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Oh yes Sarah, many times over. Sometimes it would take me 2-3d days to finally get it done so no damage was done to fabric. I''d rather put an appliq over it or if possible another emb. design over it but sometimes this is not possible only appliq will cover it. If there is a hole in fabric, I'll put stabilizer and another piece of fabric under the design to reinforce where the hole is when I emb. over it. seems this happens to all of us no matter how long we've been at it. Only now I've learned to stop machine before too much damage is done/Lilllian
145789I used to try to unpick things if I wasn't happy with them, now I make a decision about whether it is worth it or not. I have managed to unpick some things just fine, but I find knits almost impossible, there are always holes in the fabric. I use Peggy's stitch eraser and as theduchess said PATIENCE.
by airyfairy
13 Feb 2013
Hi Alice - this is just like 'old times' seeing you and Lillian here. Thank you for comment. Hugs Sarah.
19430Thank you all for your great comments. I have posted the before and after pictures in Projects. Sarah.
253107PATIENCE! No matter what tool /method used . PATIENCE
Quote:Charlie Brown "URRGH!!)
15980Had this problem when I reduced some letters that should not be resized cause of its design (typical newbie-fault!). So I had to remove it too. Was under time pressure (customer-order!) but it came out nice anyway. Used a needle to rearrange the threads of the fabric (close the little holes).
Greetings, Bettina
33986Yep have done this. I am afraid it comes with the territory.
109762I have done my share. I use a small sharp pair of scissors and a seam ripper and usually do well. I have tried Peggy's Stitch Eraser and ruined the fabric. I pressed too hard in frustration. I like the idea of stitching another design over it.
168947I look at it as being a bit theraputic! I once did a large design on the back of a denim shirt I really liked and it was almost at the end when it went waaay haywire. Took me 2 years to finally unpick it all but I was determined. Found another better design to do over and none of the few small holes or thin threads show through. It just depends on the item as to whether or not I would spend the time and effort. Good luck. Hugs. Nan W
11763Unpicking finished - few small holes left behind. I am going to appliqué a design and I have merged a design over the top of that. If it looks all right I will post in projects. Don't hold your breath. LOL!!!!!
253107I go for the same idea as stock and put an applique over the top.
Hugs Pam.
30988Many times I have picked out stitching and I have to be where no one will bother me and in natural light if possible. If it is a dense design I will go get a razor blade and gently go at the design from both sizes. Then I use a combination of the tip of a straight needle, very sharp pointed scissors and tweezers. It does leave a big mess and in the summer time I like to sit outside. Seems to weaken the fabric fibers so when I'm done I give the fabric some starch and iron. At least redwork isn't too awfully dense.
by airyfairy
11 Feb 2013
Last night I worked under a very strong light. This morning I sat outside and it went more quickly. The only problem with the redwork is there are stitches on stitches. I am going to iron on some cutaway on the back and go from there.
89895Find a pretty design and embroider over it if all else fails.
67271if its too hard, try an applique on top to hide the other stitching
12506I've only picked out small areas. I use I large magnifying light that stands on my work area to help.
462673I feel your pain! I have two unpicking projects that may never get done. I have tried all the normal tricks. Use tape or a rolling hair remover to see your progress.
Good luck!
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