Embroidering Monograms by Machine
Terri Johnson
Class Preview
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- In-depth Instruction; over 145 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
13:38
Meet your instructor, embroidery arts educator Terri Johnson, and enjoy an engaging introduction to both traditional and modern adaptations of monogram etiquette. Next, Terri illustrates a variety of monogram styles that you can choose from, and shares pointers on what to consider when placing your designs.
Designing Monograms on the Machine
21:53
Explore the built-in fonts that come with your machine's software as you try your hand at modifying font size and density. You'll love the ease with which you can change the look of your projects with simple clicks of a button, as well as Terri's helpful tips for testing your designs. Next, you'll learn simple techniques for expanding your monogram, even if you only have a 4" x 4" hoop, and great tips on how to hoop and stitch your fabric exactly where you want your monograms to go.
Designing Monograms With Software
19:55
Now that you've had the chance to practice with built-in fonts, you're ready to create and edit your own monogram designs. Terri uses Embrilliance software to demonstrate design techniques that apply to all types of software, including tips on modifying size, adjusting density and testing pull compensation to create a seamless stitch. You'll finish the lesson with a better understanding of how to space, arrange and stitch out your designs.
Adding Frames & Decorative Elements
20:30
Add even more pizazz to your monograms with the addition of beautiful decorative elements. Terri demonstrates ways to custom-design your monograms with the addition of delicate frames or whimsical accents, whether they are built in to your machine or separate designs that you want to combine. You'll learn how to change the size and spacing of your letters in relation to the size and shape of your desired frame, as well as beautiful ways to frame your monogram with mirrored designs.
Accurate Placement With Templates
24:51
Gain even more mastery over precise placement techniques with Terri's professional advice to guide you. You'll learn how to use printer paper, vellum and specialty template materials to mark and place your design. Next, Terri walks you through the steps for hooping and stitching a variety of designs, sharing troubleshooting tips for keeping your templates right where you want them.
Monogramming Hard-to-Hoop Items
19:09
Hard-to-hoop items can be very intimidating, but Terri shares the keys to success for tricky accessories like baseball caps and zip-up boots. Discover user-friendly hooping techniques that prevent your items from getting damaged, and practice gently un-sewing various items in order to expose the areas that you want to stitch. Terri has a bevy of surprising solutions up her sleeve to help you hoop and monogram items that you never would have dreamed of embroidering before!
Troubleshooting Tricky Fabrics
24:05
Combat tricky fabrics with confidence as you apply Terri's insider secrets to your next projects. You'll learn how to achieve smooth, even stitches on surfaces like tough burlap, slippery nylon and delicate cashmere, using the best stabilizers, stitch settings and threads for the job. Terri shows you how to plan ahead for one- or two-sided designs, and shares her final design advice for adding extraordinary personal touches to your future monograms.
Engage with a timeless tradition and put a unique touch on almost anything! Join embroidery expert Terri Johnson and learn how to use any machine to create and embroider monograms with or without software, using correct etiquette and placement, and following both traditional guidelines and modern adaptations. No matter your machine or your fabric, Terri will point out a variety of aspects to consider, so that you can get flawless stitching results every time. Learn how to maximize fonts and decorative elements to create unique arrangements, and align multiple hoopings for big-impact monograms. Terri will even show you how to tackle the trickiest items, from zippered boots to baseball hats and beyond. Plus, you’ll receive elegant letter designs from A to Z, created exclusively for this class! With this impressive bevy of techniques, you’ll have all the skills you need to add a simple, personal touch no matter the occasion.
Terri Johnson
Terri Johnson has been sewing since she was a young girl. After taking many classes and working in various sewing stores, Terri opened up her own Brother Dealership in 2000, where she offered a wide variety of sewing, embroidery, quilting and software classes. She has taught embroidery across the country, whether in stores or at expos, and now hosts and teaches her own retreats.
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