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Choosing embroidery supplies is an important task that must be carefully considered.

It is not just about locating the cheapest supplier but it is much more about sourcing the best quality. Whatever embroidery project you are creating quality is essential to ensure a perfect finish. A small choice of thread brand for example can have a dramatic impact not only on the result of your project but also on the life span of your machine.

When offering a personalized service customers like the customized bit, the fact that they can choose for example which color T-shirt and which color thread so it is important that you have a regular supply and constant stock.

Threads

When choosing which Embroidery Thread to use, the brand will depend on your machine.

There are very high quality versatile embroidery threads like ackermann isalon and isacord threads, which will give a really high quality finish, regardless of machine brand.

What to look for is strong glossy threads that will withstand high speed machine embroidery, and also provide a nice glossy finish.

Favorites are ackerman and vicose rayon, these types of threads will hardly break, you wont get any fraying and they will with stand domestic washing.

Embroidery Machines

Choosing the right Embroidery Machine for you is an important task. There are so many embroidery machines to choose from, it is important to consider the two following factors:

What type of fabrics will you be working with?

How Often will you use the embroidery machine?

Why is this important? Because there are two types of embroidery machines Domestic and Commercial. Buying the cheapest may cost you more in the long run. Machines like the pe150 and similar models have motors with a short life span, if your motor goes and you didn't spot the problem then you are likely to take out your screen with it, it would be cheaper to buy a new machine than to repair. So all things must be considered, don't just go for the best deal go for the best machine for you.

Look carefully at each ones features and see which ones you will need, brands vary, a favorite domestic embroidery machine would be janome for its hardwearing parts which are also cheap and easy to come by, not only that, the positioning on the hoops means you can be more versatile with the products you embroider. However for domestic allot of people like the brother pr600 so again it is what is best for you, read all the specifications on each machine

Stabilizer

There are four main types of stabilizer available to you: Cut-away, Tear-away, Heat-away and Wash-away.

The stabilizer you choose will depend on your fabric and the embroidery design for example:

Cut-away stabilizers are best for fabrics like Knitted fabrics and those loosely woven

Tear-away stabilizers provide Temporary support so this is ok for Firmly woven, natural-fiber fabrics

Heat-away stabilizers again a Temporary support so ok for fabrics that are Non washable, delicate fabrics and for off-the-edge stitching techniques

Wash-away stabilizers are used for Delicate, mesh-like, fabric like towel and are Temporary support embroidery stabilizer