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Here is a design I have been having problems with. The problems are 1) Gaps 2) Puckering 3) Outline does not meet design. I have worked on this so much I am beginning to dislike rabbits. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Margie
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Here is another view of the design. Margie
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Problems with Stitching Out
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Last photo of design. Margie
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pattiann
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Cute design. The problem could be the conflict between the light weight towel and the density of the design.
I've used this method successfully - use full strength liquid starch to make the fabric as stiff as paper. Let the fabric dry to just damp - I use a drying rack for sweaters so the fabric dries evenly. Iron as smooth as possible. Then I use the hoop-less method with a sticky back tear a-way stabilizer and basting around the area to be embroidered.
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jalcumbrack
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Margie,
I don't know if this will help you or not,but here is another method to try. When I am sewing on something that light weight, I try to use designs such as vintage or redwork,something with a lot less density. It appears to me that the design you have chosen is way too much for the amount of fabric under it. On something like the towel you are trying to use I simply use a couple of sheets of water soluble stabilizer underneath and one on top. I sew my basting lines on it to hold it in place,then continue to sew out the pattern,I never hoop anything like this as it tends to leave marks on the fabric.(sometimes referred to as hoop burn). Keep in mind that while these high density designs look great on the right fabric,they may not be suitable for this type of towel you have chosen. Good luck and I hope you get this problem reaolved.
Judy
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pat71896
Monday, August 4, 2008
Pattiann and Judy have given you the correct advice.
I might add that you may be a little bit fussy over a design that is quite nice. There are small flaws, but it is very nice. Unless they are meant for display, they are nice. If they are for use, you have a great set of towels!
Pat
Pat
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kyoma
Saturday, September 6, 2008
When working with a quilting cotton and wanting to use a dense design. Five little monkeys... what would be the best stablizer ?
I will try the full strength starch. I have used sizing.
Also, when using fleece or Minkee what would be the best way to stabilize and top?
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dbsullfish
Saturday, September 19, 2009
I also think the design might be too much for the fabric but another idea is to use a fuseable stabilizer on the towel. You can use up to 3 layers of this just ironed one on top of the other on the underside of the fabric. It tears away and not only will it tame puckering, it will keep the design area so stable that there will be no shifting of the fabric. With no shifting, your outlines and gaps should disappear too.
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