Here are some tips to get good results with your embroidery designs sewing.
1. When its possible, run your outline stitching first, this will help stabilize your fabric even further!
2. I prefer layering solvy while stitching out a design to add dimension. Sometimes the "film" solvy can get a bit heavy using this technique, causing stiffness and can be difficult to remove. Weve found a great "web" type that gets the job done with less stiffness and is super easy to remove! The film type soluble is still best for the base layer & I use it for every design I stitch on any fabric that water will not harm.
3. Weve all heard the "stabilize, stabilize,..." To the point that Im now seeing a lot of you over stabilizing! This creates as many problems as youre trying to eliminate and wasting money. Dont over stabilize, use 1 or 2 layers of the correct stabilizer. Ask us about our commercial backings to get the best possible results for all your embroidery needs!
4. I always start with a commercial fusible backing in the appropriate weight for the fabric or garment Im stitching on. We have 3 weights of fusibles in both permanent-for dense designs-and tear away. Two of them come in a generous 48" width.
5. If your skin is sensitive, we suggest using our soft tear away backing under a fusible layer for any garments that will lay next to the skin. The soft tear away is - also rated by the US government - for use in childrens sleep wear and is formaldehyde free!
6. If you enjoy creating wearable art thats quilted, stippled or uses
the trapunto technique, we have a great "fill" backing that wont make
your garment look like a down jacket and is dense enough not to pull
apart when its laundered!
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