Metallic Thread Designs in the Embroidery Machine

Episode 8 | Sara Gallegos | Runtime (8 min)

Sara shares many tips and tricks to make working with metallic threads less intimidating or scary to work with and to prevent metallic threads from breaking or shredding, which they’re more prone to do than other thread types. She also explains what makes metallic threads more prone to those problems and why Madeira metallics are less likely to have them than some other brands. Plus, see a butterfly design stitched out in metallic purple and learn how to line up a pattern piece on an embroidered fabric for best results.