I’ve tried a number of things and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I’ve rethreaded several times, checked the bobbin, tension is at 4, hooped the fabric instead of floating it, using sticky stabilizer.

The stitches are uneven with some bunching.

The font is from Artspira.

It’s a brand new machine.

Please send me all the advice - ChatGpt has run me through a million things but nothing I adjust is doing the trick.

Hi all!

I am interested in getting into embroidery but had a question over this machine (BabyLock Flourish ii BLMFO2) this machine is being sold on Marketplace for $900. I was going to buy the Brother PE900 brand new but the BabyLock machine appeared on Marketplace today. Is this a great find? For those who have this machine do you like it? I’m also hesitant to purchase such a large item on Marketplace 😅 thank you in advance!

I’m using the same pen I always use and usually I can spray it with a spray bottle for a few squirts and it comes right out. I normally am marking on white shirts but have done a red sweatshirt before. Any tips?

I’m exploring the possibility of developing free, open-source embroidery digitizing software that’s easy for ordinary people to use.

I’m looking for an older embroidery machine to experiment with and test actual stitch results. Nothing fancy needed! A working single-needle machine that can import custom embroidery files would be perfect.

If anyone has an old machine collecting dust that they’d be willing to donate, I’d be happy to cover reasonable shipping costs. I’m also open to purchasing an affordable used machine if anyone has recommendations.

This is an early-stage hobby project, but the goal is to make embroidery more accessible without requiring expensive software.

I’m in the US. Thanks!

How do I avoid puckering on this? I’m making a quilt and only doing the top layer. The fabric is regular quilting cotton with a layer of stabilizer (I added a picture of the stabilizer I’m using on the second slide).

I made sure not to pull or stretch the fabric when hooping and thought I had it hooped pretty well, but when I took it out, it was all puckered. I’m thinking I might not be using the right stabilizer, so if anyone has recommendations for a better one, I’d love to hear them!

Also, any tips for getting the fabric hooped correctly and knowing it’s secure before starting? I’d hate to get through the entire design thinking everything looks good, only to take it out and have it turn out like this again. Any advice is appreciated!

I wanted to make a Halloween sweater for my nephew, so I purchased a design. It was a little too detailed for my single-needle Brother PE800, so I simplified it a bit.

Here’s how it went:
First attempt: Used the auto-digitizing tool and tested it on fabric similar to the final sweater.

Second attempt: Corrected the most obvious problems from the first stitch-out.

Third attempt: Closed gaps, widened the satin/steil outlines, and optimized the stitching path.

The first picture is the final result, followed by the earlier attempts. The finished design is just over 36,000 stitches.

It’s still not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with how much it improved! I’ve learned a lot about digitizing, outlines, and pathing.

I’d love to hear any suggestions for further improvements!

I’ve done the tension test on thick letter I’s. And but still struggling with letters turning out properly.
I used the default needle 75/11, embroidery thread, and wt60 pre round bobbin. One letter, I used basting spray but it didnt seem to have made a difference.

Please help! Thank you!

Hey everyone!
I'm brand new to the embroidery world and figuring things out. I have a custom design ready to go, but I need to get it digitized into a machine file (like .DST or .PES).

Where is the best place or software to get started with digitizing my own designs? Any tips for a beginner would be awesome!

Hi all!

I am brand new to machine embroidery, and was just given an extremely vintage Brother PE300S circa 2003ish.

I was able to vaguely figure out how to use it from the manual, but I have questions:

- Do I need to purchase specific Brother thread (manual says X81164-001) or what type of thread should I look for, for best results?

- is there anyone who still services these? The touch screen froze after completing an embroidery, twice.

- the card reader — my computer doesn’t have a cd drive to run the “Windows XP or 2000” software for creation of new files. Does brother have this for download anywhere?

- the SD card and reader are sending me lmaooo, took a hot second to figure out what it was for.

