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Thank you. I was just about to ask for it, and here it is. You guys are great. I need to stiffen up a scalloped brim on a crochet hat. If I put it in a spray bottle with water and spray it, will it work without any residue? Please advise. Thank you in advance. Rachel
4685When I need to double my stablizer this rul can be used with all kinds of stablizers first put down my scrappy pieces just lay them so they cover the area to be embroidered in patch work style (no sewing) then cover with a whole piece hoop all together this way no small piece can get caught in the bottom.
27356WOW WOW THANKS TO ALL WHO GAVE ME THE TIPS I HAVE SAVED THIS PAGE IN MY DOCUMENTS TO REFER TO THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD IDEAS I WULD NOT REMEMBER THEM ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH''''SOOZIE P.S FLOWERS TO ALL
25169I just use my fingertip that is damp and stick the pieces together and reuse them. Don't get it too wet or you make holes in the stuff. Suzanne
111108As pcteddyb has said - sew the largest piece together with washaway thread - I use that with piece that hasn't any stitching - making the two pieces I need for FSL - I love reusing scraps this way.
211078Thanks for asking this! I have learned a lot from everyone! *'s for all!!
19452I sew tear or cut away stabilzer over the hole left by the design. If it is wash away I patch it by using a lite spray to stick it to the larger piece. I hope this helps.
10084First I buy it in a wide width and cut it down to fit on a paper towel roll. Then I can fit the 4x4 hoop twice sideways, or the 5x7 lengthwise. I also do not cut it, but hoop it, and leave a loose enough length-still attached-as I embroider so it does not pull. Then when the design is done, reiron it and it's useable back to where the design was.
Then, large enough pieces, I float under hooped wss for some extra strength when I want it.
And I use the small pieces under material as I piece, so the edge isn't drawn down into the hole, as I just have a throat plate for zig zag.
Right now I am stitching some decorative stitches across knit scarves, and fold a small piece at the edges to stabilize the stitches and keep it from rippling. Just washes out when I am done.
Jo
32948you have a few good answers, but I too will use my scrap of bobbin thread to stitch small pieces together to use in some of the other projects. I also keep a washable glue stick beside my machine so that I can tack a piece together as needed. I was also told that if you damped lightly the edges of two pieces and iron between wax paper it will make a larger piece. Good luck. I have a box of my scraps, and dip into it quite often.
44813Something I read here and tried it with success is; Fusing strips together by using damp fingertip dapping one edge and iron dry the two together. Iron to be on medium setting or less and no steam of course. When doing FSL I use the mended sheet on the bottom. It takes a little practice figuring out the dampness you need to successfully fuse the 2 pieces together. Good luck
by catsnhorses
04 Jun 2011
Oh, I haven't heard of this technique. Thank you! I'm going to give it a try since sewing them together was more time consuming then I could do.
109762Some folks have said they sew the leftover pieces together with washaway thread and reuse it that way. I have not tried it myself.
11257If it is wash-away you can collect all bits and put it in a spray bottle with water (not too much water). Use to spray fabric to make stiff to embroider on eg organza. Will keep for a while.
by snowbird42
04 Jun 2011
thank you that is a great idea...i was not clear i mean so i can used it again for fsl...........thank you
4450woops use not sue...lol too late at night...soozie
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