Wendi, your videos have been really helpful, thank you! I do have somewhat of a related question that I simply cannot find the answer to anywhere, it seems. I'm planning on embroidering a simple, small design onto a baby's onesie and I'm wondering if I need to cover the reverse side of the clothing to protect the stitching/knots or the baby's skin? Any help anybody can offer would be appreciated! Thank you!
@BennettAshleigh You'll need to use a stabilizer on the back of the onesie since it's stretchy. There's a video for that at wendigratz(dot)blogspot(dot)com/2010/12/how-to-embroider-stretchy-fabrics(dot)html . After I'm done stitching I cut away most of the excess stabilizer and then toss it in the wash. I find that the brand I use (Sulky) softens up nicely and isn't at all itchy to wear. No need to add anything to the inside. :-)
I see!! Actually I have never really done crafts before... This is my first time.let' say if I have a font I like,how can I sew that font to the pillow? Do I have to print on paper first or sth? Thanks for the advice!!!!!
Hi Wendi! I'm interested to make a wedding ring pillow for myself and I would like to sew our names on top of the pillow. Is there any tips on how to sew names on fabrics? :)
@abbyvanessa I recommend using either backstitch or couching for lettering. Both of them do well on tight curves (you just need to do smaller stitches with backstitching) and they're smooth and easy to read. I have videos for both of them - look in the embroidery playlist. Good luck! It sounds lovely!
@iheartphoto Just starting out I'd recommend a solid-color woven cotton. Nothing stretchy or with any kind of texture to it. After you've gotten the hang of things, the sky's the limit! You can embroider on stretchy T-shirts, fancy velvets - just about anything!
These videos are super helpful, I have a hard time learning things like this from a book, so it's really nice to be able to watch these videos! Thanks so much for making them :D
A very clarifying video. What type of thread is more apprpiate for this type of embroidery?. Thank you.
verdeirisado 1 week ago
@verdeirisado Just about anything will work. In this video I'm using your basic 6-strand DMC embroidery thread.
shinyhappywendi 1 week ago
Wendi, your videos have been really helpful, thank you! I do have somewhat of a related question that I simply cannot find the answer to anywhere, it seems. I'm planning on embroidering a simple, small design onto a baby's onesie and I'm wondering if I need to cover the reverse side of the clothing to protect the stitching/knots or the baby's skin? Any help anybody can offer would be appreciated! Thank you!
BennettAshleigh 1 month ago
@BennettAshleigh You'll need to use a stabilizer on the back of the onesie since it's stretchy. There's a video for that at wendigratz(dot)blogspot(dot)com/2010/12/how-to-embroider-stretchy-fabrics(dot)html . After I'm done stitching I cut away most of the excess stabilizer and then toss it in the wash. I find that the brand I use (Sulky) softens up nicely and isn't at all itchy to wear. No need to add anything to the inside. :-)
shinyhappywendi 1 month ago
I see!! Actually I have never really done crafts before... This is my first time.let' say if I have a font I like,how can I sew that font to the pillow? Do I have to print on paper first or sth? Thanks for the advice!!!!!
abbyvanessa 2 months ago
@abbyvanessa I recommend printing it out exactly as you want it to appear on the pillow, then trace it onto your fabric and embroider. Easy peasy!
shinyhappywendi 1 month ago
Hi Wendi! I'm interested to make a wedding ring pillow for myself and I would like to sew our names on top of the pillow. Is there any tips on how to sew names on fabrics? :)
abbyvanessa 2 months ago
@abbyvanessa I recommend using either backstitch or couching for lettering. Both of them do well on tight curves (you just need to do smaller stitches with backstitching) and they're smooth and easy to read. I have videos for both of them - look in the embroidery playlist. Good luck! It sounds lovely!
shinyhappywendi 2 months ago
thanks!!!! :) love it
abbyvanessa 2 months ago
@abbyvanessa Glad it was helpful!
shinyhappywendi 2 months ago
You have the best videos by far here on youtube for me. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us.
Jaimie
TheThriftygirl 3 months ago
@TheThriftygirl Thanks so much!
shinyhappywendi 3 months ago
thanks for this! :)
anncheeka 4 months ago
@anncheeka You're welcome!
shinyhappywendi 4 months ago
im just starting to learn embroidery your videos are so great
i would like to know what type of fabrics you would reccomend to embroider on?
iheartphoto 4 months ago
@iheartphoto Just starting out I'd recommend a solid-color woven cotton. Nothing stretchy or with any kind of texture to it. After you've gotten the hang of things, the sky's the limit! You can embroider on stretchy T-shirts, fancy velvets - just about anything!
shinyhappywendi 4 months ago
this video is very helpful :) thanks
tasnuvat 4 months ago
@tasnuvat Happy to help!
shinyhappywendi 4 months ago
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HarrounJA 6 months ago
These videos are super helpful, I have a hard time learning things like this from a book, so it's really nice to be able to watch these videos! Thanks so much for making them :D
DancingCorgi 6 months ago