Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, embroidery can be divided into two categories, the first one is hand embroidery (traditional embroidery). Like the Cross Stitch. And in China, Su embroidery, Cantonese embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Shu embroidery, are known as the “four famous embroideries”.
The second one is machine embroidery (modern technology embroidery), which mainly uses embroidery machines. Here we will discuss the different sorts of machine embroidery technics.
First of all, let’s start with the embroidery machine.
Embroidery machine – it is the product of modern scientific and technological progress, it is a labor-saving way compared with hand embroidery, also with stable quality, high efficiency, low cost, batch production and other advantages.
The main functional performance of the embroidery machine is determined by: the number of heads, head distance, number of needles, the maximum stroke of the embroidery frame X and Y directions, the electronic control system, the manufacturer’s brand, etc.
The number of heads is the number of heads working at the same time during embroidery, which determines the efficiency of the embroidery machine; Head spacing is the spacing between two adjacent machine heads, which determines the size and cost of a single embroidery or cycle embroidered by the embroidery machine; The number of needles is the number of single needles installed in each head of the embroidery machine, which determines the maximum number of color changes during embroidery and the color of the embroidery; The maximum stroke in the X and Y directions of the embroidery frame, which determines the size of the embroidery; Electronic control system, at present, the electronic control operating system of domestic embroidery machine mainly includes Dahao electronic control, Yida electronic control, Fuyi electronic control, Shanlong electronic control, etc. Different manufacturers and brands correspond to different quality, service and professional embroidery machines.
Then let’s discuss the different sorts of machine embroidery technics, which you may know the first time.
1. Plain Embroidery
Plain embroidery is the most widely used embroidery, as long as it is a material that can be embroidered, plain embroidery can be processed.
2. Three-dimensional (3D) Embroidery
Three-dimensional (3D) embroidery is a pattern using embroidery thread to wrap EVA foam inside and can be produced on plain embroidery. (EVA foam comes in different thicknesses, hardness and colors).
3. Hollow Three-dimensional (3D) Embroidery
Hollow three-dimensional embroidery can be produced on plain embroidery, which is using styrofoam similar to three-dimensional embroidery, and after embroidery, the styrofoam is washed off with a dry cleaning machine to form an intermediate hollow. (Styrofoam surface is smooth, usually thickness 1~5mm)
4. Applique Embroidery
Applique embroidery use patches instead of stitches to make the pattern more vivid and can be processed by ordinary embroidery machines.
5. Thick Thread Embroidery
Thick thread embroidery is processed by using thicker sewing thread (such as 60S/3 thread) as embroidery thread, with a large hole needle or large needle, thick thread hook and 3mm needle board to complete embroidery, ordinary embroidery machines is fine.
6. Carved Hole Embroidery
Carved Hole embroidery can be produced on a normal plain embroidery machine, but the hole embroidery device needs to be installed (currently only on the 1st pin bar). It is carved through the fabric with a carving knife and then wrapped with embroidery thread to form a hole in the middle.
7. Flat Gold Thread Embroidery
Flat gold thread can be used in plain embroidery machine production, because flat gold thread is flat so it is necessary to install a flat gold thread device (can be installed on any needle bar).
8. Sequin Embroidery
Sequins of the same shape and size are specified to be strung together into a rope-like material and then embroidered on a plain embroidery machine that has been equipped with a bead embroidery device.
Note: Sequin embroidery device is required
The Sequin embroidery device can be installed on the first or last needle of the head of the specified model. IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSTALL SEQUIN SIZES FROM 2MM TO 12MM.
9. Tufting Embroidery
A flocking needle needs to be installed in the embroidery machine, and the principle of the embroidery is to use the hook on the flocking needle to hook the fiber fleece on the flannel cloth and plant it on another fabric.
10. Toothbrush Embroidery
In the ordinary embroidery process, a certain height of accessories (such as EVA) is added to the fabric. After the embroidery is completed, the embroidery thread on the EVA is repaired and flattened with tools, and the accessories are removed to form embroidery with the shape of a toothbrush. . Commonly known as toothbrush embroidery.
11. Crepe Embroidery
Wrinkle embroidery can be produced on ordinary embroidery machines, but need to cooperate with shrink backing and water-soluble stabilizer, the shrinkage of the backing makes the fabric wrinkle, and the water-soluble stabilizer gets separated from the fabric in the water. Usually, the effect on the thin fabric( like the chemical fiber fabric) is more obvious.
12. Cap Embroidery
The cap embroidery needs to be produced with the cap frame on the cylindrical machine, which is an embroidery method to embroider the finished hat.
13. Garment embroidery
The garment embroidery needs to be produced with a garment frame on a barrel machine, which is an embroidery method that makes finished clothes and then takes them to the machine for embroidery.
