I do have embroidery design software, but what does FSL look like (against an 'ordinary' design) on the screen.

When in doubt and you really want to use the design, put a piece of organza or tulle (bridal netting) between the 2 pieces of WSS and then it will be the same as FSL. Also if you have software such as embird that has a stitch simulator you can watch how it stitches out and see if it is stitching the base stitches that overlap. Hope this helps *

Just a tip on a technique that work for me is when I download the design if is freestanding I add FSL to the end to the original name of the file just in case I might move it arround by mistake.

I have decided that I will open a new folder in each designers folder and label it FSL that should solve the problem in the furtue. I now 'only' have to sort the ones already downloaded. Never a dull moment!

jjjj, most designers will label them FSL or freestanding - if they say lace - they may not be FSL - but the design has to have interconnecting lines - one upon the other - so that it is free standing - without the need of material to stay connected - interlocking threads - without stitching them out - as test - there is really no way for you to totally be sure that they are FSL over lace - unless you can view it and you almost have to train your eye to see the stitches are on top of each other. I know that sounds rough and not giving you the answer that you want to hear. The best bet - is to label them - with the designer's name as well and you can always drop them a note and ask. Good luck!

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by jjjj 13 Mar 2009

Thanks yes I do label them with the designer - I could look on the site coundn't I some times the answer is so simple - like me at the moment, and yes I will try stitching others out. Many thanks again.

good question hard to answer lol i guess fsl looks like it has latice fencing look does that make sense or you can look at it by stitch type in your software