by jussyc 12 Dec 2011

Hi Cuties

Do you Underlay Stitch or not? Some designs do not have the underlay and seem to stitch out good. Others do and also stitch out good. When & if you are creating a design what do you prefer? TIA

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by meganne 12 Dec 2011

Martine said it all and I concur. :-)
hugs n roses, Meganne

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jussyc by jussyc 13 Dec 2011

Thanx *

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by dragonflyer 12 Dec 2011

I also agree with Mops...underlay unless very light or open weave design where you would be able to see the underlay under the open weave...

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jussyc by jussyc 13 Dec 2011

Thanx *

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by topcat5 12 Dec 2011

I agree with Mops. I don't digitize but I have noticed that designs that don't have underlay appear to be weak and I must use extra stabilizer to get a decent stitch-out otherwise the design seems to buckle. Listen to Mops!

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by mops Moderator 12 Dec 2011

I always use underlay in filled designs, a denser one for things like towelling or fleece, a default one for cotton, etc. When the designs is meant for batiste, tulle, netting etc. I leave it out, except for sating stitch swirls which need a bit of body.
For (bought) designs without underlay I make sure the stabiliser is up to the task - rather a cutaway than a thin tearaway.

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mops by mops 12 Dec 2011

satin stitch not sating.

jussyc by jussyc 12 Dec 2011

mops thanx for responding, brilliant info. *

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