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Comment on Using Sticky-back Stabilizer by taoknitter

taoknitter — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:11:02 +0000

Here is a link to a post with more info: http://taoknitterarts.com/2011/04/21/pursuing-the-perfect-embroidery-stitch-out/

Comment on Using Sticky-back Stabilizer by taoknitter

taoknitter — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:02:12 +0000

I do not have the problem with loosening the fusible interfacing because I also fuse Decorbond to the back of the interfaced fabric before embroidering to further support the stitches. The sticky does come off of the Decorbond fairly easily, but I really do not worry about it that much since I loosen all of the exposed Decorbond to cut it away so that it does not cause other issues as I continue to work after the embroidering is done. Sometimes loosening the Decorbond can also loosen the fusible interfacing, but since I make sure that fusible is really fused well, I do not run into that much anymore. If it happens, I carefully fuse it back down.

Comment on Using Sticky-back Stabilizer by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:46:04 +0000

Do you leave the sticky backing on the velvet? Do you try to peel off the sticky backing off? Do you use this method for the bodice? When I tried this method it sewed great but pulled the fusible tricot off the velvet bodice

Comment on Stealing Designs and the “IDEA” of Custom by Suz

Suz — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:38:29 +0000

Do you hear me shaking my head at you?!?! BTDT and after a particularly egregious act whereby an innocent friend excitedly showed some of my designs she was digitizing for me to an Ohio dressmaker who then promptly knocked off a BUNCH of dresses using them and acted indignant that I would try claim “CULTURAL ARTWORK” as my “OWN” when confronted…I just had to swallow the bitter pill and embrace the fact that stealing comes with the territory. I really did get good at feeling the ‘flattery’ of being copied so often. By focusing on the thrill of the design process you can block out the occasional poor quality knock off. And now that I’m off my Pollyanna speech I would ask if you are about to loudly name and shame a culprit…a video record posted on-line would be worth a round or two at the bar from your fan club!!!!