Ok maybe this will help. Always use same thread in bobbin you have on top. Always slow your machine to its slowest speed. Use WSS & I always use 2 layers. Do not use the clear plastic WSS use the kind that looks like it has fibers in it & I put 1 layer up 7 down & the next crosswise. Some say have WSS hatband tight while others say know. I just make sure there are no wrinkles in the Wss. When finished rinse in warm water for a few seconds then blot with paper towel or towel. I lay mine on was paper usually to dry. How long u rinse depends on how stiff it is. Long rinse less stiff. I like ornaments etc stiff. Hope this helps u on your way. Post what u do so we can see. there's always help here. Just ask. Welcome to cute *

Digitising FSL is not that difficult, but you should not have any jump stitches, all stitches should be joining or overlapping each section, criss-crossed on a very stable foundation and outlines need to be attached to the inner design section. It is very time consuming digitising FSL and the only tutorials I found, when I first started, were to purchase from Flying Needle.
I hope this info helps, Meganne

Hi Other, I am mainly doing fsl and here are some guidelines for fsl and Good Luck!!

Hi again, I did find these two tutorals but they cost $10. each but they can help get you started!

i have the book from loes van der heiden that book is also avelable in english ...al things are in that ....it is 70 euro's i believe but it is my guideline for everything .....(it is for pe design )
i never saw a free tutorial of fsl

I too, purchased a tutorial from flying needle, and I add other tecniques based on the tutorials. It is in video, very easy to understand. I love FSL too :)
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Welcome to cute, see you have got advise. Will just leave a *4u

There is a yahoo group devoted to freestanding lace. They have tutorials and projects to practice digitizing FSL. The name of the group is "The Lace Place" Go to Yahoo groups and do a search for them. It is free to join so check it out.

Excellent question. Thank you for asking this.