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snow
Does anyone know if u can emborider on a pair of leggings 50 poly and 50 spandex without hurting the memory? and if u can how do u put them on the hoops or do u? thanks
I have not tried this, but I did look it up. I have a book by Deborah Jones "Machine Embroidery on Difficult Materials" that has really great information. 1. Needle - use a light or medium ball point needle depending on the weight of the fabric. 2. Stabilizer - Do not stretch while hooping. Use fusible cut-away stabilizer. (She recommends Fusible PolyMesh) If using a non-fusible polymesh then pull slightly when hooping with a lightweight strong cut-away stabilizer. She also recommends hooping a lightweight water soluble topper to keep the machine from pushing the knit. When you unhoop the project it will pucker a bit, but when worn will lay flat. Hope this helps! Jane