14. Socks Embroidery
Sock embroidery can be produced in plain embroidery machines, but it is embroidered only with the sock frame.
15. Towel Embroidery and Chain Embroidery
Towel embroidery
The embroidery method, which is very popular in European and American, with the effect of a terry cloth, soft to the touch, and the colors come in a variety of ways.
With the special parts on the machine, the embroidery thread is hooked from under the machine, and one yarn circle after another is wound to bring out the towel effect.
Chain Embroidery
It’s similar to the tower embroidery, but the effect is different, it’s like a chain, that’s why it gets its name.
16. Crystal Embroidery
With automated machines, Swarlow or other rhinestones, crystals for a more luxurious and fashionable melody. The embroidery machine needs to be equipped with additional configuration.
17. Gemstone Embroidery
A new technics with more variation, Luxurious design and distinctive style. Special materials are required.
18. High-speed Rope Embroidery, Imitation Towel Embroidery
The embroidery machine installed with high-speed rope embroidery and imitation towel embroidery device, can make this high value-added rope embroidery or imitation towel embroidery.
Rope embroidery makes the lines clearer and more prominent, but also soft, increasing the fullness and thickness of the embroidery pattern, which is loved by designers, commonly found in clothing embroidery, luggage embroidery, household embroidery, etc.
Imitation towel embroidery is similar to the towel embroidery effect of special machines, relatively speaking, it has a stronger sense of fluffiness, soft and warm, it is more used for children’s clothing embroidery, toy embroidery, winter clothes embroidery, etc.
19. Roll Embroidery
Roll embroidery is an embroidery method that uses embroidery thread to wrap a string roll inside.
The three types of embroidery thread, core thread and coil thread are integrated into one to create roll embroidery.
In addition, the interval of the roll can be set in four stages on the operation panel, so that a variety of high-value-added embroidery products can be created
20. Invisible Embroidery
Invisible embroidery is applied with embroidery, and special accessories are installed to fix the inner “underside” of the embroidery ribbon material, without seeing the method of fixing the thread.
The difference between invisible embroidery and rope embroidery is that the embroidery thread is pressed under the rope belt during invisible embroidery, and the existence of the embroidery thread cannot be seen from the surface, while the embroidery thread that fixes the rope belt can be seen directly.
21. Thick-knotted Rope Embroidery
Breaking through the limitations of previous production, it can be embroidered with a rope strap of different thicknesses. On sweaters and knitted fabrics, it can also make special techniques that imitate hand-embroidery. Special parts are required on the embroidery machine.
22. Frilled Embroidery
Frilled embroidery is also known as pinnate stitch embroidery. Frilled embroidery is a method in which the flower ribbon material is repeatedly fixed when there is a pinnate stitch due to the up and down movement of the tube foot
23. Sawtooth Embroidery
The sawtooth embroidery needle method is to take the serrated needle step of the left and right lock needle for the material by swinging left and right of the sawtooth embroidery device. It is also easy to embroider on materials that have creative threads such as thickness changes and materials that cannot be embroidered directly with needles. The sawtooth embroidery needle method is to swing left and right through the sawtooth embroidery device, and the serrated needle step of the left and right lock needles is adopted for the material, and there are a total of 6 embroidery needle methods to choose from. It is also easy to embroider on materials that have creative threads such as thickness changes and materials that cannot be embroidered directly with needles.
24. Laser Cutting Embroidery
Laser cutting embroidery can be produced on TLFD, is the embroidery and excitation technology together, laser cutting is divided into surface cutting, semi-cutting and full cutting.
25. Thermal Pad Printing and Embroidery
This embroidery method is combined with printing on embroidery, through the printing pattern to bring out a unique sense of layering and express delicate color patterns. The advantage is that the pigment is more environmentally friendly, not easy to fade, and there is no need for the traditional rinse process before and after printing and dyeing. But the cost is more expensive than traditional printing. Special materials and special processes are required. Embroidery combined with printing.
26. Broadband Embroidery
30mm-50mm broadband embroidery, vertical three-dimensional effect, mostly used in high-end dresses, wedding dresses and other women’s clothing.
27. Three Dimensional ADphque Embroidery
Rope vertical embroidery is similar to flower ribbon vertical embroidery, except that the material used is rope, which is also back and forth to make a uniform three-dimensional effect of the folds, and different materials also show different effects.
28. Fine Thread Rolled Embroider
Three types of materials are used: embroidery thread (75d/2), core thread (300d/2) and coil (2 75d/2), and the core thread is sewn by the coil during embroidery, and there are four options for the coiling ratio of coil and core wire, so that a variety of high-value-added embroidery products can be created. Requires a young thread embroidery device.
These are the different sorts of machine embroidery technics we are usually using nowadays. With the development of science and technology, there are more and more new technics can be used in this industrial. If you know something more, please leave a message below to let me know. Thanks.