help! have just bought an embroidery machine.

[helen1978watford]

can anyone help i have just bought an embroidery machine to do embroidery on towels. the lady in the shop really confused me with all the backings and toppers, does anyone know what i put on a towel to embroider on to it.
thanks
helen

[ceinwen]

I always use a wash away stabiliser for most everything. For the towels place it on top so it keeps the pile underneath. Underneath for everything else. When you have finished stitching cut away any excess and then rinse in cold water or rinse cycle in washing machine with no detergent. I have been using an embroidery machine for quite a long time so if you need any help just yell to me LOL xxCeinwen

[Caroleecrafts]

I use stitch n tear for towels and other embroidery

[urbancrafters]

I agree with the above posts!
The rule is (usually) the thicker the fabric the thinner the layer of stabiliser and vice - versa.
The stabiliser always goes underneath, unless you are embroidering on something wih a deep pile eg. your towels where you would put a water soluble stabiliser on the top aswell as stabiliser underneath to flatten the pile.
have fun with your new toy!!

[helen1978watford]

thank you for all your help with my problem. i have since had another problem that when i am embroidering the white bobbin cotton is showing through the design have contacted brother and my machine is faulty so have to wait for a replacement to be delivered.

[sewandsoaps]

Hi ya Helen

I have had that problem before too... i think my tension was too tight at the time... hope ur having fun with it!!

Sarah

[Extra Special Touch Gifts]

My embroidery machine is Janome.... and its great and I love it!

There are 100's of different backings / topping out there.... have a look on www.janome.com .... even if your machine isn't a Janome.... the website will help.... also look at www.isew.co.uk

Happy to help if you need any info / advice.

[reebee baby]

Have you tried altering your thread tension? Experiment on a scrap piece of cloth so you know what looks right and what doesn't. If in doubt tho' go back to the shop for a demo and take some of your design with you they might be able to diagnose the problem.

Backings: washable would be best for towels I think.