How do you finish tulle embroidery?
Spray a piece of heavy water-soluble stabilizer with a bit of temporary spray adhesive, and smooth the tulle on top. Hoop the two layers together firmly. Embroider the design. stabilizer close to the embroidery, being careful not to cut the tulle.
Do you leave embroidery in the hoop?
If the hoop is large enough to encompass the entire design, you can get away with leaving the fabric in the hoop, but it’s a good idea to loosen the tension a bit when you’re done stitching. If your hoop is smaller than your design, you definitely want to take the fabric out when you’re done stitching for the day.
What kind of tulle is used for embroidery?
Most nylon tulle doesn’t work well under tension, either – it tends to tear in a hoop, or when tightening up a frame. But cotton tulle is a strong net fabric. It’s a beautiful fabric. And it is a worthy ground fabric for the techniques of hand embroidery and lace worked on machine-made net.
Can you embroider on a veil?
It’s now possible to add embroidery to your chosen veil! Add your couple initials for a simple monogram veil. Include the date underneath to commemorate your special day. Or perhaps you’d prefer to add your full names or a longer message.
How do you float fabric for machine embroidery?
Basically, to float, you hoop your stabilizer only. Then you attach your item to the stabilizer. Attaching to stabilizer can be done with pins or temporary embroidery safe adhesives, or with a basting box. The basting box can function as your main connection, holding the fabric to the stabilizer.