Embroidering a Sweater

You can embroider a sweater. If the knit is a very fine gauge, treat it like any other knit. Use a soft cut-away stabilizer, pin the garment to the stabilizer or use a sticky cut-away (or spray adhesive). Do not hoop the sweater, as this might leave hoop marks or cause the knit to stretch or distort. Pin a layer of water-soluble stabilizer (WSS) on top to keep the stitches from sinking into the surface of the knit. If you are embroidering on a bulkier knit, use tulle (very fine netting) on top instead of WSS. After embroidering, tear away any excess WSS or tulle.

Select a design that is not too dense, as this will affect the drape of the sweater knit. A redwork design stitched with a 12-weight thread will be bold without stiffness. Appliqué is another great choice. A scattering of miniature designs works well. Not sure? Experiment on an old sweater that you were ready to throw away, or one that has been outgrown.

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from Mary Jane Allen of Perfect Little Stitches

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Oh...Poncho!
and
Matching Hoodie

Use a pre-made blanket
for the poncho and just
attach the embroidered
neckline... it's that easy.
The hoodie is adjustable
to fit toddlers or older
children.

Handy Nets

Loosely-knit netting to prevent thread from
sliding down the cone. Wrap net around the
cone of thread while in use. Leave net in
place when storing thread to prevent unwinding.

Recommended for Brytes, Monopoly,
Metallic, Rainbows and other smooth threads.

Each net is approx. 6 inches long.