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I don't usually use fine fabrics as I have a tension problem with my machine which ends in puckering and pulling up which I don't know how to correct. I found some firm taffetta like fabric to practice the butterfly from the machine's memory. I was pleased with the result and went onto use a soft satin (top card), I resized to maximum which made the stitching less dense.I hooped with 1 layer of tear away stabiliser and am pleased with the overall result.
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Looks great ! Thanks for sharing all of that info for those of us who have never tried a card yet ! *4U I have been looking for cards that have the opening already cut out. Where do you find them ? Ann from smalltown, USA
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by Cutie #8325825
30 Sep 2008
http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/4880_strathmore-photoframe-cards.asp
Thank you for that link.
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Your perseverence paid off Jayemcee. Love the butterfly design.
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Your experiments went well, you've made beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing, it shows us that a bit of experimenting can lead to nice results.
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They look great. Well done on finding a solution to a problem. *4U
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very pretty. sometimes when it puckers the needle has a burr on it dul or to big when I have that problem I change my needle. some times it is either to loose or to tight.
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This is lovely. wtg There are so many reasons for designs to pucker. The less stitches there are, the less chance of puckering. That is the way you solved this problem. So, I won't think the puckering was due to a bad needle. It might be the type of stablizer for the fabric and design you are working with. There are just so many variables. Happy stitching. :-) I love the butterfly.
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They look great. I've not yet made cards but want to try it out.
When I use fine fabrics I just hoop the stabiliser and then spray with spray adhesive and stick the fabric on top. This seems to work well
When I use fine fabrics I just hoop the stabiliser and then spray with spray adhesive and stick the fabric on top. This seems to work well
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