She bought me a brother (disney) machine with all the bells and whistles, and she is coming by today to pick me up so we can go buy some thread. Do I really HAVE to use embroidery thread? If so, what are the best colors (most used) that I should buy? I am mainly going to focus on disney characters, flowers and animals. Also, since we're going to be out and about, are there any other extras (certain types of scissors, things like that) I should buy? Any info would be greatly appriciated.
2006-09-05 05:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by munesliver 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
well for machine embroidery u have to use machine embroidery threads only because ,they r easy to handle
bright colours r a must
greens,yellow(bright),reds,black for outline ,blue,orange
and go for some baby pink n blues also
while selecting a perticular colour,for example say red,go for the lighter as well as darker shades of red,because u hav selected disney n its very colorful
do bring some wooden rings or metal also for fixing the fabric
rings of different sizes is a must
before workin on a fabric please learn to control ur moves according to the designs on a cheaper fabric
practice ur moves
select desired embroidery stitches
and ask for machine embroidery needles
for denims u will have to buy a strongr needle
Embroidery on Different Fabrics
Working on Delicate Fabrics
If you are working on velvet, courdory, chiffon, organza, crepe, organdy, and other lightweight fabrics hoop them gently to avoid marks. The simplest way to protect the fabric is to place a buffer between it and the hoop. This buffer can be fabric, backing, or even tissue paper.
Always wrap the inner ring of your hoops for any embroidery. This will avoid snagging the goods, stops the fabric slipping and will cushion the fabric, avoiding a contact shine or deeper hoop impression. You can use bias binding or any soft gauze or tape for this.
Another option is to use a sticky backing. You place this in a large hoop and peel off the paper backing exposing the sticky side. Position your piece of fabric and press it onto the exposed area of the carrier.
Another alternative backing is the using a washaway stabilizer. To use this technique, hoop a piece of water-soluble topping both under and over the area to be stitched. When the project is completed, simply remove the topping and backing by rinsing the fabric.
Embroidery on Knits
Follow these steps to avoid puckers:
Iron on or "sticky" stabilizer
Hoop the fabric and attach the hoop.
Insert a layer of cut away stabilizer under the hoop if necessary
When embroidering on sweat-shirting or any other fabric which is puffy on the right side there's the danger of losing your work. In other words it can sink into the pile of the fabric. One solution is to use a piece of wash-away "solvy" on top and remove it when you have finished.
good luck
2006-09-05 05:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by ice cream 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do have embroidery thread and I am sure they have a certain kind of thread for embroidery machines. Look for Disney patterns at the store you go to and get an idea of the colors of thread you will use the most. I do enjoy a good pair of scissors but I would not pay more than $5. Also for cutting material a rotary cutter and mat are nice to have. Don't forget a couple of material pencils (white/pink or blue pencils that you can mark lines on material but that wash off)
2006-09-05 05:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by dkmcb02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