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Re: What fabric brand do you recommend?

Mary, I would also double up on your fabric,cut 2 and serge them together or baste them together so they don't slide when embroidering. This is a very "heavy" design for this type of fabric. It looks very light weight. I got a hold of some fabric one time,that I thought was alright until...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-12-2008
Re: What fabric brand do you recommend?

Hi Mary, I also do a lot of quilting. Joan is right with the different weights with muslin. If you want to continue to use up what you have ,Joan suggested that you use water soluble stabilizer on top, that will help. But I think what you could do is maybe double the fabric,use a heavy stabilizer on...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-10-2008
Re: Labels

Nancy, I have only made labels for quilts,and I used cotton or a light canvas like fabric for them,with some Ann The Gran Soft Stabilizer as a backing,wss on top and the same fabric for the back of the label.Then outline it with a satin stitch. I guess it will depend on what you are going to be putting...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-05-2008
Re: Stitch Density and Fabrics

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...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-01-2008
Re: Stitch Density and Fabrics

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...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-01-2008
Re: Stitch Density and Fabrics

Well, I guess my first question ,is what are you using for stabilizers? Are you hooping it or are you going outside the hoop? If it were me I would use a sticky on the hoop,then an iron on,light tack tear away on the back of the sweatshirt.Then lay it on the sticky,and embroider it out side the hoop...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 06-01-2008
Re: Embroidering on Fleece

Gramochs - These are all very good responses for you. I have had some issues with different fabrics as well. I do a Blog here on Annthegran and on May 25, I will be presenting my information and research on stabilizers which is exactly your problem. Please do check it out and add your experience and...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 05-18-2008
Re: Embroidering on Fleece

It was forever before I discovered that water soluble stabilizer comes in various wieghts. Use the heaviest weight for very thick piled fabrics. Sometimes two layers may be needed.

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by lself1 on 05-18-2008
Tips For Wash-Away Mesh Stabilizers

Wash-Away Mesh stabilizer is temporary and dissolves completely in water. It is great for doing projects such as lace, cutwork, appliqué, quilting or anything that needs stabilization while doing the embroidery but when you want absolutely no stabilizer left behind on the project. Wash-Away Mesh, when...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by AnnTheGran on 05-01-2008
Charity Project - Star Bunting with Polar Fleece Blanket

Every child is precious but sometimes the families of certain little ones face unique challenges. The charity FHCS (Faith Hope & Charity Stitches) has a very special way of sharing their love of sewing and embrodiery. The tiny buntings and quilts they make are a wonderful gift to those babies, keeping...

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