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Welcome to AnnTheGran (ATG) and machine embroidery (ME). You will love what you are doing when the issues have been addressed and fixed. Pattiann is right, and may I add that you might want to use a ball point needle. T-shirts, in general, are stretchy and a ball point will 'slide' the fabric...
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Hello all, brand new here and to ME in general and am enjoying the ATG site. I have a Viking Designer SE with the 4D Extra Software. I has a Quick Font Wizard that allows you to create a stitchable font from Windows. I am stitching some little T-Shirts for my sister's Daisy Scout Troop and we chose...
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Judy's instructions are great. I need to be able to see the process and then read the instuctions. Read this blog . There are photos to help you. I do understand your problem. Hoopless embroidery is a technique which, once you understand, will be really helpful for lots of items. Practice on some...
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dear trappedinsd - I have always heard the South Dakota is really beautiful. I think that any where you have 4 definate seasons, you are going to have something great to see every day of the year. I love SD, San Diego, and am happy to be here. Check my stabilizer blog. It has some good tips for general...
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Welcome to the wonderful world of machine embroidery (ME) and AnnTheGran (ATG). ME is the most fun craft, it is beautiful, and creative, you are going to fall in love! I recommend that you start reading, reading and reading. Then, ask questions in the forum as you have just done. I recommend that you...
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Hi Pattiann! I am wondering what you mean by "donut" fashion. I have not heard this term before and am interested in what that means. Perhaps a photo could help show the method. Pat, The Avid Embroiderer
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This is a lot of very good information. I personally remember my first attempt at this type of embroidery. I have to say, it was a disappointment to say the least. Placement kits are absolutely the way to go on t-shirts because there are so many variables. A placement kit will allow for your design NOT...
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Lollie - There is no correct or incorrect answer to any ME question. If it works for you, you have a trusted and worthy method. I am delighted that you shared your info with us because it teaches and encourages any ME to try new things. Newbie or veteran ME, we all have something to share and learn,...
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Sorry, here is a more accurate answer. My personal experience is to definately use the mesh on the underside of the t-shirt. It is soft and you should have very good success. I would use a water soluble on top as well. It can be a scrap because it is not there to act as a stabilizer but to bring a little...
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Mac-Welcome to the wonderful world of machine embroidery (ME)! You will be addicted to a terrific craft with lots of helpful, friendly people. Dumb questions answered immediately, stupid questions do take a little longer (LOL). I do have a Blog on stabilizers, but it does not specifically address this...