I want it to look as perfect as possible because they are gifts

I got Aleene's brand of Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid. This information is so good, I just dipped my organza into the liquid vilene goo to begin to hoop them. I think it will make it easier, and I have enough goo. Shirlene - great tips, unfortunatley I already washed out stabilizer, so I will dip the bowl pieces in goo before I stitch them together. Bumblebee, I hope I catch you FSL in projects. Live, Laugh, Download and Stitch! christine

I zig zag mine together with narrow to wide depending on the item.carolyn

I had put some together by machine, but if is something I really love and wants it to look perfect I hand sew, you can also glue some projects. Sewing machine makes the sides you're stitching together will look thicker and loose some fo the delicate look of lace.Just take a picture and examine your project and compared them, you will see the different between hand and machine sewing...Hugs and blessings.***

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Thank You Maria
Hugs
Linda

Here are 2 links to Skeldale House that show how to sew the FSL Bowls and Doilies together.
Also one shows some tips on how to block and dry bowls and doilies using Styrofoam so they hold hold shape.

Missi has some wonderful FSL designs on her website.
They stitch out great.

EastWitch2

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Thanks for the links. The more help the better.
Hugs,
Linda

by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Went to the site and they have some very
preety FSL and good pictorials. Thanks

Thank you for this question. hehehe!!

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Your Welcome.

Hi I satin stitch mine together with a width equal to the two pieces being put together. It comes out fine and looks good. Suzanne

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Thank You.

by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Thank You.

Shirlener:
Here is the addy for the STIFFY and I believe Aleenes sells some too but stiffy is what I have.
Hugs,
Linda

Thank you for this question. I found the answers very interesting. Thanks to all for the advice. H&*

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Your welcome.

Linda, if you are a great hand stitcher - go for it - but if you are like me - I am not - I use my machine - I use a satin stitch - the same width as the edge I am covering - with the same color in the top and bobbin as I am stitching over - the width varies with each design - do a test stitch - before you start - I do with each one that I make. I like keeping the stabilizer in until they have been stitched together - I keep one edge close to the thread and the one butting up to it with some of the stabilizer - for the underside - it allows the feed dogs to flow smoother - I also start in about a 1/4 of an inch from the end and then I back stitch to the edge and then forward to the end and do a tack down on the other end. However, when I do a bowl - I like to go ahead and rinse out the stabilizer and have it as flat as I can get each part - then stitch them together - each side to side - except for the last and then I stitch the center in the middle and up the last side - as that gets a tiny bit tricky - because it closes up that bowl into a circle. Good luck and I can't wait to see all the projects that you have been working on, soon.

What is the name of that permanent fabric stiffner? I might be interested in trying that. However - I try to leave some natural stiffness from the WSS in the bowls I create - it seems the more of them that you do - the better you can tell - just how much to leave in, too.

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Oh Thank You for such a detailed answer-just what I needed. I printed it.
I have some extra pieces I can practice on
Now I see why they call you the Queen of Lace. Its the finishing that makes or breaks a project so I'm a little nervous but your advice will help me through it.

Answer:

The product is Plaid Stiffy 16 oz
bottle I believe I bought it online at Create for less.com
I think I may try a bookmark first.
I was just thinking how to tell people how
to take care of there bowls when they receive them as gifts and I thought it might be nice to wipeable and never lose its shape but then the downside is the texture is not lovely fiber but more solid
acrylic like feel which can detract from its beauty but easier to care for.
I saw a box a lady had made a few years back and she shaped a bow on top of the box and it sorta looked like porcelain and was beautiful in that application.
I think that I won't dare do this for these gifts and practice on something for
my self and see if I like it or not.

Thanks so very much.
Hugs,
Linda

by shirlener88 18 Aug 2011

Linda, thanks - I will have to look into this stuff - I like the look of the thread - but for a box or something - for jewelry or might get used alot - this stuff just might be good for that - always try small - before something that you have worked on hard to make as a gift, 1st - thanks for the title - Hehehe!

I love doing FSL bowls. I use a zig zag stitch about the same width as the satin stitch around the edge. I also use my edge joining foot so help guide the pices together smoothly. The edge joining foot was a tip I had sent into Embroidery Library's Tip of the Day that was chosen. Everyone has their favorite way of joining the pieces. it will be interesting to see the answers that you get. Be sure to post a picture in Projects if you can.

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Thank You. I should go and read those tips.

I am not an expert, but my first doily was the same pointsetta one from Yoriko's site. I used the sewing machine with a zig zag stitch to put it together using the same embroidery thread top and bobbin.

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by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

Ah it sure looks beautiful!

by castelyn 18 Aug 2011

Yes I have also used my sewing machine as "crafter" Angie, for doily and bowls. But with the bags I hand stitch the sides. Hugs Yvonne

by bumblebee 18 Aug 2011

I've done small bags by hand too. Thank You.

by susiesembroidery 18 Aug 2011

I stitch even small bags with my machine, starting on the centre , going up and then back down with a staying stitch to end off. Thank you for all the advice. I am happy to hear about something that is more permanent than my washaway to keep to bowls firm. Thanks again.