The Makery

Embroidery Machine

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Description

The Brother Innov-is NQ1700e embroidery machine is a computerized sewing machine that embroiders fabric. You can use the embroidery machine personalize, embellish, and monogram home décor items, garments, and accessories. There are many built-in designs and fonts. Custom designs can be made on Hatch Embroidery software, available for use in the Makery, or purchased online as digital .PES files.

Includes

  1. Brother Innov-is NQ1700e embroidery machine
  2. Machine embroidery hoops
    • Small – 1″ x 2.5″
    • Medium – 4″ x 4″
    • Large – 5″ x 7″
    • Extra Large – 6″ x 10″
  3. Machine embroidery needles
    • Size 11/75 – good for most fabrics
    • Size 14/90 – best for heavier material
  4. Pre-wound bobbins
  5. Machine embroidery thread
  6. Stabilizer
    • Sulky Soft’n Sheer cut away
    • Suky Tear-Easy tear away
    • Sulky Sticky+ adhesive tear away
    • Sulky Solvy wash away
    • Sulky Totally Stable heat-on tear away

You Must Bring

  1. Fabric to embroider
    • Up to 3mm thick
  2. A design file in .PES format

    • Built-In Designs – free to use monograms, fonts, and designs.
    • Purchase Designs – purchase designs from sites such as
    • Make Your Own – use Hatch Embroidery software, available in the Makery, to create your own designs.
  3. OPTIONAL – Machine embroidery thread
    • Machine embroidery thread is available for purchase at the Makery, but you can bring your own.
    • Only following brands are approved to use with the embroidery machine:
      • Gutermann
      • Madeira
      • Robison-Anton
      • Simplicity Pro
      • Sulky
  4. OPTIONAL – Stabilizer
    • Stabilizer is available for purchase at the Makery, but you can bring your own.
    • The following brands are recommended:
      • Floriani
      • Sulky

Always bring extra material. The Makery is not a production facility. Most projects require testing and refining. Things don’t always turn out well on the first try. Be ready to experiment.

Learning and Resources

Classes in the Makery – New programs every quarter!

LinkedIn Learning – Online video tutorials for design software such as Adobe Photoshop

CreativeBug – Online crafting tutorials — great for inspiration!

Brother Innov-is NQ 1700e Operation Manual

Brother NQ1700e Quick Reference Guide

Brother NQ1700e Embroidery Design Guide

Stabilizer Resources

Baby Lock Stabilizer Reference Guide

Floriani Stabilizer Quick Reference Guide

Floriani Stabilizer Workbook

Videos

▶️ How to Jump Stitch Count on the Embroidery Machine

▶️ How to Load the Embroidery Hoop

▶️ How to Move Designs for the Embroidery Machine

▶️ How to Pause the Embroidery Machine

▶️ How to Thread the Embroidery Machine

▶️ Makery Craft:  Embroidered Skyline Sign

▶️ Machine Embroidery Hooping Basics

▶️ PLAYLIST — Hatch Embroidery 2

▶️ Tutorial Videos from Brother

Purchase Designs Online

File Type .PES

iBroidery

Etsy

Urban Threads

Purchase Embroidery Materials

JoAnn

Linda Z’s

Quilters Destination

Sulky

 

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