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Monday, April 23, 2012

Embroidery Adds the Finishing Touch to Trend

By Oscar McCormack


Fashion comes in a large array of design, but one accent that continues to be a favorite among designers is embroidery.

Embroidered designs are showing up on swimsuits, retro caftan tunics and sometimes on sophisticated eveningwear.

If you like the look of high-end embroidery trend but don't have thousands to invest on your wardrobe, today's advanced sewing machines make it easy for you to make an embroidered look with off-the-rack dress up - even whether you're a beginning sewer.

There are three steps to add element to garments using a home sewing machine, according to Cynthia Scott, educational coordinator for the U. S. division of Janome, the world's largest manufacturer of sewing machines.

The most conventional process is called applique, which is easily the process of applying one piece of material to another. Ribbons, lace, pre-embroidered patches or even designs cut out of textile can be applied to other material by stitching around its edges. Most sewing machines have the ability to apply applique using any one of several of simple stitches. The satin stitch, zigzag stitch and blanket stitch are all stylish applique stitches that both secure your material and add a decorative finish.

Another easy embellishment program is to utilize one of the decorative stitches built into most mid-range sewing machines. These stitches range from flowers and other simple designs to heirloom stitches that gaze like they were done by hand.

To copy the more sophisticated embellishments on style items, you need a sewing machine that does embroidery in a hoop. This kind of machine presents you the ability to add professional-looking embroidery, of virtually anything you could imagine, to your outfits. You don't even have to know how to sew to use these machines. For instance, Janome's Memory Craft 300E only does embroidery. You simply import a models from a designs card or the Internet, put your item in the hoop and press "Start. "

For total control, Janome makes the Memory Craft 10001, which connects towards your computer. You use Janome's powerful embroidery design software to make exactly what you desire, then transfer the styles to the MC10001 to add your own stylish signature to any item.




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