Clean hands

The most important factor is always to have clean hands. If the embroidery does not get dirty then you will not have to wash it. Washing embroideries can take the luster out of the stitches.

Tissue paper

When framing up the fabric in the beginning, also frame a piece of white acid free tissue paper with [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/02/tips-on-keeping-your-embroidery-clean/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/02/how-to-transfer-an-embroidery-design-onto-fabric/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/02/how-to-transfer-an-embroidery-design-onto-fabric/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:43:37 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=22 Prick and Pounce Method

The prick and pounce method of transferring embroidery designs is used for Applique, Brazilian, Free Embroidery, Goldwork, Needle Painting, Modern Jacobean, Traditional Jacobean and White Work. A desired design to be worked is placed beneath a piece of Velum tracing paper and all the lines of the design are traced onto the [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/02/how-to-transfer-an-embroidery-design-onto-fabric/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-good-work-habits/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-good-work-habits/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:05:39 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=16 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

Avoid mistakes by developing and practicing some simple work habits at the machine.

* When placing the hoop into the machine, run your fingers over the hooped fabric surface, feeling for any lumps or bumps. This simple precaution prevents additional, unwanted [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-good-work-habits/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-the-unkindest-cut/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-the-unkindest-cut/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:04:50 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=15 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

Probably the worst–and most avoidable–embroidery casualty is damage during the finishing process. This can occur when trimming excess threads from the work surface or, more commonly, when removing cut-away stabilizer from the back of the stitched item. Cut carefully!

When removing [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-the-unkindest-cut/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-bobbin-thread/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-bobbin-thread/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:03:48 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=14 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

Does your embroidery ever look like it’s been sprinkled with salt because the bobbin thread has pulled to the right side? This spoils the appearance of any embroidery and affects the stitch quality.

If bobbin threads routinely show on the face [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-bobbin-thread/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-get-it-straight/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-get-it-straight/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:03:07 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=13 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

One of the most aggravating mistakes made is applying crooked embroidery to a garment or project. Here’s how to get the embroidery straight every time:

1) Place the item flat on a work surface and mark a dot at the embroidery [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-get-it-straight/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-to-hoop-or-not-to-hoop/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-to-hoop-or-not-to-hoop/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:01:44 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=12 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

When embroidering knits, such as T-shirts, the fabric can stretch when hooped, especially if a firm, cut-away stabilizer is used in the hoop. Apply a tear-away, self-adhesive stabilizer to the hoop and then smooth the fabric onto the sticky surface. [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-do%e2%80%99s-and-don%e2%80%99ts-to-hoop-or-not-to-hoop/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-dos-and-donts-making-stable-choices/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-dos-and-donts-making-stable-choices/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 21:56:16 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=11 Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls. D E B O R A H   J O N E S

Making Stable Choices How do you know when you have enough or the correct stabilizer? This embroidery faux pas is at the top of the list. It’s the most common reason for outline stitching shifting from the main embroidery. It also [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/01/embroidery-dos-and-donts-making-stable-choices/feed/ 0