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Hooping Tips

• First, install a new embroidery needle in the machine. A dull needle can snag or tear the fabric making the results anything but fabulous.
• Next, consider the hooping. Because the sash is too narrow to fit in a hoop and you don't want to damage the delicate satin fabric, the best method to use is hoopless embroidery.
• Hoop a water-soluble stabilizer. Using a damp sponge or cloth, moisten the stabilizer to activate the adhesive. Position the sash on the stabilizer, and then smooth it in place.
• Embroider the design. After embroidery, carefully pull the sash away from the stabilizer.
• Remove the excess stabilizer following the manufacturer's instructions.

Sources

As Cute As A Button, www.ascuteasabutton.com, supplied the rhinestone buttons.

Embroidery Library, www.emblibrary.com, supplied the Celtic Border embroidery design.

From the December 2006 issue of Sew News magazine.