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I need advice for embroidering on a canvas tote bag with plastic coating on the inside. Any hints on how to be successful with this type of fabric? Thank you!
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If no one has a better idea, you might try making a patch and then attaching it to the tote.
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Or maybe check the files at Emb Library.
I checked their files first and did not find what I was looking for. If someone thinks I missed it please let me know.
A pocket might work.
A pocket might work.
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I'd keep the design to an open/light stitch type design. Hoop tear-away and pin the tote to the tear away. Use a heavier than usually needle - at least a 14. good luck!
Lori
Lori
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Needle size....good idea.
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I would hoopit and stitch it. Normally canvas and other heavy cottons do not need any stabilizer. The plastic should be "nothing" like vinyl, so let us know!
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It's very thick. I was thinking of not hooping it directly.
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If it is a boughten one (the dollar store here has great bags)i open one side and because of the linner or rubber i use one layer of tear away works great for me hugs carolyn
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I got it at Big Lots. Not a lot of selection. It's very large so I don't think I need to open it up. Thank you for the help.
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I do not hoop them, I do a basting stitch around the design to hold it onto the stitch and tear also use a bit of spray to hold in place.
Hugs Yvonne
Hugs Yvonne
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Thank you.
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debswebster
29 Aug 2012
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Thank you for this question! Thanks to all who answered with their techniques.
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I have quicksnap hoops for these items, so they are not in a screwed hoop and I use designs that are light and preferabley with no outline stitches.
hugs Helen
hugs Helen
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I would use sticky stabilizer to keep from making and leaving pin holes in the vinyl.
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That is my thought too.Just stick it to the hooped sticky stabilizer
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greysewist
30 Aug 2012
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If nervous about it, you could also embroider on a separate fabric either matching or contrasting, and then sew that on as a pocket. I embroider on thermal curtaining often for tote bags and find it great, though.