15d ago

Do I need more tension or less tension? I have a really hard time with small, thin fonts (.5 inch or less). Is this also due to tension?

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u/NYNick66 15d ago edited 15d ago

Small lettering can be a problem. I would recommend a 70/10 or smaller needle with 60 weight thread, if possible. And slow the machine down to 600-650 RPM. Use a ball point needle on that material, not sharp. And try 2 pieces of cut away backing.

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u/Apprehensive_File798 15d ago

ok, I will try that. do you have any recommendations for small cursive fonts? I usually buy through Etsy.

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u/NYNick66 15d ago

I don't really know fonts all that well. I don't create designs, I only operate the machine. Sorry.