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Post by blythwhimsies on Apr 27, 2017 20:35:45 GMT
I don't usually add a layer of fabric to my felt pictures, but I began wondering if they would benefit, especially larger ones?
Does the fabric just make it stronger or does it help to prevent puckering?
I have some cotton muslin which could do the job nicely but I'm wondering if it would interfere with machine embroidery?
The piece will eventually be stretched over a box canvas which will also give it greater stability.
Why would you use or have you used a fabric layer?
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 27, 2017 21:02:50 GMT
I usually use a fabric layer in things like slippers or bags to give them more strength. If I was going to stretch it over a canvas, I don't think it would need additional support. I don't think the cotton muslin would interfere with the machine embroidery though. If there was a lot of stitching planned and it might buckle the felt, then I would use a stabilizer.
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Post by tracey on Apr 28, 2017 5:28:17 GMT
I usually use a fabric layer in things like slippers or bags to give them more strength. If I was going to stretch it over a canvas, I don't think it would need additional support. I don't think the cotton muslin would interfere with the machine embroidery though. If there was a lot of stitching planned and it might buckle the felt, then I would use a stabilizer. And in your experience what fabrics are the best to use Ruth please? |
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 28, 2017 11:32:42 GMT
I usually use a heavier cheese cloth, perhaps 90 weight. I am not sure what that is called in Europe/UK.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 28, 2017 20:24:44 GMT
I usually use a layer of cheese cloth in the middle of my backing but I do not stretch them over canvas. I usually use wide Velcro across the top of the piece to attach it to the canvas and then 2 small pieces in the bottom corners to hold it in place. I think it help to prevent sagging when the piece is hung.
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Post by penguin on Apr 29, 2017 7:51:22 GMT
I can't see why the muslin would interfere with machine embroidery ... But I'll leave it to the experts to decide whether it would add anything useful! 😊
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Post by lyn on Apr 29, 2017 12:08:23 GMT
If a felt picture is going to have quite a bit of free motion embroidery on it then that, with the stabliser on the back, is usually enough to 'stiffen' it up for hanging.
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Post by tracey on Apr 30, 2017 15:16:38 GMT
Would anyone see the need to add fabric when making pods/vessels? Obviously steering clear of the area to be cut.
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