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I have been using Vilene from www.worldweidner.com and found it reasonably priced. I also buy a fiber type at JoAnn's and it works just as well, I usually use 2 layers to be safe. The plastic look type just doesn't seem to work, it will tear too easily from the needle going all around. Good luck, once you get your first one done, you will love it! I love FSL.
by sewbadly
10 Apr 2011
Thank you for your assistance. At my JoAnn's the bulk stabilizer is behind the counter... so, I was uncertain if they had the fiber type. I know they have the packaged Solvy.... but did not really want more plastic stuff.
Will check out worldweidner
Thank you.
by sewbadly
10 Apr 2011
Ordered from worldweidner.com
I believe I will love it... or, I would not have ordered 50 yards.
Okay, my buyers remorse on quantity is already starting...
Tough to order smaller volume with the price break offered on the larger volume.
Also, kinda crazy... since I have yet to successfully stitch out a FSL design.
Perhaps, this will be my turning point.
Again, thanks to all who aided me in this quest. Cuties Rock.
33579I use BadgeMaster for FSL and don't have a problem. Sometimes I use one layer depending on the intensity of the design, but usually 2 layers. I have used the largest hoop for my machine and only an occassional failure which is usually my own fault for placing the designs too close to each to get the most I can in one hooping. I also don't hoop it extremely tight. Just hoop it and make sure it's not wrinkled and then tighten the hoop. When you hoop it and pull it too tight when the needle pierces the stabilizer it can continue to tear just ike it was perforated and supposed to do that. Start with a new needle also and you are right to slow down the speed on the machine. Once you find the stabilizer you like you will have sew much fun making FSL. It is my favorite thing to stitch. Good Luck
by sewbadly
10 Apr 2011
Appreciate your input. Had not considered that making it too tight would also cause issues.
Seems like BadgeMaster and Vilene are the frontrunners for favorites... always good to know.
4436I do believe that it is your WSS - you need the mesh looking WSS - especially for a FSL design this thread intense. *4U
by sewbadly
09 Apr 2011
Thanks. There are so many manufacturers with the mesh looking WSS... I am not finding the weight on their products.
Are they all created equally? I found one product that has fibers in it... is that better? I have already purchased 3 different WSS products....none of which are the mesh ones. I just want to get it right this time. Appreciate your help.... as the queen of FSL you are.
211078For your first try, I would suggest you use your smallest hoop with only one design....this gives you an idea of how your machine works and how the design stitches out. You will be nervous on this first one, but just to ease your mind, stay with your machine...it helps you if nothing else......and then go for it..
I love FSL but I prefer the fibrous wss and you only use one layer and since I changed over - all FSL is just fantastic.....
by sewbadly
09 Apr 2011
Smallest hoop made sense to me...
Seems the key is the WSS.
I am located near Chicago Illinois, USA
Which fibrous wss do you suggest?
Thanks.
by jofrog2000
09 Apr 2011
I lived in Joliet when I was growing up. Do a google search for stabilizers and compare prices. Look at Terradon Embroidery, I find Terri and Don to be great people.
by sewbadly
09 Apr 2011
Appreciate the suggestions. Looked at Terradon site. They have a tear away wss and a WSS.... not sure how to choose one over the other.
Nice site... bookmarked it. Thanks.
15874If all you have is the very light- say just sulky solvy-, even 4 layers is not enough for fsl. If you have some organza, you can sew it out on that and then trim really close. I do this with designs that are not fsl. And use a wood burning tool to melt away the fuzzies left on the edges.
Jo
by ramona
09 Apr 2011
You're right. This is a step that I had forgotten. Not done the fsl but had heard of this and I hear it works great!
by jofrog2000
09 Apr 2011
the fine netting is tulle. Organza is a finely woven sheer fabric. If you've seen the small bags offered for wedding favors in the craft store, they are usually organza. Good stuff is silk, a lot are made of polyester now.
by sewbadly
09 Apr 2011
Starting machine embroidery and sewing at this late stage in my life makes me look and feel like an idiot at times. All this terminology sometimes has me treading water in the deep end of the pool. I appreciate your gentle, tactful explanation of the different fabric types.
Thank you.
32948Check out this at Embroidery Library and see if it helps you any.
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elpr...;CS_Catalog=Elprojects
by sewbadly
09 Apr 2011
Thanks. I actually checked out their tutorial before I started... little to no confidence on this one. From what I read online, it seems that the fabric WSS may well be my answer. Just hoping there is some other way around this.
Again, thanks.
23222Hi, me again.
I also slowed my machine speed to the lowest I could... 400.
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