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Embroidering on Stretch Wovens twill with 2-way stretch
schmammy   Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/5/06 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/13/13 10:59 AM I'm putting a fairly large (8x8) embroidered applique on some stretchy twill and am wondering if anyone has some tips on hooping and stabilizing. The good news is this is not for a garment so the fabric will not be required to stretch. I chose for the color and texture. Here's my thinking: -don't hoop -Stitch N Wash fusible -top with heat n gone or water soluble Your thoughts? ------ Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffet http://chihuahuaonmylap.blogspot.com/
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4982	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/13/13 2:34 PM I might add basting.
clt3 Intermediate OH USA Member since 2/6/06 Posts: 770	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 2/14/13 6:29 AM You need cutaway stabilizer on any fabric that stretches. ------ Singer 66-16. Singer 600e, Kenmore 158.1913 , Viking 1100, Brother 4000D, Brother Quattro, Bernina 930, White 634DE, Babylock Evolve, 2 Featherweights ,Pfaff Creative Performance,Janome Coverpro 1000CPX
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4982	Login to reply to this post In reply to clt3 << 2 members like this. Date: 2/14/13 9:26 AM Quote: clt3 You need cutaway stabilizer on any fabric that stretches. The item is not a garment and will not be stretching. However, the tear away may not stand up to a lot of stitching as each stitch will perforate the tear away.
schmammy   Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/5/06 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/14/13 10:48 AM I used a water stick cut away and it worked beautifully. This was my first experience with the water stick and it was...interesting. The cutaway helped keep the stitches uniform, I think, which was necessary because of the amount of stretch in the twill. I did use the Janome Blue Tipped needle, also. I'll post a pic later today. Thanks so much for the feedback! ------ Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffet http://chihuahuaonmylap.blogspot.com/
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to schmammy << 3 members like this. Date: 2/14/13 10:58 AM I did this on 2-way denim/lycra stretch; I just hooped it, with a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
biochemistress   Advanced VA USA Member since 11/8/05 Posts: 257	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/14/13 4:44 PM Looks like it turned out great!
schmammy   Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/5/06 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/14/13 7:59 PM Here's the picture:E is for Everly ------ Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffet http://chihuahuaonmylap.blogspot.com/
carolynw   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 3/19/05 Posts: 994	Login to reply to this post In reply to schmammy << Like this post Date: 2/14/13 8:46 PM Turned out beautifully! Great work
schmammy   Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/5/06 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post In reply to carolynw << Like this post Date: 2/14/13 11:48 PM Thank you so much! This is the center square of the diaper changing pad in Simplicity 2165. I made her the nursing cover using one of Robert Kaufman's vintage baby cottons. Too cute! ------ Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffet http://chihuahuaonmylap.blogspot.com/

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