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That appears to be a very dense design. In digitizing for ME, there is something called a "pull effect." I don't digitize, but I believe, essentially, the original design, and its density, can cause 'pull' of the fabric. Density will pull the fabric 'inwardly' causing the...
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Another method would be to use a "heat-away" clear film. ATG has one that works very well: Heat-Away This does remove easily with a 'dry' iron - do not use the steam setting. I hope you get a chance to check out my blog for more ideas. Pat
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Hey, you guys!! Rita Moreno fans and those of us who watched Electric Company will recognize that subject line! I enjoyed that show and wonder where it went to? Well, on to my problem. Yes, The Avid Embroiderer has a problem. I have a polyester and cotton apron for sale on my website and have sold several...
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Rita: As long as you are careful not to poke through the fabic it is fine to cut the stabilizer down between the letters, lines of text or anywhere else you fell is helpful. I do this most of of the time anyway so I am not pulling on the fabric as much when I tear it away. I have used Ann's tear...
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I predict that there will be a really great Blog from The Avid Embroiderer on Hooping around Friday or Saturday, June 6 or 7, 2008. I also predict that there already is a really fun Blog from The Adventures of Crash Coarse Cathy and can be viewed at: http://www.annthegran.com/cs/blogs/crash-course-cathy...
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I can not stress enough the fact ALWAYS,ALWAYS ,ALWAYS do test sew outs for any type of fabric. It is the best way to tell what stabilizers you need for that particular item.Some may need two,three even more .I never do any embroidery without WSS on the top.It just makes every project come out nicer...
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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...
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That is often an issue regarding stabilizing. Do take a moment to read (and print for future reference) my blog on Stabilizers. I know it has almost always been my experience, 7 years and counting, that strong stabilizers are most important. Lollie is very correct, be careful that you do not stretch...
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If you are still seeking answers, I have a few to add to the ones above which, incidently, are excellent! First: Test sew out. Select a fabric similar to what you are working with. You can find these in your scraps, at a resale/charity shop or at your fabric store. You only need a small amount to do...
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I am delighted that you have such great results !!! I am doing a blog here at Annthegran and it will be posted shortly, watch for it for a few other tips and tricks that I hope you find to be useful. Keep up the great work. Send in pictures of your accomplishment so we all can enjoy the fruits of your...