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Sounds like you are going to embark on a fun project. In addition to testing out the water soluble stabilizers on both the top and bottom, you will want to use the same color bobbin as the top thread. That way both sides will be the same. Just try to remember that standard bobbin thread is lighter in...
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I am not the pro here, but I have been working with fleece for 4-5 months now and about the only stabilizer that I have used is the ATG water soluble on top and bottom and it has worked great for me. I have been doing pillows and throws which doesn't have to be perfect, but mine have all turned out...
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Allow me to add that you will want to place a piece of water soluble stabilizer, generally light to medium weight, on top of the fleece. Your stitches will not 'sink' into the fabric. You have other options if you are not comfortable with glue. I am not a glue fan either. I use a water soluble...
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Interesting name - flying M creations! We all run into different issues from time to time. And this one is interesting. I think a photo of your problem would help to determine what the issue might be. If I understand you correctly, the design does not sew correctly and has gaps. Sweatshirts generally...
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I think ATG is great ! And, I'm sure I'm not the only one with this question. There are some designs that I badly want to use. Here's what happens: I have stabilized BOTH sides of a sweatshirt and it's in a hoop. The design begins to sew and does fine. Then, in the middle it breaks and...
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It is interesting that you sprayed water soluble stabilizer (wss). I would think that may have caused some deterioration of the stabilizer because fluid will cause it to dissolve. I suppose if you put catsup on wss, it would dissolve. I don't know if you would be able to see that deterioration because...
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You may also want to review this post. I know that flannel and fleece are not the same, but they have similar components. It never hurts to see what others are doing. Pat, The Avid Embroiderer
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Hi Alice-What a great avatar! You were probably caught (and I use that term lovingly) because of two different factors. The first is your stabilizer. While water soluble stabilizer (wss) is recommended for this project, you also need to consider a stabilizer like adhesive wss. It will hold your fabric...
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Pattiann's information is good but it does have some limitations. For instance, it does not address the weight of the material which is a major consideration for stabilizers. Judy is correct, you need both an over the top and under the bottom stabilizers. Water soluble stabilizers (wss) are always...
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My goodness,I just realized you had two types of fabric you are using here.Silly me !I would say again for the cotton,what are you using for stabilizer's? Cotton is a very light weight fabric,so dense stitches are likely to pucker it. I just thought of something else as well,did you re-size the design...