Non-washable, for cutwork or lace embroideryĬompletely removable with iron and caution Torn away, but not always completely removable, depending on brand and stitch pattern Light to heavy weights fusible and non-fusible Not removed, except for cutting away excessįirmly woven, natural-fiber, stable fabrics Terry cloth towels, knits, loosely woven, or unstable fabrics Sulky and Floriani are recommended stabilizer brands. Stabilizer applied using adhesive cannot be used with the machine. Keep in mind that you might need up to 3 layers of stabilizer for your project. The one you should use for embroidery depends on the fabric you are using. Some come in iron-on options for increased stability during the embroidery process. There are 4 main types of stabilizer: cut-away, tear-away, heat-away, and wash-away (water soluble). The wrong stabilizer can cause issues with your design and the functionality of the machine. Stabilizer is a very important part of the machine-embroidery process. Designs created with SewArt are not approved for the embroidery machine.
Custom patterns can be purchased online from sites like Etsy - quality of design might vary.Additional designs can be purchased on Brother’s design website.The embroidery machine has a Design Library of monograms, fonts, and designs to use.Stabilizer applied using adhesive cannot be used with the machine.Denim, leather, backpacks, and hats are not allowed in the embroidery machine.If the thread type is questionable or unknown to staff, we will not allow it to be used with the machine. Sewing machine or hand embroidery thread cannot be used in the machine.Unapproved brands cannot be used in the embroidery machine.The following brands are approved to use with the embroidery machine.Pre-wound Brother bobbins with white machine embroidery bobbin thread.Size 14 needles are design for heavier material.Size 11 needles are designed for most fabrics.Please check with us if you are unsure about the size of your design fitting into one of our hoops. We provide hoops at the Library for use with our machine since they are machine specific. A Brother Innov-is NQ1600e Embroidery Machine.The machine has preloaded designs, monograms, and fonts to choose from found in the Brother Embroidery Design Guide. Often done by hand, the Makery has a machine capable of creating embroidery patterns quickly and easily. Decoration can be anything from simple patterns and stitches to logos and pictures containing multiple colors. With built-in embroidery designs and fonts for monogramming, the possibilities are endless.īrother NQ 1600e Quick Reference Guide What can I do?Įmbroidery is essentially the decoration of fabric and cloth using needle and thread. The Brother Innov-is NQ 1600e makes it easy to personalize, embellish, and monogram home décor items, garments, and accessories. An embroidery machine is a computerized sewing machine that embroiders fabric.