1st Machine Applique - IS IT AWFUL? NO CLUE!
11-07-2013, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DebbieG
That's what my machine gives me to use and using it I am.....My first piece didn't look the greatest but the more I did the better it looks....I shortened my stitch length and it looks even better!! The alternative is buying another machine and that would take money away from FABRIC!!
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11-07-2013, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SueSew
How did you know I was trolling for a used Brother embroidery machine cheap? LOL Turns out my Janome won't do a buttonhole stitch unless you put in the buttonhole foot! So I dug out the total-open-toe which is great - tried zigzag and it seemed to create a big stiff 3-dimensional snakey line, more like you'd find around a girl scout patch, so I went back to the double-blanket thing and shortened length and width and I think it looks better. I appreciate your help!
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11-07-2013, 01:52 PM
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I think it looks fine. Use your judgement on the size of your stitch. There is no rule to follow but what looks good to your eye.
When I do this stitch I look at the smallest pieces being sewn and adjust my stitch to look good on those. That stitch will also look good on bigger pieces. This does not work the other way around. A larger stitch may not look good on a small piece.
Also decide if you want to use the stitching as texture on the pattern or do you want it to be less noticeable or disappear into the pattern. You make this choice.
I think a standard guesstimate would be to catch at least four or five threads deep in the fabric piece for it to have a good hold, but I'm not sure about that.
I like what you are doing so far. You have a nice curve and neat stitching around the petals.
I am anxious to see the finished project. Oh! There it is, Lovely, very lovely.
peace
When I do this stitch I look at the smallest pieces being sewn and adjust my stitch to look good on those. That stitch will also look good on bigger pieces. This does not work the other way around. A larger stitch may not look good on a small piece.
Also decide if you want to use the stitching as texture on the pattern or do you want it to be less noticeable or disappear into the pattern. You make this choice.
I think a standard guesstimate would be to catch at least four or five threads deep in the fabric piece for it to have a good hold, but I'm not sure about that.
I like what you are doing so far. You have a nice curve and neat stitching around the petals.
I am anxious to see the finished project. Oh! There it is, Lovely, very lovely.
peace
11-07-2013, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilting Grandma
Just a hint. I trace around each petal with either chalk or water erasable pen. Then it is much easier to see. Yours look good.
This is a great tip I will make use of! thanks
peace
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