Embroidery - Techniques
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Framing
Joan Watters reveals some of her secrets for framing finished stitchery projects
successfully – to give them that professional look.
Preparation of stranded embroidery on linen
Remove water-soluble pen marks
Preparation is most important; but you wouldn’t believe it with Joan’s way-out method of removing water-soluble pen marks!
You might get the odd thread colour that will run, however, this has not been her experience – perhaps because she likes to use quality fabrics and threads, or because it’s just cold water.
The blue water-soluble pen marks must be removed completely or they can reappear. Joan pegs her completed project to the clothes line on a sunny day – on a day and at a time that water restrictions permit – and she hoses it until it’s dripping wet. It is then left on the line until it dries. She’s used this tried-and-true method on all her projects over many years and although it may seem odd, she assures us it works!
Pressing
Once it’s completely dry, prepare the iron and ironing-board. Clean your iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lay a thick towel – preferably white – on the ironing-board. Place the embroidered project right side down on the towel and with the iron on a cotton setting and using steam, press gently on the wrong side to remove any creases.
The project shouldn’t need much ironing because the drip-drying prevents it creasing – except where the pegs have been. Don’t use any starch.
Preparation of silk ribbon embroidery on silk
Remove water-soluble pen marks
Joan suggests that you don’t use the method mentioned previously. Instead, dip the project into cold water, without soap, then lay it on a white towel and leave it to dry. Never wring water out of silk fabric or silk ribbon as it will crush. Most people think you have to dry-clean pure silk, but it’s a natural fibre and if handled correctly, it washes well.
Pressing
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Thanks Joan very informative. I will definately be trying the hose method as removing the outline on my embroidery is where ive had lots of problems.
Regards Sue