Where to go next with machine embroidery

Lettering, in-the-hoop projects, free-standing lace and software.

• Try free-standing lace on water-soluble stabiliser.
• Embroider on stretchy garments with cut-away.
• Learn embroidery software to combine and letter designs.
• Check licences: many files are for personal use only.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. Keoma Kindl: Machine embroidery for beginners
2. Sew Editor: Machine embroidery for beginners
3. Royal Present: Machine embroidery for beginners