MAPIEmbroidery
Guides tagged "Embroidery".
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Should You Knot Embroidery Thread at the Back?
Knots can create visible bumps behind hand embroidery, but DMC allows small knots in some repeatedly washed or worn finished items.
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Can You Iron Finished Hand Embroidery?
DMC recommends ironing compatible finished needlework from the reverse, with a protective towel and the temperature suited to the fabric.
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Can You Wash Finished Hand Embroidery?
Finished embroidery can often be cleaned gently, but the fabric and thread both matter; some display pieces may not need washing at all.
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How Many Strands of Embroidery Floss Should You Use?
The strand count changes the appearance of stitches; the embroidery pattern normally tells you how many strands to use.
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Why Does Embroidery Floss Fray While Stitching?
Long embroidery thread can wear and fray after repeated passes through fabric, especially before you have finished the length.