How to Hoop for Embroidery - Including the Floating Technique for Towels and Shirts

One of the most common questions beginners have when they get their first embroidery machine is how to actually get their project into the hoop correctly. There are actually two ways to hoop, and knowing which one to use makes a huge difference in your results.

Today I'm going to walk you through both the traditional hooping method and the floating technique - which is what you'll use for items like dish towels, shirts, and anything else that's too thick, too large, or too awkward to hoop the traditional way.

How to Halftone an Image for DTF Without Photoshop | Video Tutorial

If you're tired of stiff, heavy DTF transfers that feel like plastic, it’s time to start halftoning. 

You don't need expensive or complicated software like Photoshop to achieve this.

How Much Does Roland BN2 Ink Actually Cost Per Sticker? (Plus: Why your low ink warning is lying to you)

If you're running a sticker business on your Roland BN2 and you have NO idea how much your ink is actually costing you per sticker - keep reading. The math might shock you, and if you're pricing your stickers based on guesses, you're almost certainly losing money.

But here's the twist - before we get to the sticker pricing help - I recently made a discovery that has been saving me a ridiculous amount of Roland ink. It's why I'm now telling all of you to: start ignoring the low ink warning completely so you're not wasting money and ink!! 

Lake Life Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie! 

Who else is ready for lake season? This week I have the perfect Lake Life summer sun design for all of my lake lovers out there! 

Borderless Printing from Silhouette Studio (Yes, It's Possible!)

You know what's awesome? When you're printing DIY patterned vinyl and you can print edge to edge from Silhouette Studio!

Not only do you avoid the white border around the printable vinyl sheet, but you also maximize your printable - and therefore cuttable - area.

Corrugated Plastic Laser Cut Settings

If you've been searching for the exact settings to laser cut corrugated plastic - you're in the right place.

I made a full set of photo booth props and big head cutouts for my daughter's graduation party using corrugated plastic. I've also used this same material to make holiday yard sign decorations so knowing how to cut coroplast is super helpful! 

I'm going to give you the exact numbers so you don't have to spend time doing test cuts like I did.

How to Transfer Embroidery Designs from Computer to Brother machine

If you just purchased an embroidery design and you're staring at a folder full of files wondering what on earth to do next - you are in the right place. Transferring embroidery designs from your computer to your Brother machine is simpler than it looks, and once you know the steps it takes about two minutes.

There are two ways to do this - via USB thumb drive or wirelessly through the Artspira app. This tutorial covers the USB method, which works for any design you purchase or download regardless of where you got it.

Why Tracing in Silhouette Studio Creates Double Cut Lines (and the Workaround)

Are you getting double cut lines when you trace in Silhouette Studio?   

This is a common issue when tracing lines in Silhouette Studio.  And the "issue" is actually how tracing works. 

Read on for the best way to to recreate lines in Silhouette Studio. 

Sit Relax Gossip Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School - Freebie Friday!

Can you believe how quickly summer is moving along? 

How to Fill a Traced Image in Silhouette Studio (to Change the Colors)

When you trace an image in Silhouette Studio to create cut lines the cut lines are red and the design itself is transparent. 

So how do you fill a traced image in Silhouette Studio with different colors. In this tutorial I'll explain step by step how to trace a design, separate it, and then fill with color. 

Why Your CAMEO 5 or 5a Won't Connect to Silhouette Studio

If your Silhouette CAMEO 5 or CAMEO 5a won't connect to Silhouette Studio - and nothing is working to resolve it - you're in the right spot. 

One of the most frustrating things is setting up a brand new machine and the software acts like it doesn't even exist. 

Before you box it back up...read this.