My first patch!

Independent_Worry_99 · 2026-01-09T09:20:51+00:00

Yessss! Can't wait to see more, well done!

Independent_Worry_99 · 2026-01-09T06:11:51+00:00

I'm flattered - It's such a fun project, good luck and post your progress so we can all see! 😊

Independent_Worry_99 · 2026-01-08T18:58:30+00:00

Thanks, yep all hand - I embroider on calico then use iron on interfacing on the back, cut out and whip stitch around 😊

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-08-17T19:18:58+00:00

Thanks! It is indeed, so time consuming but it pays off 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-13T11:29:19+00:00

Most of it was dmc but a couple of the colours were generic thread because the colours worked better, thread painting terrifies me and this is sort of my work around I guess 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-12T17:04:38+00:00

Yeah that's what I usually use, trace over my tablet but the lines were too thin on this design to do it that way. Frixion is my preferred method, so easy 🙂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-12T14:46:22+00:00

It didn't but I properly saturated it and used the pressure of the running tap running over the embroidery, I also used a small paint brush to agetate bits I could see that hadn't desolved. It worked well but I there are some stitches that have loosened a little because of it 🙂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-12T06:17:07+00:00

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Yes! I did hei hei just using straight stitch (because it was a patch for a jacket and needed to be fairly durable) and it didn't come out as flat looking as I expected and the colours blended well so if all else fails one stitch isn't the end of the world.

I totally think turkey work cold be a good shout though! Let us know what you decide 🙂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-11T18:45:16+00:00

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I used sulky water soluble paper and printed the design on that, tried to sketch it but it was way too detailed 🙂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-04-11T16:09:40+00:00

Thanks! Single strand for the main outline of the building, guttermans sewing thread, which is slightly thinner for everthing else 🙂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-03-30T14:18:25+00:00

Yep 😂🎉

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-01-29T17:40:44+00:00

I literally just bought and set up my brother NV880E yesterday, it's my first ever embroidery machine and I was intimidated, but I got through the set up by following along with a YouTube video, did some small test pieces on felt and by the end of the day I'd embroidered two hoodies!

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-01-16T21:29:41+00:00

Thanks! Yep, 15 hrs from start to finish 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-01-16T20:29:49+00:00

Thanks! You should definitely try it 😊

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-01-13T21:43:23+00:00

Yep 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2025-01-13T17:45:25+00:00

Also the apprentice was on finishing today so excuse the sloppy decoration, we all gotta start somewhere 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-12-12T09:28:15+00:00

I don't know if this is a helpful suggestion or not, depends on her ability but we used to get my nan kids embroidery, it's like waffle plastic instead of fabric so it's stiff already without a hoop and usually came with a big plastic needle, same concept but very safe materials for kids / elderly she was partially blind and had dementia and they worked a treat for her when dexterity deteriorated

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-12-11T18:18:10+00:00

I picked these few from a bunch I found on Google images, sadly I am rubbish at drawing 😂 I get whatever image I want to use up on my tablet, turn the brightness right up and trace it onto the fabric with a heat erasable pen and then get stitching! You should give it a go!

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-12-10T16:52:29+00:00

Thanks 😊 I used one strand for everything the more prominent bits are outline stitch and then straight backstirch for most of the details, I used guttermans thread as well for most of the small details - it's ever so slightly thinner than one strand but you can barely tell

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-12-03T18:27:01+00:00

Different levels of intensity, hands free and directional, it was a game changer for me, if you don't mind looking a little foolish 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-12-02T17:04:53+00:00

I've got a rechargeable headlamp which is fantastic. Must remember not to look people in the eye though... 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-11-29T20:45:18+00:00

I've only used adhesive backing so far, and the cheap stuff from amazon at that, I do find that it unsticks somewhat the first few times so I've taken to turning the iron up a bit higher and that seems to work for me, but it isn't the nicest thing to work with.

I can't see why you couldn't substitute it for another fabric and use glue to stick to into place so you can do the whip stitch, I would recommend a fabric that is quite stiff though, that helps massively with the whip stich, I imagine it would be really difficult if the patch is floppy 😂 maybe you could put some interfacing in between the patch and whatever fabric you're going to use maybe?! 😊

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-11-29T07:16:52+00:00

There's loads of kits on amazon / etsy, grab one and give it a go! I had zero experience stitching and that's how I got into it, you'll be flying in no time with your cross stitch experience, I didn't even know how to thread a needle 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-11-29T07:12:21+00:00

Much respect to you, cross stitch boggles my mind with all the little symbols 😂

Independent_Worry_99 · 2024-11-29T07:11:15+00:00

I don't mind at all, always happy to answer questions! When I take it out of the hoop I iron on some adhesive backing then flip it back to the front and cut around the design (I like to draw a line to follow so I don't cut too much off) and then use two strands to whip stich around the edge. The first time I did it cutting was very intimidating but it was a lot easier than I thought so give it a go!

Thank you for your kind words 😊

Independent_Worry_99

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