4 Tips to embroider better - Do not miss them!

Prepare your projects with these embroidery tips

Today we introduce you 4 tips to embroider your projects. These tricks that you can see right away are very important so that you can start your creations - Do not miss them!

1. Prewash

If your fabric is strongly colored, it really pays to pre-wash it to remove any excess dye. This is particularly important if the finished item will be washed and the color of the fabric could be mixed with the threads. Washing the fabric before sewing will mean that if it is going to shrink, it will shrink before the embroidery stitches are added.

2. Prepare your tissue

To prevent fraying or thread from catching on the edges of the fabric as you work, you can use the quick and easy method of folding the tape around the edges of the fabric. This is ideal for small projects that won't take you long to complete. If you're attempting a larger project, it's worth spending a little time finishing the edge of the fabric with a zigzag machine or turning the edges over and hand-folding with basting stitches. For a faster option, trim the edges of the fabric with pinking shears. This will give it a zigzag edge that will prevent fraying as you sew.

3. Use the interface

If your fabric is lightweight, press the medium weight fusible interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric before embroidering. This makes the fabric more stable and prevents it from stretching and warping.. It also prevents back stitches from pulling on the front, giving you a better finish.

4. pressing

Always press your fabric before you start sewing as this will give you a smoother finish and you won't sew any creases into your work.