Preventing Puckered Satin Stitches
By Serena Smith Satin stitching is a fun and easy stitch to sew! It is a multi-purpose stitch that can be used for applique, decorative stitching and covering raw edges. But have you ever had puckers in your fabric from satin stitching? Or maybe the fabric folds under and bunches up in the satin stitches? Read on to discover ways to prevent this from happening. When fabric is tucked into satin stitches as they are being sewn, that is called tunneling. The fabric is not heavy enough to hold the stitches and therefore the fabric puckers and tunnels. This commonly happens when satin stitching. As the needle jumps from the left to the right, forming each stitch, the tension on the thread pulls the fabric between the stitches, creating puckers. When you are finished satin stitching, the stitches hold the puckers in place, not allowing the fabric to lay out flat. To eliminate puckers and tunnels, a stabilizer is needed to support the stitches. Most cotton fabrics do not have the body and stability to hold the stitches on their own. Lightly spray a piece of tear away stabilizer with spray adhesive. Stick the fabric to the tear away stabilizer. Press down firmly and smooth the fabric over the stabilizer. Sew the satin stitches where needed and then tear off the stabilizer from the back of the fabric. Gently press the fabric and your satin stitching is complete! Note: I prefer to use 505 Spray Adhesive because it doesn't gum my needle and sprays evenly and cleanly. The tear away stabilizer will keep the fabric flat and support the stitches as you sew. The spray adhesive will hold the fabric to the stabilizer and prevent it from moving. As the needle moves from left to right, the stabilizer will not allow the tension on the thread to pucker and tunnel the fabric. Not only is satin stitching easier with tear away stabilizer underneath, but also creates a more professional look when finished. Try it on your next satin stitching project and see if it works for you! Serena Smith is an avid embroidery and quilting enthusiast living in Kansas. Creating new projects and sharing them with others through local classes and online lessons is one of her greatest joys. Visit her website, Embroidery Treasures, for fun projects, helpful tips, inspiration, notions, fabrics and embroidery supplies! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Serena_Smith http://EzineArticles.com/?Preventing-Puckered-Satin-Stitches&id=507866 counteract ambien ambien 2bpill buy generic ambien online ambien generic
