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11-21-2014, 07:56 AM

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Momo

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I have a question about wash away stabilizer! Has anyone used the Vilene for FSL? I need to order more for a project and would like something a little more than the Solvy seems to be. So far Solvy is all I have used, but sometimes it doesn't hold up even doubled with some of the veil material added. Thanks for any assistance.

11-21-2014, 08:39 AM

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Tling

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I was thinking of getting this machine for my daughter. I think it would be perfect for her to start with and see if she even likes it.

11-22-2014, 12:39 PM

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G'ma Kay

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ

I would be careful about buying a machine at Walmart. A few years ago, a friend of mine purchased a Brother at Walmart. She had to take it in for servicing, and the service guy told her he wouldn't work on it. He said Brother makes a lower quality machine specifically for Walmart, and it is not the same quality Brother that is sold elsewhere.

I have to wonder why Brother would put their name on something inferior?

11-22-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo

I use Vilene all the time, sometimes two layers. I would only use Solvy as a topping, not for FSL. Ultra Solvy for FSL.

Cari

11-22-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by G'ma Kay

I have to wonder why Brother would put their name on something inferior?

Every brand has their lemons, and every model will have their Friday/Monday machines. Nobody's perfect.

Cari

11-23-2014, 04:44 PM

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Momo

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Thanks Cari. I have the vilene on order and will pick up some more of the Solvy in town this coming week as well. In case anyone is looking for a sweet angel, check out Embroidery.com I am working a FSL angel again this year as special ornaments for special family and friends. I don't recall the name of the lady who designs these, but it's a group of 3 different sizes with Merry Christmas and the year across the banner on the angel. Love these. So pretty.

11-23-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo

Vilene also works very well as a cut away, especially for in the hoop projects. I use it a lot for doll dresses, coin purses, etc. Being thin like it is, it doesn't add bulk to seams like normal cut away.

Cari

11-24-2014, 07:02 PM

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Momo

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Cari, the vilene came in today! One angel down and not one hitch with the process! I think I am sold on vilene now. I doubled it, didn't use the veil material and it looks great.
Thanks for your input. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all.

11-24-2014, 07:21 PM

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I'm glad it worked for you. It's great stuff. Looks are deceiving I know since it's so thin. I was skeptical until I tried it, now I use a lot of it. I now buy it by the big roll from AllStitch and cut it myself.

Cari

11-27-2014, 02:42 PM

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I've been watching youtube videos of the Brother PE 500 in use. The word princess was embroidered so it does do words although it may take rehooping or something. I don't know anything about machine embroidery. Didn't watch the whole thing. When the kids get here to eat Thanksgiving supper I can probably talk my DD into going with me.