Patch Perfect

Aug 31, 2009

An Impressions reader recently submitted a suggestion for easing the process when making your own patches. Trim away the excess material (leaving a doubled tearaway backing) after the outline stitch and before the satin finishing stitch. This way, you just need to pull the finished patch from the backing when it is finished and you don't have to worry about cutting your satin stitches.

The only thing to be mindful of is burning or cutting the fuzz from the backing away from the edges. — Marcia Derryberry

Patch Perfect
An Impressions reader recently submitted a suggestion for easing the process when making your own patches.
August 31, 2009

Tips for Embroidery on Performance Fabrics
It seems like nearly all new products introduced today are made of some type of moisture-wicking performance knits. The most common shirts are being replaced with these new fabrics. While they may be nice for the wearer, many embroiderers have found moisture-wicking fabrics to be downright wicked to deal with.
August 31, 2009

New vs. Used Embroidery Machines
In tough times like these, people look for savings in every way they can. They move cautiously and take fewer risks. Interestingly enough, it also is during economic downturns that many people become self-employed by launching a new business.
August 03, 2009