Part 2 - #1 Preparing Fabrics for Stitching

Part 2 - #1 Preparing Fabrics for Stitching

We’ll start by getting everything ready for the sewing machine. I’ll show you how I layer different fabrics — some with organza, some with Mistyfuse — and pin them in place to create interesting surfaces before we start sewing. This bit is all about setting the stage for the texture and detail we’ll build with stitch later on.

Foiled and Stitched Textiles

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  • Materials3

Part 1: Preparing Backgrounds and Exploring Adhesives

  • Part 1 - #1 Painting and Preparing Adhesives17
  • Part 1 - #2 Creating Painted Bondaweb Backgrounds7
  • Part 1 - #3 Making Your Own Stencils and Layering Foils7
  • Part 1 - #4 Foiling and Detailing with an Iron6

Part 2: Machine Embroidery and Foiling

  • Part 2 - #1 Preparing Fabrics for Stitching
  • Part 2 - #2 Free Machine Embroidery Techniques
  • Part 2 - #3 Foiling Over Stitched Samples3
  • Part 2 - #4 Adding Foil in Small, Controlled Areas1
  • Part 2 - #5 Finishing and Layering with Organza

Part 3: Adding Stitch and Embellishment

  • Part 3 - #1 Final Foiling and Adding Texture
  • Part 3 - #2 Preparing for Stitching3
  • Part 3 - #3 Building Texture with Machine Stitching2
  • Part 3 - #4 Exploring Stitch on Embroiderie Anglaise2
  • Part 3 - #5 Hand Stitching
  • Part 3 - #6 Simple Stitches with Impact
  • Part 3 - #7 Seeding and French Knots
  • Part 3 - #8 Mixing Stitch Styles
  • Part 3 - #9 Finishing & Reflecting12