Recipe for a Good Embroidery Design

by erika on January 11, 2010

Today's Tip is an excerpt from Husqvarna Viking's
SOS Member's Newsletter:

...It is very difficult to determine the quality of designs on the Internet; pictures can be deceiving. Being able to recognize a good embroidery design will also help you when creating your own designs. Some things to consider:



How many colours are in your design? Look at the order of colours

Are there a lot of small details? Many small details will not embroider well especially on a smaller design

Look at the angles of the fill. These should be more varied and not all run in the same direction.

Does the design have a lot of jump stitches? Jump stitches slow down the embroidery process and can ruin the look of a design

The design should have dimension and not look flat. Look for texture and movement.

The outline should be precise and align perfectly

Does the design have underlay?

Are there a lot of small stitches? Small stitches sink into fabrics such as wool and knits.

Test your designs and take these things into considerations and you will save money and frustration.

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