Understanding Machine Speed to Maximize Your Results

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As humans, it’s in our nature to push things to their limits. But just because your embroidery machine says it can run 1200 stitches per minute doesn’t mean it should as it could lead to misregistration and thread breaks. Join us in this video as John shares the different factors that can affect the speed at which your machine should be running, such as the width of your stitches, fabrics used, embroidery designs, and thread types. Apply these factors and understand your equipment for great embroidered results!

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As humans, it’s in our nature to push things to their limits. But just because your embroidery machine says it can run 1200 stitches per minute doesn’t mean it should as it could lead to misregistration and thread breaks. Join us in this video as John shares the different factors that can affect the speed at which your machine should be running, such as the width of your stitches, fabrics used, embroidery designs, and thread types. Apply these factors and understand your equipment for great embroidered results!

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Want to learn more about embroidery machine speed including thread tensions and production time? Click here to read our Complete Guide to How Machine Speed Affects Your Embroidered Results.

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