To make any garment beautiful and appealing many things that have to be done. So, we can say that embroidery is no exception.
It makes any dress, top, pants, skirt, etc. look different and changes its look. The use of color also plays a vital role in making the garment look totally different and outstanding.
There are two ways to do it one is with hands and the other is with the use of a machine. You can follow whichever way you like based on your comfort and choice.
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How Do I Stop My Embroidery Thread From Unwinding?
There are different colors and different brand of thread available in the market. But the thread used for embroidery purposes is different. So, whenever you ask the shopkeeper tell him the purpose for which you require the threads.
Whenever you wish to use the thread be slow to put it otherwise there are chances that it might get unwind. You need to use a proper structure to wrap it so that it comes out easily when needed.
This is required only when you do not get the whole yarn or ball of thread. But before you wrap the thread ensure that it is straight and does not have small knots in between.
You can also use some useful tools available in the shops like huggers to keep the thread intact and mess-free.
How Do You Seal Embroidery?
First of all the most important thing is that choose and use the thread that is of a good brand. It is equally important that you choose a fabric that does not shrink and is easy to handle.
Remember that no matter which fabric you are using make it a point to soak it all night and dry it the next day. Iron it properly before you start working on it.
To make the garment ready to wear and to maintain its comfort level, try to use soft and light heat-activated backing. This will cover the reverse part of the embroidered part and will prevent any type of skin irritation or scratching. It will also help in sealing the embroidered part and will make the embroidery last longer. This sort of light backing is recommended for sportswear, babywear, and lingerie.
There is no need to bother as it will not be visible when you will wear the garment. It will take hardly one minute to complete the entire process. Just put the soft and light heats activated backing and press it. After that, you can use iron it as suggested in the leaflet.
You can also use clear vinyl so that the embroidery is sealed properly and is protected. After you are done with covering the embroidery with vinyl you need to wash it off.
Last but not least is that the start point of the embroidery and the end part should be fixed properly to avoid loosening of the embroidery.
You will need to keep a pair of scissors, tweezers, needle, threads, hoops, marker, seam ripper, measuring tape, pins, huggers, etc. to make work easier and simpler.
How Do You Fix Loose Embroidery Threads?
You will see that the embroidery had been loosened and this can be due to different reasons. It can be due to poor quality of thread, improper washing, long use of the garment, etc. No matter what the reason is we need to fix the problem before the entire garment looks messy.
Try to cut the loosened threads with short scissors. Be very particular in cutting and concentrate on the thread that needs to be cut.
After that, you need to use a similar color thread to redo the work. If the larger portion needs to be worked upon remove the thread that is damaged.
Follow the pattern with the new thread so that the look of the embroidery remains the same.
If the problem is minor then there is no need to cut the thread. Simply keep on pulling the thread till the end of the embroidery, till all the threads are tight enough.
Fix the ends of the thread properly so that the threads remain intact. You can also tie a small knot beneath the particular thread if there is a small part that is spoiling the entire look.
This will save time that might be taken for pulling the thread through the whole embroidery.
What Are Some Ways To Stop Embroidery From Unraveling?
There is nothing to worry if unraveling is taking place when you are doing embroidery. After following certain tips and tricks it can be avoided and you will be able to do embroidery neatly.
If you are doing embroidery by hand or using a machine the most important thing is, do not use too many threads. Try to use a minimum of two and a maximum of four threads for this purpose.
Choose the color of the thread as per your choice. But remember that the colors selected should enhance the overall look of the fabric when worn.
To make the threads smoother and easier to manage you can use a little amount of conditioner on the thread. By doing this the thread can be managed easily and will not get entangled when doing embroidery.
You can also take out a required thread and to make it straight try to press the thumb all way down to flatten it. By doing this you will be able to do the work without any mess as the problem of unraveling will not be there.
Moreover, when you are doing embroidery with your hands you need to secure the stitches. This can be done by wrapping the remaining thread around the tail of the needle. But this can only be done if the thread left is not too long.
If all these things are followed and kept in mind then you will surely be able to do embroidery with precision and enjoy it. You will also not bother if there is some problem of loose threads, unraveling, and sealing issues as you know the right way to sort it out.
