Hello, seeking advice on how best to embroider on a thin, very stretchy scarf. I've embroidered on knits with success but this is way stretchier? Ball point needle? Wss on top n bottom? Was going to do one letter preferably around 3". Satin or fill stitch?
Tia,Hugs,
Wimpy Lee
1966
You have some good advice already. You also want to be sure to not use a dense design. I once used a satin stitch designs that iterally cut the design out of the fabric.
33641Interesting way to firm up a fabric!
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by embquilt
25 Oct 2015
Hmmm I don't have plain gelatin BUT I do have Terisl Magic...the wheels are turning.
by crafter2243
25 Oct 2015
Interresting article. I stiffen up fabric by dissolving left over little pieces of WSS in water instead of Gelatin. Never have done it on delicate material as this one.
33350Embroidery Library tip!
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by embquilt
25 Oct 2015
Going to investigate these two links.
When my Toesies feel better I will try them out and report back!
Thanks
Hugs
33350Hi Lee, I think you've got the right idea. I'd place two pieces of tear away on the back and two pieces of WSS on the top. I'd also use my FIX stitch to make sure the scarf doesn't move whilst being embroidered. I would use the 4x4 hoop to further ensure the scarf is securely in position. I would use the finest lowest number needle for sewing on sheer fabric. E.g. an 8 or a 10 sharp - the finer the needle the less damage going through the fine fabric. Good luck with it all, love Chris
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by Barbaric
25 Oct 2015
I recently went to an embroidery day and they sprayed the chiffon fabric with hair lacquer to stiffen it and added 2 pieces of tissue paper when hooping to stop hoop burn. You have to remove the center of the tissue paper. DO NOT STITCH OVER IT.
by Barbaric
25 Oct 2015
Hoop the tissue paper the same way you would any stabilizer and remove the center. There is a difference
between hair spray and the lacquer and it doesn't matter what brand you use.
by Barbaric
25 Oct 2015
Another method of stiffening fabric is to place all your little pieces of washaway stabilizer into a jar and add a little bit of water and dettol. (it needs to be on the gluggy side) Paint it on or dip it depending how much mixture you have.
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