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EMBROIDERY
There cannot be any cutters inserted between each from exposing. Use column satin stitches which are
letter, each one has to be linked or you popular for embroidered text and secure
will end up with partially stitched the ends with a few stitches, to stop
text, due to the limited amount of the foam from pushing through.
stitches per letter. For difficult Embroider the full design and
fabrics, towelling or fleeces, use a afterwards remove the excess foam.
stabilising water soluble fabric or To request the sample DST file to
create a filled underlay to match practise using BodyBuilder, contact
the colour of the garment and Madeira direct.
embroider the small text on
top. Q: Are there any forms of
embroidery techniques which
Q: Madeira has such a wide will help to enhance my designs?
range of backing, which backing A: Embroidery knows no limits!
is used for what? There are three 'standard' styles of
A: When selecting the correct backing for a basic stitches – running, satin and fill stitch.
job it is important to consider the type of Thread textures and thicknesses alter the
material you are embroidering on to. Unstable appearance of your design and modern software of
materials will require more support, requiring a today provides their own versions of the three basic
heavier weight or fusible backing. The main two stitches. Your imagination, creativity and expertise
backing types are Tearaway and Cutaway. do the rest!
Tearaway is perfect for faster production because
you can just tear it away, so no time wasting
trimming. On the downside, it can provide less
stability than cutaway backing, which is a denser
with consistant tension during the full use of each construction so holds the stitching better. In turn,
bobbin with a cleaner run and an even Cutaway can give better results and a neater finish
distribution of the thread. to your embroidery but is more time consuming as
trimming is involved.
Q: Why does Madeira have so many different
weights of threads? Q: There are a few types of fabrics difficult to
PolyNeon 60 on loose knit fabric
What are the reasons embroider such
for the various as lycra, how Q: What is the maximum width for satin stitch? I
types? do I combat personally find the wider the stitch the more it
A: One of the this problem? catches and unravels?
main reasons A: Non stable A: 7mm is the maximum width of a satin stitch in
we have such fabrics like 40 weight thread, as long as the thread is kept taut,
a broad range Lycra are often any wider you will have to resort to a ceeding or
of threads is we are difficult to tatami stitch. Remember when edging badges, to
an international embroider on ensure the stitch is wide enough, you may need a
thread company because of their thicker thread.
and because of make up, we
this deal in a wide would Q: I often find that thread becomes brittle and dry
market – fashion, recommend you during certain months of the year
sport, use our stick- especially during the winter. What are
homewares, on-peel-away the reasons for this?
corporate and backing. Or you A: This can occur due to the cold
promotional – all with different could use one weather! Just as you would take a
demands. The 40 weight thread is the most of our fusible while to warm up from freezing
commonly used across Madeira's range and is backings, or stabilise your standard backing with a temperatures, threads may need a
what's seen as the international standard weight. temporary adhesive spray. little time to regulate prior to
For fine detail or small text on your embroidery it is machine use. You will find that all
advisable to use a finer 60 or 50 weight thread, as Q: How do I create 3D embroidery? embroidery thread performs better at
seen in our Classic and Polyneon and FS Metallic A: To try and achieve the 3D raised effect with standard room temperature. Another
ranges. If you want to cover a large area with the embroidery, popular on caps, has often proved quite problem that can happen is caused
embroidery and lower your stitch count when doing difficult. Madeira has by humidity during summer - thread
fill stitches, you would use a 30 weight thread introduced Bodybuilder, could split after absorbing moisture
which is thicker. You will also notice a 12 which is a new, simple in the air. The answers are therefore
weight in our Classic range, which is to use 3mm foam, more concerned with perfect storage
recommended for heavier style available in black and management - it is advisable to
embroideries or as decorative or top and white on store your thread at 'regular' room
stitching. 30cm x 40cm temperature and of course in a dry
sheets. To place.
Q: I am having problems embroidering achieve 3D
small lettering. I find some types of embroidery, lay Q: When should I use ballpoint and
fabrics actually absorb very small your foam on top sharp point needles?
lettering. How do I resolve this problem of the garment or A: Sharp point needles are used for
and what is the minimum size for text? head wear. Your tightly woven fabrics and ball point
A: It is possible to create small text with Stitch density will for most other materials for example
clarity, even down to 3mm stitches! Use a finer have to be increased polo shirts, fleeces, knits and piqués.
weight of thread Classic/Polyneon 60 and FS 50, slightly or alternatively use a Ball point needles separate the fibres
using a smaller needle 60 to 65. The new Frosted thicker thread such as CLASSIC 30 to whereas the sharp point pierces the
Matt is another option for clear, smaller stitches. give more stitch coverage and prevent the foam fabric.
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