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Be aware that if you are using a disappearing or water-soluble fabric marker or pencil to help you with placement, ironing over those marks may make them permanent, so iron '''before''' making any positioning marks. | Be aware that if you are using a disappearing or water-soluble fabric marker or pencil to help you with placement, ironing over those marks may make them permanent, so iron '''before''' making any positioning marks. |
Revision as of 12:36, 1 March 2023
Prepare the Item You Will Embroider
Choose and apply the appropriate backing for your project.
Advice on stabilizers can be found in Section 4, pages 22-25 of the Barudan BENT Operation Guide.
Guidance about where to place embroidered motifs on different types of items can be found in Section 4, pages 21-22 of the Barudan BENT Operation Guide.
Information is also available on the Internet:
- Embroidery Stabilizers Made Easy
- AllStitch Guide to Choosing the Right Backings
- SEWING REPORT Video - Choosing Stabilizer Types
If your item will be laundered, pre-wash it.
When using woven fabrics, be sure to iron any wrinkles smooth before placing it into the hoop.
Be aware that if you are using a disappearing or water-soluble fabric marker or pencil to help you with placement, ironing over those marks may make them permanent, so iron before making any positioning marks.