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Embroidery Machine / Stickmaschine

Welcome

Hello, glad you’re here! We want to make sure you have a great start. In the following, we document which materials you need, and we also link to shops so you are well informed.

Note: We do not endorse any specific shops or brands. However, it is very important that you use the correct materials so that the machines are not damaged and you achieve the best possible embroidery results.

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What do I need to bring? 🪡

  • Needles & Bobbins (Nadeln & Spulen):

    • 6× Organ embroidery needles for VR/PR, size 75 / System HAx130EBBR --> Please use exactly THESE needles and no others!
      (e.g., Shop)
    • 1× Brother bobbin for PR, VR, and PQ series
      (e.g., Shop)

  • Threads (Garne & Fäden):

    • Embroidery thread (Always use high-quality thread! It improves both the embroidery design and protects the machine)
    • Bobbin thread

  • Materials (Materialien):

    • Fabric (Caution: Do not use thick or non-flexible leather or similar materials!)
    • Stabilizer / batting (depending on the fabric)
      Info / Tips: Videos by Make Ma

How do I get an embroidery file? 🗎

How do I get an embroidery file? 🗎

  • You can use the ones already stored in the machine, either alone or in combination.

  • You can use purchased embroidery files.
    Attention: You will need a USB stick here. (Use a USB stick with a small storage capacity, as the embroidery machine has limited processing power.)

  • You can create your own files, for example using the free software Inkscape with the Inkscape-InkStitch plug-in.
    Attention: You will need a USB stick here.
    It is also recommended to bring a laptop, so you can edit the files on-site.

  • You can use the ones already stored in the machine, alone or in combination.

  • You can use purchased embroidery files.
    Attention: You will need a USB stick here. (USB nur mit kleiner Speicherkapazität, da die Rechenkapazität der Stickmaschine begrenzt ist)

  • You can create your own, for example using the free software Inkscape with the Inkscape-InkStitch plug-in.
    Attention: You will need a USB stick here. It is also recommended to bring a laptop, so you can edit the files on-site.

Hints & Tips 💡

💡 Beginners: Learn which materials to use and how embroidery works at Make Ma (no payment received; tutorials are just very well explained): tutorials and material tests included.


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