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How many times have you carefully put a ribbon into an ITH felt item and then cut it off at the last stage? I came up with a plan today. I stitched the placement outline on tear away stabiliser and then added the ribbons. I covered that with another piece of tear away before adding the felt. It did mean stitching the outline more than once, but when I had finished all I had to do was to trim the edges like an applique.It took a bit longer, but no nasty happenings! The tear away just came away cleanly from both sides. (I didn't take a picture when I made the first one so I made another!)
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41781By George I think you've got it.. Perfect way not to have an Arrgh moment. Thanks. Marian
45918Yes Sue, I have down it once or twice, like your clever idea thanks. Sandra.
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158715I often use wss under an applique, just for security, especially when the background is terrycloth or fleece - or ribbons or bunny ears. As I know and demonstrated more than once if something can go wrong it often will :)
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by dragonflyer
23 Jun 2017
Oh, yes Martine...this is what I do also...it has saved me a few finger nail biting moments!
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234496Thanks for the tip. You make it so easy to be able to finish a project without an oops moment.
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173692I can't count that high!!! Cut them many times. Thank you for sharing!!!
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6257Brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing. And yes, I have cut them many times.
109909754Seems practical now that you have said it! One of those Ah-Hah moments. Thanks for sharing.
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by graceandham
21 Jun 2017
This is what embroidery is all about. Playing with something till we get it right!
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