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Fabric choice is another very
important consideration. Once again, consulting the designer's instructions is crucial. A special type, weight, color, or textured fabric may be required so that the intended result is achieved. If the digitizer intended felt to be used, the finishing edge may be specifically digitized with that fabric in mind (width of the finished edge, etc).
Then again, you may be able to skip
the appliqué process altogether if you think the design would work well with the garment showing through where the appliqué was intended. |
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This little bear has a stitched belly
and detail on the face and feet. The body is intended to be appliqué. However, if you are stitching on a polar fleece, then letting the fleece show through may look charming.
If the appliqué area would make
sense blank, depending upon your substrate, just skip the mark and tack stitches. Allow yourself to think out of the box, but test when any question arises.
Finally, go on a window shopping
spree. Look for appliqué on garments, especially at retailers like Disney, where embroidery is everywhere. Make mental notes about fabric choice, color, textures, etc, with regard to those appliquéd garments. Once you try appliqué, you'll love the way it adds versatility and interest to your embroidery |
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