Whether you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, machine embroidery becomes easier, cleaner, and more creative with the right accessories. Here, we show you 10 embroidery machine products that no embroidery shop should be without—and that you'd wish you'd discovered sooner.

An embroidery machine alone isn't enough to achieve consistently clean, professional results. Only with the right accessories can designs be precisely executed, fabrics reliably secured, and typical errors such as warping, thread breakage, or uneven edges avoided.

In everyday life, it quickly becomes apparent that certain tools save time, improve results, and make creative projects significantly easier. The following products have proven their worth in practice – and many wish they had known about them right from the start.


1. Double-curved embroidery scissors

The special shape of these scissors allows you to cut threads directly under the embroidery foot without removing the embroidery hoop. Ideal for precise thread ends and tricky areas in tight hoops.


2. Tender Touch (SULKY)

A soft, iron-on interfacing for the backing of embroidery on stretch fabrics. It protects the skin from scratchy threads—especially essential for baby or sportswear.


3. Poly Flash (Gunold)

A state-of-the-art specialty yarn with a metallic effect—without the usual problems of traditional metallic yarns. Poly Flash runs steadily, resists fraying, and adds a reflective sheen to your designs.


4. Embroidery software Creativate Elite (formerly mySewnet™ Platinum)

VSM's comprehensive embroidery software with cloud connectivity, automatic pattern recognition, and photo embroidery functionality lets you digitally create, save, and seamlessly send your own designs to the machine.


5. Turning pliers

Small, long, narrow—and extremely practical: These pliers help you quickly and cleanly turn small ITH projects. They're also ideal for positioning filling material or for appliqués.


6. Embroidery needles

Embroidery needles have a rounded tip and a larger eyelet to protect the thread and material. This is especially important for metallic and fancy threads – for clean stitches without thread breakage.


7. Spray adhesive

Temporarily fixes fabrics to stabilizer without the need for a frame or pins. The adhesive is removable without leaving any residue and is ideal for jersey, appliqués, or difficult fabric combinations.


8. External spool holder

Large cones often run unevenly on the machine. An external thread stand—such as the 10-spool multi-spool holder from Brother—ensures stable thread movement and facilitates color changes. It works regardless of the manufacturer.


9. Leveling plate

This small plate compensates for height differences—for example, when starting on multi-layered fabric or thick seams. It also helps with safe needle changes. A small tool with a big impact.


10. Aqua Trick Marker

A water-soluble marker for precise placement. Ideal for shirts, bags, or appliqués. The marking disappears completely with water – leaving no residue.


Conclusion

With the right accessories, machine embroidery not only becomes easier, but also better. Whether it's better visibility, cleaner results, or less time wasted – these ten products are more than just "nice to have." They belong in every embroidery studio.

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