my grandson is getting married in june and I ordered a pattern to put on the shoes of the bride.I have to use 2 sheets of wss and 2 pieces of tulle so my problem is this, what size needle should I use on this to make the design. this is a very lacey design from AnnaBovineEmbroidery with an initial of the bride in the center.I want it to look good so help me. hugs and thanks

The Tulle may not fray once you cut around the design where Organza may fray.
By the looks of this they used a fine tulle meaning it has small holes so is a finer tulle.
It is probably Bridal Tulle.
EastWitch2

I would use a size 75/11 or a 80/12 embroidery needle not any larger.
Do a test stitch out first on Organza or tulle which ever you would use for the shoes.

I would think if you stitched on Organza you may only need to use one layer of the organza between the layers of water soluble stabilizer.


It is a very pretty idea for wedding shoes.

EastWitch2

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by eastwitch2 24 Feb 2012

The design has just over 15,000 stitches so it is not real stitch intensive.
many FSL design have more stitches than this and usually a 75/11 needle is used for FSL.
Try a test stitch out first using a 75/11 needle!
EastWitch2

definately organza & it's very pretty! best of luck

Um..Anna 'Bovine'? LOL I hope cows are your favourite animals :) They do look great. I'd never have dreamed of decorating shoes with embroidery.

It's beautiful. I hope you show us the finished shoe when you are done.

I would use a 12. regular needle. I also agree with organza over tulle, it does look nicer and tulle is scratchy. Cant wait to see the results! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by cfidl 23 Feb 2012

12 embroidery needle

I think I would use a sheer Organza, it has a much nicer look to it...I always thought that tulle had a to course look & feel. The Organza looks so much classier. I have used Organza to make designs free standing several times. There is also sparkle Organza that may give this design some extra shine. You can trim Organza close and carefully use a soldering iron and melt it even closer and it seals the edges.
Muffy :)

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by ansalu 23 Feb 2012

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It looks pretty thread intense - I believe I would use a larger needle on this one - so you don't break threads - what did the designer suggest?

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by cottonboll 23 Feb 2012

she didn't say anything about the needle or the thread.so do you think a 90/14 would be the size to use

by mrskiki 24 Feb 2012

Most recommend a small needle for FSL, 70/10, but you could also use the next larger size 80/12. I would not use 90/14. Jmho. Good luck with your project. It is a beautiful design. Nan W

Could not help you with the question but wanna add a pic of the design. I've seen it and thought it looks marvelous like for a princess or even a bride. Wish you success with the stitching and hope for some nice pics in projects ;o)
Greetings, Bettina

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by greysewist 23 Feb 2012

Thanks for the pic, Bettina. I was wondering how they'd look. Now I know :)