I am using Stick 'n Stitch from Sulky to transfer an embroidery motif to fabric. This motif is from my Flower Fancy pattern set:
The Stick 'n Stitch sheet is dissolvable fiber with a peel off paper-backing. I put a sheet of Stick 'n Stitch into my ink-jet printer paper tray and printed the image. This prints beautifully. The stitching lines are really distinct and easy to see:
Then I cut around the image:
Next, I peeled the paper backing off the printed sheet and stuck the motif onto my fabric:
I chose a lovely color palette
and started stitching! When I was done with the stitching, I rinsed all of the dissolvable fiber off of my project. I used cold water and it took a few minutes of rinsing. There was no residue left. The only downside I noticed was that a few of my Back Stitches {you can see at the top of the green curling stem} were not tight against the fabric. I must not have pulled them through tightly enough and only noticed after the dissolvable fiber was gone. I will remember that the next time I stitch with this product.
I really like this method of transferring a motif to fabric and I am looking forward to using it again!
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What a pretty embroidery! The colors and the stitches you chose showcase it off so well. I love how you used the two greens to intertwine and look almost variegated. The flowers are gorgeous. I love those stitches for them. Ok, I will get on to the subject of this post. lol This product looks wonderfully easy to use and work with. I am glad you showed how you need to make sure your stitches are pulled tight so they aren't too loose when you rinse away the Sulky Stick 'n Stitch. I know this product could help me out. Thanks!
Darlene
Love the colors.
I've had a similar problem with sticky solvent stuff, where the stitches don't quite look as neat once the film is washed away; for that reason, I tend to only use it when I'm embroidering on wool felt.
Thank you Darlene! Yes it is very easy to use and saves time on transferring! I love these colors too - the stitch for the intertwined greens is Whipped Back Stitch.
Hi beadgirl - Thank you for the information. Yes, I think this would be perfect transfer method for a fabric like wool felt and any nubby fabrics. I plan to do the same. For my cotton and linen I will use my wash out pen!
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