Top Questions about embroidery
Monday, November 24, 2008 22:53With the myriad stabilizers available, you may wonder which ones are best to use for embroidery? The answer: It all depends on the project fabric and design combination. For perfect embroidery it’s necessary to keep a buffet of stabilizers to embroider the limitless fabrics, designs and projects available.Use with a lightweight woven fabric and an open, airy embroidery design. If more stability is required on a fragile fabric, use two layers for easy removal; remove one layer at a time.The standard color for stabilizers is white but some stabilizers are available in other colors such as black, cream and nude. When it matters, use a dark color stabilizer with dark fabrics and a light color stabilizer with light color fabrics.Three lights about embroidery over the sewing area address a feature asked for by consumers - better lighting! With lights on each side of the needle area as well as one light over the large surface to the right of the needle, it is easier to see your work. An illuminated sewing area makes all your sewing more precise. Sewing is also more pleasurable because the well lighted sewing area reduces eye-stain often caused by working in low lighting.