Water-soluble stabilizers (WSS) are extremely useful in machine embroidery and necessary in certain projects. Here are the most common types and uses.
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Tips for Trimming Jump Stitches
Clipping those tiny jump stitches in text, especially small text, can be a real nuisance, but what a difference it makes. People may not notice if you do trim, but if you don’t, everyone will notice!
If you are like me, trimming jump stitches in embroidered text is one of my least favorite tasks. I will share a little short cut and a tip that saves some time and keeps stitching clean.
Embroidering on Fleece: A Blanket for Ellie
Whether it is blankets or clothing, fleece is a wonderful comfort fabric and a fun base for machine embroidery.
Embroidering on Stuffed Animals: Part 1
These stuffed animals with embroidered names are adorable and I’ll show you how it how it is done!
Removing Water-Soluble Toppers the EASY Way
If you've ever used water soluble toppers, you know that they don't tear completely away from the stitching, especially in detailed, open areas. Little specs are often left behind. This is a trick that I wanted to share with you. A customer actually told me about it and it's pretty nifty!
Using Embroidery Toppers
As if stabilizers aren’t confusing enough, throw embroidery toppers into the equation. I will help you figure out why toppers are valuable and when you should use them.