Learn from the embroidery experts at OESD with these educational machine embroidery how-to tutorials.

OESD's Stitch Spotlight video series features tutorials for stitching select machine embroidery designs and collections.

Our new weekly series Embroidery Buzz gives you quick tips and tricks for all your machine embroidery questions.

How to Videos

OESD's average staff member has over 25 years of machine embroidery experience, and we love to share our expertise with you! We are pleased to offer webinar training to our customers. These are some of the tutorial videos from our YouTube channel.

Embroidering on fuzzy items is no problem with OESD StitcH2O topping!
This water-soluble topping will not stick to your embroidery foot and tears away easily. Remove remnants by dabbing with water or laundering.

Dark fabric showing through your embroidery - OESD's Top Cover to the rescue!
This permanent topping prevents show-through on contrasting embroidery. Great for fleece and textured fabrics.

Embroider on hats, shoes and more with OESD's HydroStick stabilizer
Use this medium-weight tearaway stabilizer with a starch-based, water-activated adhesive coating, and these tips, to embroider on caps, shoes and more!


Embroidery on metal? Using OESD's Fuse and Seal its possible!
OESD's Fuse and Seal is a clear iron-on film for applying embroidery to almost ANY material that can take the heat of an iron!

Embroider on a fleece blanket with this magic topping!
Heat2Go Embroidery Topping is a medium-weight, clear embroidery topper that removes like magic with the touch of an iron!

Make an in the hoop mug rug using OESD Fuse and Fleece.
Fuse and Fleece is batting and stabilizer all in one! Use it to add loft to your embroidered items.


OESD's Perfect Punch Tool is the tool you never knew you were missing!
OESD’s Perfect Punch tool makes creating holes in your project simple and effortless. Easily make holes in any fabric or paper...even leather!

Piece Quilt Blocks on your Embroidery Machine AND Perfectly Place your Quilting Designs
Learn how simple it is to piece quilt blocks on your embroidery machine and then quilt in the hoop - no longarm required!

How to Quilt on your Embroidery Machine with OESD
Using this genius method, Edge to Edge or continuous quilting in the hoop is simple, making it so easy to quilt with your embroidery machine.


Embroider on a T-Shirt with OESD
Don't be intimidated by embroidering on garments...learn how simple it can be!

Embroider on a Towel with OESD
Embroidery on a towel is a breeze with the right product!

Make an OESD Tiling Scene!
Learn how simple and easy it is to create an OESD Tiling scene! These projects will surely become family heirlooms...


Using Alligator Clamps for Freestanding Lace
This short video demonstrates how quick and easy alligator clamps can assist you in building freestanding lace machine embroidery projects.

OESD Perfect Embroidery Press Cloth
THE premium tool for all your embroidery projects. Press puckers out of embroidered fabrics with ease.

 

Your Key to Perfect Embroidery... Fusible Woven
Want perfect embroidery? Fusible woven adds thread count to your fabrics, reducing puckers and wrinkles. It's magic!


OESD Stabilizer Quick View
Learn the basics of OESD stabilizer in just 2 minutes! Covering cutaway, tearaway and washaway stabilizer.

Freestanding Lace Assembly
It's so easy to assemble OESD Freestanding Lace. Watch this video to learn more.

OESD Expert Point and Press Tool
Looking for the perfect tool to help create perfect corners on your embroidery and sewing projects? This one will be your new favorite sewing gadget!


Stitch and Turn Embroidered Teddy Bear
Make a mini stuffed teddy bear right on your embroidery machine. This video shows you how to make this sweet fleece or Minkee fabric bear.

How to Embroider a Stuffed Animal
In this tutorial, you will learn how to embroider a stuffed animal - specifically ones that contain special "pillows" inside for easy removal.

Bathtime Fun Hooded Towel Tutorial
Learn tips and techniques for creating an embroidered hooded towel from the Bathtime Fun #12356 embroidery collection.