Thank you so much for welcoming me to the site, not every place is as friendly, believe me!!
I love lace designs and have just done a bauble for the Christmas tree. I found the water soluble stabiliser 'cut away' around the edges towards the end of the sewing. Is the solution as simple as using 2 pieces rather than one? The bauble is a little wobbly but usable ::-)
I love the vintage-looking owls on page one of the designs, that's the only page I can see at the moment so can't wait for the site to be ok so I can download for England lol
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318167Welcome to Cute Embroidery. It is usually recommended from designer to designer the preferred way to stabilize their particular design, but I have found that the water soluble fabric-type doubled does the best for all of the FSL that I have done. ;)
158713Welcome to cute!! Great people here with lots of knowledge!Suzanne
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111366Welcome to Cute. This is a great place to make new friends. !!
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by dooniebabe
21 Nov 2012
Everyone has been great. I use a knitting forum and it's not always the case!!
6196Welcome to Cute! Sorry you are getting off to a bad start here with the technical problems but this does not happen very often! The site has just grown through a complete change and we are all trying to get used to everything so we are right there with you. I am sure all will be fix(fine tuned) and back in order very soon. It is always nice to get a new member! We all get new insights when we get a new member! Have fun, and enjoy! The designs, the friends and all of the new things going on are very interesting!
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by dooniebabe
21 Nov 2012
I am slowly downloading the designs but am only on page 5 so I am doing it bit by bit. I must say they are well worth the fee :-)
24961115667A big Aussie welcome from me too "dooniebabe". I am not sure if you are a beginner of machine embroidery or not, but if the design has more than 10,000 stitches I use two layers of Water Soluble Solvy (commonly referred on here as WSS). It gives more structure to the item being sewn. You could also use an organza, tulle, or something soft like chiffon etc. The more you try the better you become. If there is any question you need to ask, just do so, there is always someone on here who will offer assistance. Love and blessings Chris, Newcastle, Australia.
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by dooniebabe
21 Nov 2012
Have had embroidery machines for a long while but had problems with them both so finally gave in and bought the Brother one which is great. Thanks for the info.
234473Welcome donniebabe!
Which type of water soluble stabilizer did you use?
There are really only 2 types of water soluble stabilizer that is used to stitch FSL designs on .
There is a Heavy weight Film Type that is almost see through and looks like plastic.
Badgemaster and Ultra Solvy are both examples of the heavy weight Film type.
Then there is a Fibrous Type of water Soluble that is white and looks lke a very light weight Tear Away Stabilizer.
Vilene Water Soluble, or Aqua Magic, or Wet N Gone,or Wash Away are all examples of the Fibrous Type of Water soluble stabilizer.
For FSL designs that have a high stitch count or several layers of stitches on top of each other it is best to use 2 layers of either of these Water Soluble stabilizers.
For lower stitch count FSL designs 1 layer will work.
The Fibrous Type will not punch out or rip while stitching FSL designs.
The Film type may rip or punch out around stitch intensive areas of a FSL design or when doing the final satin stitch around the design.
The Film type also has to be kept in an air tight bag or it will dry out.
It could be that you are using a lighter weight Film type of water soluble stabilizer that is really used as a Topping rather than a Backing.
These are used on top of a fabric such as knit type fabric or Terry towels that is stitched on to prevent the stitches from sinking into the nap of the fabric.
You might want to purchase some ot the Fibrous type of water soluble stabilizer for better results.
EastWitch2
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by dooniebabe
21 Nov 2012
I didn't know about the fibrous one, I have been using the see-through film one. I think the first one might be the better option. Thanks for the info.
7969Glad to have you aboard; nautical reference, since you seem to love water,am I correct in that assumption? Things will be shipshape in a few days, so happy surfing in the meantime...
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by dooniebabe
20 Nov 2012
I don't like being in water much but love being on it, probably helps as we are 6 miles from the sea! Sadly, the picture wasn't taken here lol
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