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The Difference Between an Embroidery and a Sewing Machine 

If you are a beginner sewer you may not be familiar with the distinction between an embroidery machine and a sewing machine, but we can help. Both of these machines hold a wide range of similarities. However, let’s have a look at their differences.

Sewing Machine

Sewing machines are used for your typical, everyday sewing and are a convenient way to sew two stitches together while making a piece of fabric functional. There are different kinds of sewing, for instance, construction sewing and straightforward sewing.

Do not be confused even if you have not heard of these terms before. Most people are not familiar with them. They are mostly industry jargon. However, such terms are not too hard to grasp.

Construction sewing involves sewing two pieces of fabric. It finishes the edge of one piece of fabric. It may also control darts or pleats of the material. They work constructively, as the name suggests.

Embroidery Machine

Embroidery machines are specifically used for embroidery stitching. They involve sewing designs on fabric to make it a fabulous work of art. Like other forms of stitching we mentioned above, an embroidery is a specialized form of stitching.

Some machines can work for all of the different sewing forms you may need, while others can only perform construction sewing and embroidery. Typically, only highly specialized machines can produce embroidery stitching.

Embroidery sewing is mainly the name for decorative stitching. This type of stitching flourishes in certain industries, for instance, banner-making companies. Embroidery stitches are based on designs. They generally involve thirty to forty embroidery threads. Embroidery machines use texture-building and repetitive stitching techniques to form patterns. They can also fill the pattern with color.

If you use a machine that is designed for embroidery stitching, it lets you make uniform stitches, as well. It is a time and energy-saving machine. 

Meistergram embroidery machines are highly used in commercial settings. They are peculiarly made to deal with commercial business demands.

If you are in search of a Meistergram embroidery machine, check out GoldStar Tool’s available products. If you have questions or don’t know which one is right for you, give us a call at 1-800-868-4419 for guidance!