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Posted by Tia Mary on September 11, 2005, 4:06 pm
MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
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> Thank You so much for the quick replies. I am going to work on a piece of
> either fleece or a velour that I want to make into a pillow...so it is
> actuall just a loose piece of fabric. I am going to ask another
> question...I got a reply from Brenda (Thank You too Brenda!) that says she
> uses non-fusible interfacing on the back also...do you all do that as well ?
> The instructions I have do not call for that....but like I said I am a
> newbie to this .
If you are working on *any* type of knit fabric -- be it garment or
just a loose piece of fabric -- it's much easier if you use some sort of
backing. Some people use a fusible but I use lightweight woven fabric.
I like it even better than any of the inner facings. I usually use
leftover muslin from quilting projects. Whether you work in hand or
with the fabric in a hoop, the knit fabric WILL pull because that's what
knits are supposed to do. Having some sort of backing helps to
stabilize the knit fabric and makes it easier to stitch on.
I can't work in hand because I have tendonitis and it starts to pain
me after about 10 minutes. Also, I like putting my work (which is
usually a garment but not always) into a hoop so that I can gather the
garment up around the hoop to keep all the fabric out of the way of my
stitching hand. If you are more used to stitching one way or the other,
that's probably the way you will prefer to stitch with waste canvas. As
with most stitching, whatever works best for you is what IS best for you
:-). Except for the backing on the knits -- trust me, it's a whole lot
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easier -- ask me how I know -- LOLOL! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on September 11, 2005, 5:27 pm
Some needleworkers insist on using a backing of some sort on the reverse
side of the fabric, other needleworkers only use it in certain
circumstances (main ground fabric is too flimsy to hold the embroidery),
or not at all.
I wouldn't think a backing fabric would be necessary for either fleece
or velous, since these materials do not stretch . . . which is another
reason to use a backing fabric such as light-weight pellon or muslin.
Dianne
MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
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> Thank You so much for the quick replies. I am going to work on a piece of
> either fleece or a velour that I want to make into a pillow...so it is
> actuall just a loose piece of fabric. I am going to ask another
> question...I got a reply from Brenda (Thank You too Brenda!) that says she
> uses non-fusible interfacing on the back also...do you all do that as well ?
> The instructions I have do not call for that....but like I said I am a
> newbie to this .
>
> Thanks So Much
> Cheryl
>
>
>>MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
>>>I am new to cross sttich and feel dumb asking this but I was wondering
>
> when
>
>>>you use waste canvas on a garment do you still use a hoop ?...it seems
>
> so
>
>>>stiff .....any hints from anyone ?
>>>Thanks
>>>Cheryl
>>Hi Cheryl,
>> I almost always use a hoop or Q-Snaps when working with waste canvas
>>(wc) assuming you are working on a garment and not one of the heavy
>>cloth tote bags or aprons. I think it makes it easier to deal with all
>>the fabric. I use waste canvas that is about 2" bigger than the
>>stitched design and then use a hoop or whatever that is just a bit
>>bigger than the waste canvas.
>> Could you please tell us what you are working on? Also, if you are
>>interested, Dianne has my Waste Canvas Info sheet posted at her website.
>> I *think* the web-addy is http://www.heritageshoppe.com -- it's the
>>spelling of the shoppe I'm not certain of!! Anyway, there are a number
>>of people here who do waste canvas so you should be able to get a lot of
>>helpful info. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>>--
>>PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
>>Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
>>their whiskers!
>>Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
>
>
>
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"The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers
http://journal.heritageshoppe.com
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Posted by Tia Mary on September 11, 2005, 10:16 pm
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
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> Some needleworkers insist on using a backing of some sort on the reverse
> side of the fabric, other needleworkers only use it in certain
> circumstances (main ground fabric is too flimsy to hold the embroidery),
> or not at all.
>
> I wouldn't think a backing fabric would be necessary for either fleece
> or velous, since these materials do not stretch . . . which is another
> reason to use a backing fabric such as light-weight pellon or muslin.
>
> Dianne
But, But, Dianne -- BOTH of those fabrics do stretch?!?!? Are we
talking about the same fabrics? To me, fleece means some brand of
"polar fleece" and it stretches a lot in one direction and very little
in the other but it does stretch. Velour to me is a knit fabric and
also stretches (I have a *very* old velour jogging suit and just went to
double check). Now that I think about it, I'm think I remember working
on a woven velvet type of fabric ages ago that was called velour -- lots
of things like towels that have a heavily napped surface are often
called "velour". Lately, tho' it has all been a knit. I'm sitting here
scratching my head wondering what if we are both talking about the same
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stuff. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on September 12, 2005, 11:54 am
I've embroidered on "polar" fleece and haven't found the knit to
interfere so that I'd need a backing. But maybe because I'm used to
embroidering and can "handle" the fabric.
I suppose if you're doing a lot of satin stitching, a backing
(lightweight) might provide some safety.
I Googled "velour" and this definition (out of many similar)
Fibre: Cotton, wool, or spun rayon. Weave: Thick, plush pile, with a
plain or satin ground, or sometimes knitted.
I was definitely not thinking of the "knitted" class. :-)
Dianne
Tia Mary wrote:
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> Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
>
>> Some needleworkers insist on using a backing of some sort on the
>> reverse side of the fabric, other needleworkers only use it in certain
>> circumstances (main ground fabric is too flimsy to hold the
>> embroidery), or not at all.
>> I wouldn't think a backing fabric would be necessary for either fleece
>> or velous, since these materials do not stretch . . . which is another
>> reason to use a backing fabric such as light-weight pellon or muslin.
>> Dianne
>
>
> But, But, Dianne -- BOTH of those fabrics do stretch?!?!? Are we
> talking about the same fabrics? To me, fleece means some brand of
> "polar fleece" and it stretches a lot in one direction and very little
> in the other but it does stretch. Velour to me is a knit fabric and
> also stretches (I have a *very* old velour jogging suit and just went to
> double check). Now that I think about it, I'm think I remember working
> on a woven velvet type of fabric ages ago that was called velour -- lots
> of things like towels that have a heavily napped surface are often
> called "velour". Lately, tho' it has all been a knit. I'm sitting here
> scratching my head wondering what if we are both talking about the same
> stuff. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
>
--
"The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers
http://journal.heritageshoppe.com
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Posted by Tia Mary on September 12, 2005, 1:00 pm
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
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> I've embroidered on "polar" fleece and haven't found the knit to
> interfere so that I'd need a backing. But maybe because I'm used to
> embroidering and can "handle" the fabric. .....
Do you do counted XS using waste canvas on knits? That's when I find
it best to use a backing. I always put my knit fabric stuff in a hoop
of some sort and there's no way that works unless I have basted some
sort of woven fabric to the back of the piece.
I have embroidered (not XS) names, etc. on polar fleece and loads of
other stuff without using a backing and had no problem. Probably, like
you, I am used to it and can handle the fabric. It's the XS stuff done
using waste canvas that I like to have a backing. The designs usually
have several areas that are densely stitched and I just find it easier
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with a backing. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
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> either fleece or a velour that I want to make into a pillow...so it is
> actuall just a loose piece of fabric. I am going to ask another
> question...I got a reply from Brenda (Thank You too Brenda!) that says she
> uses non-fusible interfacing on the back also...do you all do that as well ?
> The instructions I have do not call for that....but like I said I am a
> newbie to this .