maudelynn
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Post by maudelynn on Feb 20, 2008 17:10:55 GMT -5
I have a ball gown made of sheer cotton voile. I wanted to add embroidery to it but am unsure how to do it now the dress is completed. I would be very sad to soil it, or ruin it with a hoop.
Any tips or pointers?
Thank you!
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Feb 20, 2008 17:37:10 GMT -5
You can probably use some of that wash-away stabilizer if you're concerned about the voile.
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Post by cosmoblue on Feb 20, 2008 18:11:52 GMT -5
Would a hoop harm it? I've not embroidered before but I would be sad to ruin something with a hoop without knowing that is even a possibility.
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maudelynn
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Post by maudelynn on Feb 20, 2008 18:14:42 GMT -5
I get nervous about it, but having not embroidered anything but silk and cotton, I do not know! I don't want to catch it or pick it. I can leave things alone for a few days and wouldn't want permanent dents or wrinkles on the fabric.
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Post by dawnluckham on Feb 20, 2008 22:54:18 GMT -5
Have you thought of a square embroidery frame? It may work very well with your delicate fabric.
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maudelynn
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Post by maudelynn on Feb 21, 2008 21:26:54 GMT -5
Have you thought of a square embroidery frame? It may work very well with your delicate fabric. OH! I had not. I am new to embroidery and just learning all the different tools. I was thinking of actually getting a tambour stand so I would not have to hold onto the fabric as much and could use both hands! |
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