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  • Re: Gaps, Puckering, Outlines

    Margie, I just looked at the towels you are doing and they look like the same type of fabric that I am using right now,it is very thin cotton. this is only a suggestion, you might try using a basting stitch before you start your design to hold everything in place while the design is stitching out. When...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 08-07-2008
  • 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: Water Soluable Stabalizer

    Hi Joan; I did try the med weight double and the lace came out beautifully ! I have one more to do before I can get it on my shorts...........Thanks for all your help ! Hugs!!
    Posted to Product Questions (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 05-26-2008
  • 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
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