I use either a light weight denim, or poplin. I also use a cut away stabilizer, that I leave on, cut apart with pinking shears then just sew on with a normal zig zag. Satin stitch would make them too stiff. The color change is just to make clipping jumps easier

Design #: 4264839 Size (in): 3.19"(w)x2.95"(h)   (mm): 81mm(w)x75mm(h) Stitches: 6897 Colors: 2 Print Color Chart Free Download Select Format:   hus jef pcs pes sew

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