Beginner's Guide to Threading Bai Mirror Embroidery Machine

Threading a 15 needle embroidery machine looks SO intimidating, but I promise it's way easier than it appears. I'm a multi needle embroidery beginner and I did it! Now that you have the Bai Mirror machine setup - I'll walk you through exactly how to thread the Bai Mirror 15 needle embroidery machine from start to finish.

Like I said, I'm learning this multi-needle embroidery machine right alongside you! Keep in mind, because this is my first experienced with a multi needle machine, I don't know the names of all the parts on this embroidery machine.  

With that said - while this was my first time threading something this complex, Bai makes it surprisingly easy with their pre-threading system.

Bai Mirror 15 Needle Embroidery Machine - Unboxing Video

Dream Machine Alert! Our First Look at the Beginner-Friendly Bai Mirror 15 Needle.

I just got my hands on the brand new Bai Mirror 15 Needle Embroidery Machine, and am SO excited to share my first impressions with you.

How to Use PES Embroidery Files in Silhouette Studio (So You Can Stop Fussy Cutting)

Did you know that you can use your Silhouette machine to cut fabric perfectly for your embroidery and applique projects? 

If you have embroidery files (like PES files), you can actually open them in Silhouette Studio and use them to cut precise fabric pieces with your Silhouette CAMEO.

Best Embroidery Machine For Beginners

The Brother SE2000 has to be hands down the easiest embroidery machine for beginners!

If you have been thinking about starting machine embroidery or looking to upgrade your current machine, this machine may be for you!

10 Reasons the Brother SE2000 Is the Easiest Embroidery Machine for Beginners

I recently upgraded my embroidery machine to a larger 5x7" wireless-compatible Brother SE-2000 and it HAS to be one of the easiest embroidery machines for beginners. 

If you're new to embroidery or applique, the Brother SE-2000 is not only user friendly it's packed with awesome features like automatic threading and wireless technology.  Read on for my top 10 reasons the Brother SE2000 is the easiest embroidery machine for beginners. 

Step By Step How to Connect and Sync Artspira App to Brother SE2000 for the First Time

In order to take full advantage of the Brother SE2000 sewing and embroidery machine you absolutely can not skip on using the Artspira app. It's literally a game changer and one of the reasons I'm so excited to upgrade from my SE600. 

Syncing the Brother app with your SE2000 will allow you to wirelessly transfer designs with ease and speed. No more thumb drives!  Read on for how to do the initial SE2000 and Artspira App sync.

How to Wirelessly Transfer Embroidery Applique Files to Brother SE2000 (Using Free Brother Artspira App)

I recently upgraded my SE600 Brother embroidery machine to the SE2000 and OMG the technology in this 5x7" embroidery and sewing machine from my starter machine is crazy. 

I have to say the biggest difference is the compatibility with Brother's Artspira app which along with digitizing your own images, also allows you to wirelessly transfer designs from a PC computer or any mobile device to the sewing machine.  

8 Mini Machines to Setup a Killer Small Craft Room

If you have a small craft room setting it up with small equipment with big power is going to help you maximize what you can do so you're not feeling limited. 

I took a 6.5' craft table and set it up with my favorite mini machines just to show you how much you can fit in a very small craft room!  Read on for all the details and to see how you can get big results and even run a business in a little space.

How to Download Embrilliance Essentials for Beginners

Embrilliance Essentials is a sewing and embroidery design software - compatible with both Mac and PC - that will give you a lot of flexibility if you are trying to merge applique or embroidery designs. 

I use it with my Brother SE2000 and Brother SE600 embroidery and sewing machines. 

There's a free version of Embrilliance, but if you want a lot more features you'll want to do the one time paid upgrade to Embrilliance Essentials. In this tutorial I'll show you how to download Embrilliance Essentials for beginners on a Mac.  The process is essential the same on PC. 

How to Do Applique with HTV for Beginners | Brother SE2000 Tutorial

You can do applique with HTV to give a different look than fabric! 

There are two different ways to do applique with HTV. There's the tear away method and then the more traditional method that's similar to how you would do fabric applique where the fabric is cut first. 

In this tutorial I'll show you how to do applique with HTV where the vinyl is pre cut with a Silhouette CAMEO. 

Trick to Use Silhouette Studio to Perfectly Place Embroidery Designs

With the power of Silhouette Studio software, you can accurately place and stitch out your embroidery and applique designs with your embroidery machine. 

This trick to add placement lines on your embroidery designs, will take all the guesswork out of lining up your embroidery machine so it stitches the design exactly where you want it!

First Machine Applique Embroidery Project with Silhouette CAMEO and Brother SE600

If you own an embroidery machine and a Silhouette machine you can combine the best of both worlds!

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus or higher will open embroidery files which means you can cut fabric applique with your Silhouette then finish the machine embroidery applique on your embroidery machine!

Combining HTV and Embroidery with Rip Away Applique

Combining HTV and embroidery is a great way for Silhouette crafters who also have an embroidery machine to use their HTV scraps!

The great thing about using heat transfer vinyl with embroidery is it's rip away applique. That means means NO cutting fabric applique which can take time and patience - even with a Silhouette rotary blade!

I actually think this technique with HTV is great for beginners as their first machine applique embroidery project!

Brother SE600 Unboxing and Set Up ( & How to Use with Silhouette CAMEO)

I jumped on the embroidery bandwagon during the pandemic after dusting off my 20+ year old sewing machine to make masks.

I was one of the lucky ones to pick up a Brother SE600 from Swing Design before sewing and embroidery machines became impossible to find. I did also find the Brother SE600 on Amazon!
Now that they're finally back in stock I'm sharing this Brother SE600 unboxing and embroidery machine set up.   Plus I have some ideas on how to use an embroidery machine with a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait machine.

How to Open Embroidery Files in Silhouette Studio to Cut with CAMEO

If you own an embroidery machine and a Silhouette machine you can combine the best of both worlds!

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus will open embroidery files which means you can cut fabric applique with your Silhouette then finish the machine embroidery applique on your embroidery machine!

Cutting Embroidery Applique Files with Silhouette CAMEO (for Beginners)

Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus allows most major embroidery applique files types to be imported and cut with Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait.

This allows you to use your Silhouette machine to cut the fabric applique so you're not fussy cutting!

Free Halloween Alphabet Set for Silhouette Crafters

It's Freebie Friday and this week I have something extra special for you - an entire monogram alphabet - and a quick Silhouette video tutorial on how to put HTV on pumpkins!

We've teamed with Silhouette U contributing designer Mary Carol from Miss Mary's Embroidery for this week's free design and she's giving Silhouette School readers a whole lot of awesomeness!