I use either a light weight denim, or poplin. I also use a cut away stabilizer, that I leave on, cut apart with pinking shears then just sew on with a normal zig zag. Satin stitch would make them too stiff. The color change is just to make clipping jumps easier

Design #: 4258208 Size (in): 3.07"(w)x2.80"(h)   (mm): 78mm(w)x71mm(h) Stitches: 4117 Colors: 2 Print Color Chart Free Download Select Format:   hus jef pcs pes sew

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