Industry Insights & Resources
Embroidery Solutions: Needles and Bobbin Thread Issues
Having to stop your embroidery design project because of needles and bobbin thread breaks is frustrating. Try out these few...
The Best Uses for the Most Common Embroidery Backings and Toppings
There are plenty of backing options on the market and it can get overwhelming. Get to know the more common embroidery backing...
Even More Top Causes (and Solutions!) for Thread Breaks
We have broken down a few more top reasons your thread breaks on your embroidery machine with quick solutions to save you from...
Top Questions Asked By New Embroiders
Content written by Sue Biele and Sue Taylor, in official SWF distribution training materials. How do I know if my garment is...
Quick Pointers for Hooping Caps and Garments
When hooping a cap: Remove any cardboard stiffener in the cap, you do not want to sew through this Always use backing when...
Fabric Stitching Issues: Fixes for Puckering, Looping and Sinking Designs
When you're stuck on fabric stitching issues, it can be frustrating to know where to begin. Sometimes just a few minor...
Guest Embroidery Instructor Spotlight: Bill Garvin from BG Tech Services
We had the pleasure of hosting Bill Garvin at Stitch It International headquarters during one of his seminars for embroiderers....
How To Fix Alignment Issues on Embroidery Designs
Embroidery design alignment issues can happen for a variety of reasons. We walk through three of these solutions to try to get...
Top Thread Breaks and What To Do About Them
Re-thread your machine, while making sure that you hold the thread very tight (it mustn't loop anywhere). Then, BEFORE...