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Machine Embroidery With Mylar

1/31/2020

 
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Mylar is a fun addition to Machine Embroidery. It is a foil like tissue paper that can be found at your local craft and hobby stores in the gift wrap section.  You do need to use a design that has been digitized for Mylar use. I am releasing this new design today in my store. Check it out here.
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Designs for Mylar are very similar to Applique.  They need to have a placement stitch that tells you where to place the Mylar. If you like sparkle and shine when you do Machine Embroidery, you will love working with Mylar!  Here you see my design is ready to be tacked down.
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An easy way to keep it from sliding around in the hoop is to use Painter's tape. Just a little bit will do the trick. Then sew the next step which should tack it in place and an open fill will cover the entire Mylar area.
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There will be an outline stitch that goes around and ensures all of the product will stay put.   
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Once it completes, you just gently pull the excess away. You can use tweezers and small scissors to get any small pieces.  Then sew out remaining parts of your design.  Mylar is a synthetic product so you will need to use a little extra care when laundering.  Just wash it on gentle and dry on low or hang to dry.  Keep your irons away from it also.
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One of the neatest things when using Mylar is the versatility.  You can keep one color in your stash. I used silver on all three stitch outs above. The thread is reflected in the product and each look is custom.  Try variegated thread for extra special projects!  
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I decided to use my variegated thread and stitched out the design on my sweatshirt.  It takes a plain garment that is inexpensive and turns it into a custom work of art.  
 Check out all of the different things you can do with this single design! I also have a You Tube video you can watch below that shows how easy it is to use Mylar. I hope you have enjoyed this post, share what you learn and are generous with what you create. Someone will appreciate your hard work!

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