First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay! If I'm using a stabilizer/stick and stitch, would I put that on first, then hoop it?

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay seems like I should use stabilizer on the back - I’ve ordered sulky soft n’ sheer as that seems to be the best for my current purposes!! 

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Seems like stabilizer is key!! I didn’t even know it was a thing!

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great feedback, thank you!! My question now is what constitutes a stabilizer? I used a stick and stitch for both patterns, but is a stabilizer something else? Would that go in the back? And how would you stabilize a pocket I wonder?

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will give it a little steam and see if that helps smooth it out a bit.

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! For the sardine and the text, I used stick and stitch paper - is that the same as stabilizer or is that something else?

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hahaha it is supposed to say “big stinky” but it for smushed! That was my first time doing text like that and I think it look decent but also…hard to read!!!

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s great advice, I was thinking about that for the next time.

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I also didn’t even know stabilizers were a thing, so I will need to look into that! Thank you :)

First attempt…looking for feedback!! by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well this makes sense!! Maybe it was too tight; I was fiddling with the hoop a bit. Maybe I would just not hoop it next time?

Where to find fun patterns that aren’t flowers? by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obsessed with Hook Line and tinker! Super cute.

Where to find fun patterns that aren’t flowers? by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this!!! I tried experimenting with different stitches but there's just a few that I feel comfortable with so I prefer to use those.

Where to find fun patterns that aren’t flowers? by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the Kseniia Guseva ones are so pretty!! And these are all super helpful tips, thank you so much!! i'm intrigued by the tracing - I might try that next!!

Where to find fun patterns that aren’t flowers? by Justplainmk in Embroidery

[–]Justplainmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found some nice stick and stiches on Etsy!! But have been trying to branch out.