ceedee
 
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Date: 10/26/06 6:25 PM Oops - I had posted this question earlier on the Beginner's board without realizing there is a Machine Embroidery board so I am re-posting here.
I would like to make a blanket out of fleece for a recuperating relative and decided to ask a friend to embroider the center of it with something I thought of which I think would really cheer up my relative. I don't embroider and don't want to ask my friend to do something which could end up being a bigger deal for her than I want it to be.
So, my question is: Is there a way to cover up the back side of the embroidery so that it won't be scratchy, etc. I was planning on having the blanket be 1 layer of fleece only. I figured I'd plan on an edge finish after the embroidery was done.
If it isn't possible to cover up the backside of stitching, do any of you have ideas for me?
One more thing: friend has an SE, if that matters.
Really appreciate your help. This is a special cousin of mine and I know my idea would put a big smile on his face.
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Date: 10/27/06 6:19 PM IMO, what can make the back side scratchy and stiff is the stabilizer. You could try a disolvable stabilizer or maybe the kind that they use in t-shirts. I'm not sure what it's called. If you're actually looking to cover up the stitching on the back, you might try appliqueing a small piece of fleece to the back. Or make the throw double layered and put another piece on the back that is the same as the front and stitch around the edges? |
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Date: 10/27/06 6:59 PM I have no first hand experience, but the ladies at Sun Drop have quite a few embroidered fleece items in their fashion show, including a fleece wedding dress.
You could give them a call and see what they suggest.
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Date: 10/27/06 8:23 PM After the embroidery is completed, you could apply some fusible knit stabilizer to the back. ------
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Date: 10/28/06 8:45 AM How large of a design is it? If it isn't huge, perhaps she can do it on a corner. Doing it this way, it won't matter if it is a little stiff or scratchy. Also, it won't be lost in the sea of fleece surrounding it, like it would if placed dead center. |
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Date: 11/3/06 1:26 PM Thanks, everyone, for your ideas. This is new territory for me so I really appreciate your input. I'll play around with all the ideas on scrap pieces. I know a couple of people who probably have the various backings; I'm sure they can give me a scrap or two so I don't have to buy everything for testing.
I won't be making this blanket for a few weeks but I'll be sure to post back to let you know how it went.
I know it's cold in Canada, but a fleece wedding dress?!? When I have a moment, I'll have to click on that site - I've gotta see it!
Thanks again, all! ------
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Date: 11/3/06 4:45 PM Hi Ceede,
I sew many fleece blankets, and embroidery names on them, or dog faces, or whatever!
Have her use the softest stabilizer she has, and then just trim closely around it when she is done.
Also be sure and use water soluble stabilizer "on top" of the fleece, otherwise the design just melts into the fleece.
In addition, I always put the design in a corner, so it isn't right against you. Plus, when you fold it, roll it up, you can see the design!
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Date: 11/3/06 8:27 PM Mitchs'Mom mentioned embroidering in a corner as well and that's something I wouldn't have thought of. It seems like I have lots of options now. I will be sure to w.s. stabilizer on top - having the stitches just sink into the fleece is another thing I wouldn't have known and that would have been disappointing!
Thanks for helping with this project!
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Date: 11/3/06 10:37 PM What I often do for baby blankets is cut a heart or other desired shape in a complimentary color and sew it over the backside. I often embroidery on it as well and sew it on the backside of the embroidery design. This way the name or whatever you chose is on both sides and your blanket is reversible. Hope that made sense. |
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Date: 11/4/06 9:25 AM Wendy07,
Yes, your idea makes perfect sense and is another great idea. Just one question - when you stitch the piece on the backside, are you machine-stitching and the stitches are showing thru to the front or are you hand-stitching as invisibly as possible? ------
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