Book
The Complete Machine Embroidery Manual
Elizabeth Keegan
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Read with a project in mind
- Read the summary below and choose one question you want the book to answer.
- Open the book’s original page to check the edition, contents and access options.
- Keep a short note: the idea, where you found it, and how you could apply it to your next project.
Why we picked it
Aimed at sewing-machine owners who stitch ready-made embroidery designs. It explains the types and file formats of designs, how to get a downloaded design onto your machine, how to stabilize fabric and which threads and needles to use. A quick-reference section covers common problems, and there is advice on what to look for when buying an embroidery machine. A sensible first read before spending money on design files or a new machine.
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