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I have not been embroidering as long as most of the cuties here, but I started with 2$ tees from AC Moore to learn how to embroider. My dealer showed me how to do this. She cautioned me to use a tearaway stabilizer based on the weight of the cotton or weight of the shirt's material. Very light knits probably require 2 layers...I have not done any delicate knits yet. I have had good results with one layer of tearaway on the durable all cotton shirts, and I never select a dense design. Not stretching the material is great advice too. Practice on your old tee shirts to get a handle on this. I usually test a design on one of mine or my hubby's tees, so we now have a variety of embroidered shirts! Good luck!
19452I am afraid that I do things a bit differently to Alice. I hoop a medium tearaway. Spray the tearaway with a little adhesive. Carefully lay the t shirt on the tearaway, smoothing it out. I either baste or pin all around. Clip the hoop and garment into place on your machine and 'float' another piece of tearaway under the hoop. When finished I iron on a piece of 'cloud' to stop it itching and protect the backing. I also use a ball point needle. Hope I haven't confused you. Sarah.
by madrocki
12 Dec 2011
No you havent confused me, you were perfect in explaining everything. Only thing I do not know and that is "cloud".
I have old tees which I may practice on first, as they say nothing ventured nothing gained.
Many thanks again
by airyfairy
13 Dec 2011
I think I may have used the wrong word with Cloud. I use an iron on backing, very thin to stop the design itching - wonderful for babies. Having a practice on an old T is a great idea. Let us know how it goes.
253107I always use a double layer of cutaway on stretchy fabric. Make sure that it is firm in the hoop but don't stretch the fabric.
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