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07-04-2011, 07:54 AM

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Cherylsea

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I always starch my fabric first - that has helped immensely and you don't need as much stabilizer.

07-04-2011, 07:55 AM

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newbee3

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denim works great and looks nice with cotton blocks

07-04-2011, 08:50 AM

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Boopers

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Originally Posted by vickig626

what I've learned is that it depends on how many stitches are in the design. If I do a tight design with around 10K stitches, I use 2 layers - as mentioned - turning one at an angle. that gives more stability. the higher the stitch count, the thicker the stabilizer needed. that will prevent the puckers. Took a stabilizer class with Floriani - great info.

I also took that class and learned a lot about stabilizers. Yes, the more stitches, the thicker the stabilizers should be. I use Kona cotton as a base fabric when I can.

07-04-2011, 10:09 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherylsea

I always starch my fabric first - that has helped immensely and you don't need as much stabilizer.

I heavily starch mine too, board stiff sometimes, and use 2 layers of stabilizer.

I make sure and prewash and dry the fabric atleast twice too, as it does like to shrink a bit the second time :wink:

On some, I have put a layer of thin cotton batting behind the fabric.

Dense designs really need a lot of additional stabilization :D:D:D