Pattern calls for a stem stitch, and I don't want to. - results on page 2
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I think any kind of a marker that will hold up would be fine. I do think I'd try to practice on the exact fabric I want to mark on. It is my experience that markers move differently on different fabric and it would be good to get a feel of it.
I'm curious why the stem stitch is giving you trouble. It is a very easy stitch if you have good instructions. Here is a nice little video if you ever want to give it another try.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10...rial-stem.html
I'm curious why the stem stitch is giving you trouble. It is a very easy stitch if you have good instructions. Here is a nice little video if you ever want to give it another try.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10...rial-stem.html
#14
Originally Posted by POosterman
Use a straight stretch stitch on the sewing machine if you have one. It works really nicely for this type of requirement. It works kinda like a back stitch.
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I found a stitch that works!! I have two stitches with the single line, then triple line--but they weren't quite wide enough to show (so pretty and delicate though!), so I'm doing to use one that's even thicker. (D-50 on my machine) It should be about the same width as three strands of embroidery thread--which is what it called for.
Now to baste a practice grin.
(I took the afternoon off from work to catch up on fun stuff since I've put in at least 6 hours on school stuff at home lately! :| ;) )
Now to baste a practice grin.
(I took the afternoon off from work to catch up on fun stuff since I've put in at least 6 hours on school stuff at home lately! :| ;) )
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Karla, permanent marking pens are a great idea! I use them all the time, especially on wall hangings or art quilts that won't be washed much or ever. Also my Baby Lock Ellegante has a stitch called Triple Stretch Stitch that I think looks just like a stem stitch. I use it a lot for stems and such.
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I did it!!! :-D :-D :-D
The first one is mine (more errors). I did the gray horse's mouth in D50, but it seemed a tiny wide, so I switched to B 04 for the rest. I'm so pleased with how they look! :-D The black showed up well on the dark brown, too. Yay!
They look so much happier! :lol:
Now I need to get something that will trim threads right to the top.
The first one is mine (more errors). I did the gray horse's mouth in D50, but it seemed a tiny wide, so I switched to B 04 for the rest. I'm so pleased with how they look! :-D The black showed up well on the dark brown, too. Yay!
They look so much happier! :lol:
Now I need to get something that will trim threads right to the top.
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