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From: sewhappyrtr
Date: 06-05-2007, 06:21 PM (1 of 5)
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Hello, I have a ? about embroidery. Can you embroider a design on fabric, and then cut that out and then use your design to appliquie on other fabric? I know you can make applique designs but can you use any design that a person would like? For instance I have the Brother ULT2003D that has Disney designs on it. I want to embroider on some jeans the different characters, but of course jeans will be difficult to get hooped and to then sew. Sooooo.. can I embroider the design and then sew/attach it to my jeans..? I guess I am still learning about my machine. Thanks to all in advance for your help.  
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User: sewhappyrtr
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From: paroper
Date: 06-05-2007, 08:30 PM (2 of 5)
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One thing you can do is do your embroidery on organza and then use a heating tool, soddering iron, wood burner, etc and melt the fabric away in the places that it doesn't need to be, however, this presents a temp problem with your jeans if you have a reason that you would use high heat on the jeans. You can also an applique and remove it and put it on something, but you may or may not be able to get the close look you need as they are meant to be done in place. Most people use a hoopless method and embroidery directly on the jeans. Sometimes you split the jeans seams. I've done embroidery waaaaaayyyy down pant legs on large, 16 inch hoops by turning the garment wrong side out and not hooping but attaching it near the design. Hoopless embroidery is done when you hoop only the stabilzier and then either use an adhesive stabilizer in the hoop or you use a spray adhesive to attach your project. The project then should be either machine basted (preferred) or hand stitched into place to make sure that the weight of the fabric does not pull it loose. You also must make sure that the stabilzer matches the weight of the fabric or the design will pucker and pull. pam
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User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 06-05-2007, 11:24 PM (3 of 5)
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You can also use tulle to embroidery on and then cut the tulle away and leave only the tulle that is under the design. There is a glue you can use that is called Fabric Tac it's permanent once it dries but use it on a test fabric first because it can get hard on flimsy fabric. I think you would be safe using it on Jeans. I got it at Hobby Lobby but I also saw it at Hancock Fabric the other day when I wasn't looking for it. A large bottle was only around 5.00. There is a new product put out by Floriani. It's called Appli-Kay Wonder. You iron onto the fabric after you embroidery then cut away the tulle or organza and then you tear the paper that is on the back of the Appli-Kay and it is sticky. You can position it where you want it to be then and reposition it if you have to move it, it will stay in place because it's tacky, when you get it right where you want it then you iron it down and it's permanent. I bought a whole role of this for 8.99 at a local quilt shop. I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-06-2007, 08:24 AM (4 of 5)
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I don't know anything much about machine embroidery but I found this site that seems quite educational. www.sadiasews.com/blog MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 06-06-2007, 08:35 AM (5 of 5)
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http://www.elsasdesigns.com/3dpansies.html These are 3-D pansies by Elsa and they work very well. If you download the freebie, there are directions for making the 3D free standing flower. Although intended for the 3D flowers, the basic directions could be used for just about any project. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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