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Machine embroidery on cardstock adds texture, dimension and a handmade finish to scrapbook layouts, birthday cards, wedding stationery and gift tags. Unlike…
Scalloped edges give applique embroidery a soft, decorative finish made from repeated rounded curves. They can frame a child’s initial, outline a floral motif,…
Tulle gives wedding veils, arched backdrops, table runners and chair decorations a light, floating appearance. Its open structure allows fabric to move…
A machine embroidery design can look perfectly proportioned on screen and still stitch out unexpectedly small or oversized. The finished result depends on the…
A baseball cap has a rounded front, while a standard embroidery hoop is designed to hold fabric flat. That mismatch is the main reason caps can pucker, shift,…
A well-chosen embroidery design can make a men’s shirt look polished, personal or ready for a team uniform. The best result comes from balancing the garment’s…
There's a particular kind of frustration that hits when you've spent an hour positioning a thread-painted flower on your favourite pair of jeans, only to pull…
Children's clothing gets mixed up faster than almost anything else in a family home. Uniforms get swapped in the change rooms of Sydney or Perth schools,…
A full back design on a jacket is one of the trickier projects a home embroiderer can take on, mainly because the area you need to cover is often larger than…
Linen has a natural texture that gives machine embroidery a relaxed, refined finish. Its cool handle and breathable surface suit everything from summer table…