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by loosie 04 Oct 2011 ( edited Oct 05'11 00:06 )
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I found a cute little jacket at Value Village, the fabric contains 70% Rayon, 25% Nylon, and 5% Spandex. My question is has anyone embroidered on this type of fabric? how was the out come? And do you have any suggestions of which needle to use and what stabilizer to use. Any feed back would be most appreciated. Thanks....Lucy

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by pennifold 04 Oct 2011
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Hi Loosie, I am assuming that this fabric is slightly stretchy. I would use Rayon embroidery thread, a number 12 needle and tear away stabiliser on the back. With regards to the top maybe some WSS (water soluble solvy) so as not to over pull the fabric. I have never sewn on this sort of fabric, but I'm sure someone may have. Just wait I'm sure someone else will help you out. Love and blessings Chris
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by loosie 04 Oct 2011
I hope your right, this will be the first time stitching out a design on a pre-made outfit and I had to choose probably one of the most difficult fabrics...lol.
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by vickiannette 04 Oct 2011
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I have had success using poplin fabric as a cutaway on strechy fabrics. Needle- would try a 75 embroidery needle.
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by loosie 05 Oct 2011
Thanks!
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by linda8450 05 Oct 2011
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If you are doing a dense design or a lace design, consider ME on nylon tulle/organza. You can "burn" the edges away (use a stncil cutter about $10 at Michaels) and get great results making a free standing patch of sorts. Just sew it on your garment with invisible thread or matching to a border and enjoy! No worries about the fabrics! Linda
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by carolyn70 05 Oct 2011
okay, I feel stupid, What is ME?
by dragonflyer 05 Oct 2011
Me too...what is ME?
by loosie 05 Oct 2011
I'm not familiar with the term ME, but then I'm still a newbie at this.... please explain. Thanks
by pcteddyb 05 Oct 2011
ME = Machine Embroidery.