by spendlove Moderator 21 Jun 2017

TIP.

How many times have you carefully put a ribbon into an ITH felt item and then cut it off at the last stage? I came up with a plan today. I stitched the placement outline on tear away stabiliser and then added the ribbons. I covered that with another piece of tear away before adding the felt. It did mean stitching the outline more than once, but when I had finished all I had to do was to trim the edges like an applique.It took a bit longer, but no nasty happenings! The tear away just came away cleanly from both sides. (I didn't take a picture when I made the first one so I made another!)

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Comments (14)

by lilylady 23 Jun 2017

Took the time to READ your post. Great idea!

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by marianb 22 Jun 2017

By George I think you've got it.. Perfect way not to have an Arrgh moment. Thanks. Marian

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by sandralane 22 Jun 2017

Yes Sue, I have down it once or twice, like your clever idea thanks. Sandra.

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by Sewmum1 21 Jun 2017

Great idea

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by jrob Moderator 21 Jun 2017

As crafter says, you are just full of good ideas.

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by mops Moderator 21 Jun 2017

I often use wss under an applique, just for security, especially when the background is terrycloth or fleece - or ribbons or bunny ears. As I know and demonstrated more than once if something can go wrong it often will :)