- Pro Tips
- Bobbin Case Issues
- Embroidery Backing Basics And When To Use Them
- Embroidery Hacks
- Embroidery Thread Weights & What Do They Mean
- Hacks For Left Chest Design Placement
- How And When To Use Pre Digitized Fonts In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- How To Hoop A Cap
- How To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- How To Select The Right Needle For Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Stay In Tune With The Embroidery Industry
- How To Troubleshoot & Solve For Your Commercial Embroidery Machines Working Parts
- How to Troubleshoot Tension Issues With Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Use Appliqué Designs In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- Production Tips
- Pro Tips List
- Thread Weights And Their Uses
- Tips For Cleaning Up Your Puffy Foam
- Top 3 Differences in Cut Away & Tear Away Embroidery Backing
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Top Reasons To Use Fabrics In Your Embroidery Shop
- Top Tips For Commercial Embroidery Machine Maintenance
- What Are The Main Machine Embroidery Bobbin Types
- What Are The Reasons For Thread Breaks
- What Supplies Do I Need To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- When To Use Cotty Thread In Your Embroidery Designs
- When To Use More Than One Layer Of Backing
- When To Use Solvy Wash Away Backing For Commercial Machine Embroidery
- Why Is 3D Puffy Foam Profitable
The Top Reasons To Use Fabrics In Your Embroidery Business
Use quality fabrics for appliqué, patches, and to get that vintage look when doing embroidery for your customers and yourself.
1. Appliqué
Appliqué designs look more realistic by adding dimension and texture to your designs for a more customized look, saves time by using more fabric and less stitches, and is a unique service for your customers. There are different types of appliqué - fused, raw edge, reverse, smooth and decorative stitch. Let your imagination run wild! Use Gunold’s Twilly™, Canvay™, Step™ and Felty™ for your next appliqué project.
2. Patches
Fabric is an essential component to making patches, so you must start with quality materials. Create long lasting and durable patches to keep your customers happy and coming back. Using lesser quality fabrics might get you the first sale, but they won’t be returning! Use Gunold’s best selling high-quality premium fabrics Twilly™, Canvay™ and Step™ when making custom patches. Our video will show you step by step how to create patches your customers will love and proudly display!
3. Vintage Look
Who doesn’t like to go back in time? When you need that retro look Gunold Felty™ (also known as felt) saves the day. A high quality fabric that can be used for patches, appliqué or any project that requires that “vintage appeal”. Also Felty™ works great with our Vintage Fonts™, pre-digitized lettering software.
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