How long do you have to soak the fabric after finishing the embroidery? I want to use it to transfer faces for stuffed animals onto felt.
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i soaked fabric until sulky was lifting off, and then worked it out of the tight areas. I'd be concerned about the felt. YOu for sure would have to dry and block the faces after soaking them!
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I use this for all my embroidery. Monogramming and appliqu. It is great. I cut a piece large enough for my hoop and trim about a half inch of the paper off and stick it to the back side of the hoop. Then I cut a section in the middle of the hoop large enough for the design I am using and stick the t-shirt ( or whatever) on the hoop and I am ready to go. I do use an iron on stabilizer on the t-shirt first.
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This machine is not for this purpose. I can recommend a "stand-alone" machine. It is Janome E for embroidery. It is the best stand-alone out there and it will do a lot of what you want to do. One of the reasons I like and insist on a stand-alone, is I can sew on my machine and have my Embroidery machine do an entirely different project - at the same time. If you get a sewing and embroidery combo....it ties you up doing one project at a time. I HIGHLY recommend that you get a separate machine just for embroidery.
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There are two screws on back that keeps the backing secure. You might be able to remove them to do the embroidery
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The included directions state that the image will not withstand standard washing methods. It needs to be treated for water resistance. They recommend spraying with Scotchguard or similar product using light coats as one heavy one could remove the ink. Finished piece may be dry cleaned. If it was treated with Scotchguard it may be gently hand washed in cool water. I made Christmas ornaments so washing was not a concern. The fabric is rather light weight and very smooth in texture.
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It would probly take a long time to air dry-and machine drying would perhaps make the stuffing inside all lumpy?? I wouldn't - but if you want something that smooshy in your baby's bath all you can do is try it....
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I use it all the time while machine embroidering (to attach the stabilizer to the fabric when i dont hoop it) and what works for me is warm water if the fabric can take it. even hot water will do it faster
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It's meant for delicate fabrics, like lingerie, especially good for bras. I soak delicates in warm water sprinkled with a few Forever New granules, let them sit for 10-15 minutes, moosh the water and dissolved granules through the item, then rinse, ring the item gently, and air dry. My lingeries last years longer with this product. This seems pretty expensive for baby's clothes, but that's your call.
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I use this for all my embroidery. Monogramming and appliqué. It is great. I cut a piece large enough for my hoop and trim about a half inch of the paper off and stick it to the back side of the hoop. Then I cut a section in the middle of the hoop large enough for the design I am using and stick the t-shirt ( or whatever) on the hoop and I am ready to go. I do use an iron on stabilizer on the t-shirt first.
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Hi, I use a lot of this fabric for various projects and yes, I use the handwash cycle in my washer.. and cold water, but then I wash most of my clothes in cold water. Also, when you have finished adding the image to your Photo Fabric, give it a good ironing with a nice hot iron. This really seals the color into the fabric. Hope this helps!
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I'm sorry I can't answer you question. I can tell it is very sticky and I've never had any fabric I've put on it shift or move in any way. I did a quick search and found a FB post (https://www.facebook.com/FiveStarFonts.embroidery/posts/747985168562503) where they were talking about it and it seems the majority liked Floriani Perfect Stick stabilizer for embroidering hats.
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I tried it on a piece of regular fabric and it didn't work so it probably won't on felt
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It depends on how much you use. If not much, it doesn't take long at all. I just used it with my kids handprints. One of them use a bunch and I just let it dry overnight.
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When these stickers are used on a hard surface like plastic, they probably can be removed easily. however when used on fabrics they are supposed to be permanent and removing them may or may not leave traces of the sticker depending on the material. When I used it on a nylon strap it came out over time very easy without leaving even a trace, but on more porous fabrics it looks like it "melts" within the fibers.
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I would recommend checking out the Project Library at www.emblibrary.com to learn how to machine embroider on these type towels. It can be done and mine have turned out fine. As someone below mentioned, I wouldn't recommend light stitches (open hand or machine embroidery) on these as the threads will get lost in the pile. A design with a higher stitch count will work perfectly. Enjoy!
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No this works on fabric. Felt isn't going to hold the photo. Dark transfer paper might work but not light transfer
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I soak mine in a bucket of soapy water overnight, rinse and air dry. They've lasted for 4 years and look fine. I would not machine wash them with ANY other garment--the dye runs like crazy.