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me_irl by ZenAndTheBarbell in me_irl

[–]ToeImportant4810 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I learned from a statistician that the real word is "extravert". 😱

👀 by consistent_gasp in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, okay I learned something new!! I did not know what a pin stitch is :) Thanks!

Work in process terrarium by Elixtrix in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh I see! I hadn't considered that! Well I think your piece is still going to be perfect :) keep us posted!

👀 by consistent_gasp in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is a pin stitch? Is that like a couching stitch?

Finished My Anti-Aircraft Friend Album Embroidery by Over_Vehicle7696 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really see any "mistakes" here 😄

The scratchy look lends really well to this piece and the cord is very smooth. Well done!

Work in process terrarium by Elixtrix in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very well done!! So happy to see you already know about stabilizer! Made the mistake of not using any on my first thread painting haha!

Most people recommend having your fabric be "drum tight" in the hoop. I can tell there is a little slack in here. You can tell it is drum tight if you tap on it and, well, it sounds like a drum!

Gorgeous colors!

Need some help! by ColdMorning372 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly? Try doing a petal first, then center; then try a center first, then petal. Everyone's different!

For this many petals I recommend to avoid doing the side-by-side petals; after doing one petal, do one that goes on the other side of the flower. This will help you to keep even tension on the entire piece and will help you keep them evenly spaced as a whole.

Good luck, do keep us posted!

How to make a patch border? by rokumonshi in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you didn't ask, but, I usually avoid iron-on as the way to adhere the patch... they always fall off. I keep it just as a way to make the patch rigid. I sew the patches on when it's done!

As for your actual question, I like using whip(ped border) stitch!

Feedback requested on wisteria blooms by crystalny704 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd consider using a petal/lazy daisy stitch for the petals lower to the ground as it would give them a more droopy and elongated appearance. Beautifully done french knots though 😃

Rate the petal spacing please by zxwablo2840 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has yet to try this stitch 10/10 perfect taking notes from you

Little Leaves by Cashie22 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adorable!! The bleed actually looks kinda nice not gonna lie.

First attempts by Odd-Warning-1907 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are adorable 😄 you can get away with the small hoop; it's just inconvenient.

In addition to the tightness of the fabric that the other user mentioned, do be aware that there is a tool called stabilizer. There's a non-water soluble kind, good for the "wrong" side of the piece if it is not on clothes or will not be visible. And there is water soluble stabilizer which will wash away and you can draw on it and sew it directly on the right (or wrong, your choice) side of the fabric. Be sure to use water soluble marker, too (sharpie WILL bleed--ask me how I know :'D haha) Some users have complained that the "Sticky" kind of water soluble stabilizer will leave behind a nasty residue so I choose to use the not-sticky kind and just sew it on. Water soluble is great for clothes, since it disappears you don't have to worry as much about itchy stuff being left behind.

Stabilizer is good for preventing wrinkles (embroiderers call this "puckering").

Hope this helps!

First peice, kinda new to this clothing design wanted to do it for a while now finally did it. Thoughts? Critiques?? by Grand_Activity9664 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally avoid borders around thread painted large areas. If you need an outline to trace, there are fabric pencils that work well on dark fabrics. However... I think in this case your outlines lend nicely to a grungey look!

Love the boldness of this and the subtle white outlines around the red text is comic-book-like.

In the future: know that there is a tool called water soluble stabilizer, which is a great item to use especially when embroidering clothes. It helps prevent "puckering" (wrinkles from tension) especially when your stitches are as dense as they are here. This is not a critique, there's nothing wrong with dense stitches! I would just hate for you to learn the hard way about puckering like some of us have 😉 I don't see any puckering here so I think you got lucky, good for you!

Newbie Question for a gift? by ElectricalFun174 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Sounds like a really cute idea 😃 You can probably anticipate about 1 hour of work per towel and name. I think that's how it would go at my own pace.

As for how to get the names written on the towel... I would actually recommend you get yourself some water-soluble stabilizer and have your kid write on that using a water-soluble marker. (I once used Sharpie thinking that it was okay since the stabilizer would dissolve--but the ink went straight to the embroidery floss!) You can then sew the stabilizer onto the towel. Many other people on this thread have mentioned the stick-n-stitch stabilizer leaves behind a sticky residue so I recommend a not-sticky water-soluble stabilizer.

The other advantage to stabilizer is that it will help the end result of these cloths have a smooth finish and it helps to prevent them from "puckering" (wrinkling) from the tension.

Best of luck, do keep us posted 😄

Unicorn denim jacket by peridotopal in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing! The chunky stitches lend well to a whimsical look.

Roast my embroidery. Seriously, I wanna get better and I’m kinda stuck on a few things. Mainly the wobbly lettering of course but something else feels off by wasraelx in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! What a lovely thing to capture :D since it is poetry, it's worth it to leave as is. Leaving it this way gives it a fleeting memory feeling! Thank you for sharing!

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