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  • What is Stabilizer & Why Do We Need It? on It’s Sew Easy

    October 24, 2019 /

    “What is Stabilizer?” on It’s Sew Easy! Ellen March, Sulky Director of Content, takes you through which stabilizer to use when, and how to best hoop your project for best results in episode 1806 of It’s Sew Easy. 1806: Embroidery Whatever the weather, unique embroidery will make your garments memorable. Sarah Gunn opens the show with a cover-up that features beautiful embroidered monograms and pompom trim for a fun look. Then it’s time to add the collar to the trench coat with Angela Wolf. Last is Ellen March with hoop hints to make your embroidery more successful. Here is the information we had to condense on the episode. As you…

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    Embroidered Peasant Blouse by Katrina Walker Pair a soft cotton peasant blouse with beautifully textured Filaine thread machine embroidered to create a charming homespun look. Simple floral motifs are perfect for displaying the lofty nature of the Filaine and mimic the look of delicate hand crewel work. SUPPLIES Blouse Thread: Sulky 12 wt. Filaine Acrylic Needle: 100/16 Topstitch needle Pre-Stabilizer: Palmer/Pletsch PerfectSew Stabilizers: Sulky Fabri-Solvy, Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy Embroidery Designs: Charlotte’s Flowers, by Anita Goodesign Embroidery Machine: PFAFF creative icon Embroidery software (template creation and layout): Premiere+ 2   Choosing a Design for Peasant Blouse Sulky 12wt Filaine is a beautifully soft thread with wonderfully lofty texture. The thread thickness…

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    Choose the Right Needle for Sewing Projects

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    Choose The Right Sewing Needle Learning how to choose the right needle for your sewing projects is a skill that saves time and fabric. Sometimes many needles will do while other times only one specific needle will get the job done. So how do we choose the right sewing needle? Ask yourself the following questions: What type of fabric are you sewing: woven or knit? What technique are you using, such as topstitching, applique or embroidery? What thread weight are you using? The lower the number, the thicker the thread. So if you’re using a 12-wt cotton Petites thread, you’ll need a size 100/16 needle. Needle Type Universal needles are…

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    Hi there, Laura here from Trash to Couture! Need some inspiration and ideas for your handmade gifting this year?  No worries, Sulky and I have got you covered. Not only are handmade gifts a sentimental gesture, they’re also fun to create.  Below we have 4 DIY gift ideas you can make for just about everyone in your life. Get the details below : DIY Ornament: Hoop using Sulky’s Fabri Solvy – I usually do 2 layers. Use a free standing ornament design. I used a star from my Brother SE machine. Use Sulky’s Metallic Thread and metallic needles. Embroider away! Place in water and let the magic happen as the stabilizer…

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      Understand each type of stabilizer and how and when to use each one. This blog series includes helpful tips, hints and expert advice to ensure you choose the right stabilizer for your projects. Bookmark this post to refer to it later, as it’s a great resource for all things machine embroidery (and more!) Stabilizer Basics References The Stabilizer Basics – Series The Stabilizer Basics – Cut-Away and Tear-Away Stabilizer The Stabilizer Series – Your Questions Answered The Stabilizer Series – More Questions Answered The Stabilizer Basics – Water Soluble and Heat-Away The Stabilizer Basics – How Do I Get Started? The Stabilizer Infographic The Stabilizer Series – Tender Touch Once…

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    We are well into this series now and have gone through the basics of stabilizers and their uses, now lets get to some other uses! If you missed the start of this series, here are the links: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and the Infographic! Today I want to tell you about Sulky® Tender Touch™. Tender Touch originated as a “cover-a-stitch” backing that is used when you do embroidery on clothes for babies or small children. That is still the primary use of this product, but there is sew much more you can do with it! For me personally, Tender Touch has saved the day on many occasions. My…

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