Originally Posted by
sushi
Since you all were so generous in answering my last two questions, I can't resist asking you another one (maybe two): How does one embroidered on velvet? Does anything change if the velvet is stretchy?
I've committed (gulp) to making Christmas stockings for my first two grands, both born in the last 4 months. My (probably unrealistic) goal is to make them lovely enough to serve these little guys for their entire lives.
Many thanks in advance for your much-needed and much-appreciated advice!!!
I use the sticky stabilizer in my hoop--do not hoop the velvet as it will leave marks. Press the velvet fabric to the sticky...Then you must use the wash-a-way stabilizer on top so the stitching will sit on the 'plush' and not sink into nap. Ore you can use bridal tulle on top if you have it, but the 'W-A-S' is my preference. You can remove most of it before rubbing the rest away with a damp wash cloth.
I would never iron onto velvet!