How do you reduce puckering in embroidery? How do you embroider a shirt without puckering it? As your machine is stitching, if the fabric is not lying consistently flat, and instead, moves slightly when that needle comes down, the fabric will bunch up. Therefore, the secret to avoiding puckering is to keep your fabric in … Read more
How do I deal with Mylar bags? What should not be stored in Mylar bags? Foods that Should NOT Be Packaged in Mylar Bag (with an Oxygen Absorber) Brown rice is high in oil content and has a short shelf life. Foods high in moisture or oil content such as raisins, nuts, granola, chocolate chips, … Read more
Lockstitch Chainstitch Lockstitch sewing machine ○ Lock sewing machine ○ Zigzag stitching machine ○ ○ Coverstitch machine ○ What are the basic types of sewing machine? Mechanical Sewing Machine. Electronic Sewing Machine. Computerized or Automated Sewing Machine. Embroidery Machine. Overlock Sewing Machine or serger. What are the 7 types of lockstitch sewing machine? Lockstitch Sewing … Read more
Fishtail Bracelet Pattern. Candy Stripe. Chevron Bracelet Pattern. Double Chevron. Lots of Knots. Braided Stitch. Confetti Friendship Bracelet Pattern. Double Wave/Peruvian Wave Pattern Friendship Bracelet. What is the best material for friendship bracelets? Embroidery floss. Hands down, embroidery floss makes the best friendship bracelets. Embroidery floss comes in two basic types – the high-end version … Read more
Hipster beanie hat. Look around and you are likely to spot someone wearing a hipster beanie hat. High top beanie. Woven beanies. Cuffless beanies. Brimmed beanies. Ski masks. American mohair beanie. Cuffed beanie. Are there different types of beanies? These include different types of beanies – fitted, slouchy, woolen, cotton…you name it. If you’re thinking … Read more
For Stitching Historical Reproductions. For Highlighting Stitch And Texture. For Creating Lasting Family Heirlooms. Can silk thread be used in a sewing machine? Silk thread is very fine and is great to use when sewing natural fibres such as silk or wool. It’s ideal for tailoring as it is very strong and can withstand high … Read more
Woven patches use thinner threads than embroidered patches. While embroidered patches create the design using thick fabric on top of fabric backing, woven patches weave the thread designs right into the fabric with a tight weave. Are woven labels good? High Quality: Woven labels are one of the highest quality labels available. They are used … Read more
What is an infinity hoop? This Infinity Hula Hoop and Jump Rope bundle is not only fun but also practical allowing you exercise just about anywhere it’s safe to do so including in smaller workout areas. Jump rope included is lightweight, durable and has comfortable handles making it easy to grasp and carry. What hooping … Read more
Freezer paper is an excellent stabilizer. I use it most often to cut out felt pieces. I print the pattern pieces directly onto the freezer paper. (You can trace if you’re not as lazy as I am.) Can parchment paper be used as stabilizer? How do you fuse freezer paper to fabric? Draw a design … Read more
Cotton. Ring-spun cotton. Combed and ring-spun cotton. Organic cotton. Linen, other natural textiles. Can DTG printers print on cotton? In general, 100% cotton is best, but you can go down to 50% cotton and still get good results. However, combed and ringspun cotton fabric delivers the best results for DTG printing. It is also a … Read more