What is free machine embroidery?
Click for higher resolution view The Lighthouse Free machine embroidered tie by Thomas M. Farrell (3/31/98) in metallic machine embroidery thread on cotton/polyester broadcloth. Free machine embroidery is the process of creating embroidery using an ordinary zigzag sewing machine and fabric in an ordinary embroidery hoop. Free machine embroidery is, with practice, fun and easy, and does not require the purchase of an expensive computerized embroidery sewing machine. It’s called “free” because the hoop is controlled freely by hand rather than being fixed to the machine. • What do I need to get started at free machine embroidery? • A zigzag sewing machine with a drop-feed control. (In other words, you have to be able to lower the feed dogs so they don’t try to feed the fabric.) It’s nice if you can vary the width of your zigzag stitches too. • An embroidery foot or needle with embroidery spring. An embroidery foot helps by holding the fabric down against the throat plate while nevertheles
