Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

Machine Embroidery — Beginners Shopping List

Purple Star emoji 9 items
The perfect assortment of embroidery thread to get you started with your new machine!
Sections
3
 
 
 

Machine

 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
The Brother SE700 is the embroidery machine that I purchased to give machine embroidery a try. I wanted something that was user friendly and not overly expensive. I had a few projects in mind but the last thing I wanted to do was buy an expensive mac...
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine

Supplies — Minimum Necessary

 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
There are a lot of options when choosing what type of temporary adhesive spray you will use for your embroidery projects. This is the one that I like the best, it seems to be easily available, and it also has a great price.
SpraynBond Quilt Basting Adhesive Spray - 7.2 oz
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
When it comes to thread, you don’t need all these colors to start embroidering. I listed this though in the minimum necessary because as you start doing various designs and projects you’ll want multiple colors. For example, you will need various shad...
80 Spools Polyester Embroidery Thread Kit
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
When embroidering any kind of towel it’s helpful to use a water soluble stabilizer on the top layer and this will help your stitches from falling into the actual fabric and help them sit on top of it. This happens to be my favorite one.
New brothread Wash Away Embroidery Film 10"x10Yd
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
“If you wear, don’t tear” This is the perfect stabilizer to use with your wearable items. And the precut sheets are super convenient.
H.B.I. Cut Away Embroidery Stabilizer 8"x8"
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
“If you wear, don’t tear” I love this stabilizer for my non-wearable items. It works great and the precut squares are convenient.
Tear Away Embroidery Stabilizer 100 Sheets
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
Making sure to have extra needles will be a lifesaver when one breaks. I buy a couple of these at a time and keep them handy!!
SCHMETZ Embroidery Sewing Needles, 5-Pack

Supplies — Good to Have

 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
Any scissors will do but these curved scissors make it easier.
JARVISTAR 4” Embroidery Curved Scissors
 
Elizabeth Krzywicki profile picture
I never thought much about bobbin thread and how tedious it was to wind an empty one until I was mid embroidery project and the machine alerted me. I had to find an empty bobbin, wind it, and replace it. Sure, it’s manageable but with the reasonable ...
144pcs White Prewound Bobbin Thread Size A