22nd Mar 2015 | Posted by Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew
What are the Best Situations to Use Tear Away Stabilizer?
Tear Away Stabilizer is perfect for situations such as:
When embroidering on stable fabrics such as canvas, lightweight cottons and silks When working with sheer fabrics, Tear Away Stabilizer is a good option - because it is easily removed when embroidery is complete. When creating projects which are 'in the hoop'. When creating 'quick projects' - when compared to other stabilizers, Tear-away stabilizer is one of the easiest and fastest stabilizers to remove from your projects.
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20th Mar 2015 | Posted by Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew
The 6 Main Reasons for Choosing a Cut-Away Stabilizer
What are the 6 Times When it is Best to use a Cut-Away Stabilizer? Read below to find out:
When you are embroidering a project which requires - 'Permanent Stabilization.' When it is essential that all pulling is eliminated and there are absolutely no sagging stitches. When you are looking for a stabilizer which will provide superior stretch resistance. When you are looking for a stabilizer which can guarantee reliability, Cut-Away Stabilizer continues to stabilize projects even when cont
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18th Mar 2015 | Posted by Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew
What is Heat-Away Stabilizer Used for? Read below to find out:
Heat-Away Stabilizers disintegrate, melt away, and brush off the project when the heat of an iron is applied to the stabilizer. Some of the situations where Heat-Away Stabilizers are optimal include as a topping, making lace or as a lightweight backing. Additional projects ideal for the usage of Heat Away Stabilizer includes:
Monogramming Cutwork Edges 3-D Applique Lace Decrative Stitching Battenburg Lace Buttonholes Special Effects Velvet Corduroy Delicate Fabrics
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17th Mar 2015 | Posted by Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew
What is a Fabric Stash?
A stash is a collection of fabric, typically a fabric stash is the ‘fabric in the sewing room that you intend to use some day.’ The fabric stash is often one of the most valuable items a sewist owns.
16th Mar 2015 | Posted by Mr. Vac and Mrs. Sew
What is a Clasp?
A clasp is an object, which holds two objects together; there are a large variety of clasps – with a large amount of distinctive qualities, which make them suitable for a large variety of different projects. The common similarity between almost all clasps is there are two parts that connect together to become one coherent piece.