
But I thought, hey I can embroider a singlet without fabric stabiliser. It will just be a little slower, but I can dig it.
So I dove head first. I started this little singlet for part of a wee babe's Christmas present. This was Friday night. This is how much I stitched that night. And I didn't go back. Without fabric stabiliser, this was one wonky, slooooow stitch. It was more like a torturous exercise than a joy. I usually think stitching is a joy. This was tedious wonky-tonk to a tee.
As a quick aside, he's kind of like a German schnauzer.. Don't you think?
But I do need the stabiliser, no matter if he's German or Herman. Arthur or Martha. No matter his name, he needs stabiliser. I need stabiliser. The world needs stabilising.
So here's the audience participation. If you've used stabiliser before, in particular for a singlet - what kind do you get? Tell me my friends. Point me in the right direction.
Sorry ... I'm completely useless ... can't recommend a stabiliser. But I do like your segue into the German theme :)
ReplyDeleteI would embroider onto calico or sheeting & then vliesofix it onto the singlet or t-shirt. A much nicer finish I think. You can do a cute little blanket stitch around the "patch" once you're done.
ReplyDeleteI am liking the patch suggestion. Singlets are so stretchy that it makes them extra hard to sew straight on. Not that that isn't someting I would do, sew it to save time and take 3 times as long.
ReplyDeleteSorry have no idea...but cute dog! Scout will love it I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute motif, I love Scotties. I'm currently trying to teach myself all this stuff, but I'd use tearaway stabiliser and a hoop, totally old school I know, but I keep trying to do lazy machine embroidery onto baby vests- and have been churning through baby vests with v. unsatisfactory results.
ReplyDeleteI am completely lost in the sewing department...but I have to say I love this! I can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute little singlet.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I cannot help ...
Sister, you need the proper stabilizer - Sublime Stitching style. I will also look into a product called "tear away". xx
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