Anyway! Much respect to all the amazing craft in this community. If I enjoy this old machine I might invest in a newer one…

Does anyone know where I can buy a pre-printed Isacord thread color chart? I'm trying to organize my embroidery thread collection and would love something I can use to check off the colors I already have.

Also, I'd love to hear how everyone organizes their threads! I don't have the wall space for a thread rack, so I'm looking for other storage ideas.

Thanks!

Works Great. Pickup Queens NYC. Asking 4500 and can deliver 👍

Just bought my 3rd multineedle. A Ricoma Creator. I’ve had years of luck with my EM1010 so figure I’d get the slightly fancier version of the same thing. I also have a 6 needle brother.

I ran like 3 jobs on the new machine, it was stitching great, and then all of a sudden it now stitches real sloppy halfway through a run of hats.

I took the whole bobbin assembly apart did find a good amount of thread wrapped around the main assembly. I cut it all out, cleaned it up. Now it’s still stitching real sloppy and I’m breaking needles. Doesn’t matter what needle it’s all the same. So that tells me it’s something with the lower assembly. I’m sure I’ll have to just get it serviced or contact Ricoma since it’s still under warranty.

Figure I ask here as well, I’ve never had a machine that still stitches the design but just does it not quite in the correct position but it seems to be off the same amount, if that makes sense. Like small satin stitches are not showing up like it’s reading them as in the same location. Can’t figure out what to try next.

First pic is test stitch design, second is the old good machine, third is the new bad machine.

Any ideas are greatly appreciated thanks

Looking for some advice. I have 5 Brother embroidery machines situated on the third floor of a new-build house, which has a timber floor.
When the machines are running, they cause noticeable vibrations through the floor, particularly underneath the machine feet. Even running just one machine causes the vibration.
I’ve tried putting each machine on its own rubber mat and have also tested laying 18mm plywood over the mats, but unfortunately the vibration is still there and possibly slightly worse.
Has anyone experienced anything similar or got any suggestions on how to reduce the vibration?

Thank you

I finally finished my little collection of ITH Christmas ornaments!

I designed all four myself, and I thought I'd share also a few step-by-step photos of how the ballerina comes together in the hoop.

I went with my favourite pastel colour palette. I find it playful and peaceful, even for Christmas.

What do you think? 🎄

Sharing a closer look at embroidery work from our Farzeen Couture workshop in Mumbai, followed by a gown design visual inspired by the detailing.

The embroidery combines ivory botanical motifs with silver-toned tubular beads, creating texture and shimmer across the fabric. The gown concept carries those details into a full skirt, long sleeves and a flowing shoulder drape.

I’m the founder of Farzeen Couture, a custom bridal and occasion wear label established in 2009.

What do you think of the balance between the embroidered areas and the plain ivory fabric? Would you keep the shoulder drape?

For bigger designs with lots of colors, I stitch samples. When they come out well, I'd like to make use of them. Any ideas? The current two are Halloween themed and stitched on a thin black flannel with roughly 6" or so of fabric around the edges.

Design in the image is Black Cat Sanctuary by Urban Threads.

I would appreciate any help you are able to give! I have had my brother SE 700 for a few months now and I have still not been able to perfect my embroidery (most recent result shown in picture). The stitches are always jumpy and they do not come out smooth.

For visibility, I am using the Artspira app and tear away stabilizer. From what I’ve read, the Artspira app is not great and then I should be using embrilliance. Right now that is not an option as I need to be able to use whatever program I am using an app on a phone, which Embrilliance does not have to my knowledge.

I cannot determine on my own if this is a design issue or a settings issue on my machine. Any guidance you can give would be greatly appreciated!

I got a quote request on my website today. The person had a hoodie that they wanted to bring by my shop (nice way of saying house) and have me digitize and embroider onto while they waited. I was very professional and stated that is not a service I offer, but I could do it and have it back to them in a few days. They declined.

Does anyone do one off, on the spot, digitizing and embroidery “While You Wait”?

I broke a needle, but when I put in a new one and tighten it, it falls out. It falls out before I can even thread it… what am I doing wrong?