I have a question for you expert embroiderers.

You already got the best 2 answers I could think of. Hope to see your work in projects!

I would recommend using a light or medium cut-away stabilizer for any dense design, as you need more stability to hold the stitches, and help keep the fabric from puckering around the design. I always use water soluble stabilizer on top to keep stitches from sinking into fabric. I would not add any padding or anything in between, because for a needle to bend, there is already too much density/thickness of design and stabilizers combined. Ballpoint needles are recommended for woven fabrics, such as cotton blends or knits. A sharp needle can cut the fabric and cause holes.
Hope this helps.
Hugs, Angel

Hi sometimes if I am sewing a very dense design I increase the size of the design a very small amount. Is it a design that you have already sewn out or not? Sorry but I don't think I have been very helpful

2 comments

by graceandham 10 May 2013

Aren't YOU smart? I would never have thought of this, but, of course, it works.

by cfidl 10 May 2013

Yep!