stabilized in that area. The bottom line is, it looked better before rinsing.

I usually try " stretching" and re shaping, then laying it flat to dry. I DO sometimes have Curling on the edges, so them I do as dollygk suggested, and press them with a steam setting on the iron.

I see that you have found a solution for your FSL - or a happy medium - as for me - I like my WSS rinsed out of my lace - except for wall hangings and bowls - then I like the extra crispness to keep their shape. *4U

I have the same results sometimes but found that steam ironing lightly can sometimes 'fix' the lumps. I have also left the stabelizer in and no problem but tell the person you give it to that they should not be comfused, he he, if the piece gets wet, the slime!!

Sewmom, what stabilizer are you using? I use H20 Gone, it is more like a fabric. When I first started FSL I had lots of problems, because I was using the wrong stabilizer. I also found out to have nice results that I had to use 2 pieces. How do you rinse out your wss? H&*.

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by sewmom 11 Nov 2009

I'm using 2 layers of Super Solvy. I'm wondering now it it's just a digitizing problem. I'm doing bookmarks and some are turning out perfect.
The rinsing I've been experimenting with. Just a few minutes in warm water for most of them. Then I pat it dry and lay flat to finish drying. When it's dry I gently steam iron it flat with a press cloth.

Maybe try stitching the designs that do this on organza instead., The sparkly one looks lovely on angels.

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by sewmom 11 Nov 2009

I could try that. Thanks for the idea.

by toet 12 Nov 2009

hi,can you also do baskets and bowels?