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Machine Embroidery on Swimsuits: 10 Secrets of Success
Machine embroidery on swimsuits doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. With a few tips and techniques, Spandex and Lycra blends actually can behave and undergo multiple needle penetrations to produce beautiful stitchouts. Whether a two-piece or one-piece style, swimsuits offer more of a canvas to play with when it comes to machine embroidery designs. People tend to be a bit more adventurous with embellishments on swimwear, opting for fringe, bling and outlandish patterns. If you want to go big and choose a design that’s a bit outside of your comfort zone, or a design you love that won’t fit anything else in your wardrobe, try it on…
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The Stabilizer Series – Sulky Tender Touch
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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Tips I Shared at the Mimi G Conference
I had a wonderful time at the Mimi G Style Sewing Fashion and Style Conference this weekend. I met some amazing women who all share my passion for sewing and they were all extremely talented. One of the things I like best about conferences like this is I always come home feeling more confident in my ability to create. This particular conference was slightly outside my comfort zone because I don’t sew clothes on a regular basis! I have just recently starting sewing more clothing because of my two girls who both like the idea of designing their own clothing. My youngest daughter, Krissy, is already a fantastic designer with…
