Hi,
I am in search of some help with embroidering/satin stitching fabric to denim overalls.
I hope someone can help!
Right now, what I am doing is cutting out the fabric, using spray adhesive and then satin stitching right on the denim overalls around the edges of the fabric. I use a tear-away stabilizer on the back to help enforce the stitching and to make the fabric run smoothly over the feed dogs.
I had been using iron-on adhesive, but decided to switch to spray adhesive since it is faster and the iron-on adhesive seemed to show through the light colored fabrics.
Does this sound like a good process so far?
I am using an Elna Quilters Dream sewing machine, not an embroidery machine. Do I need an embroidery machine to make the stitching more professional looking?
I use regular Coates & Clark thread. Is there a better thread to use? I know Sulky is good for rayons, but I am just looking for a plain looking thread now.
Someone had recommended to me that I take my piece of fabric and embroider it onto the tear away and do all the detail in the middle and around the outside edges. To make an actual appliqué. Then I should use a stitch of "some kind" to adhere the appliqué to the denim. What kind of stitch do I use so it doesn't show over the satin stitching on the appliqué? How do I make sure the edges of the appliqué are securely fastened to the denim so that the edges don't fray?
I would think it would be easier to do all my embroidering to make the appliqués and then attach them to the overalls. But I am just not sure how or if it will look professional? Any advice?
I am just trying to make some holiday outfits for my 2 boys. I thought dressing up overalls would be easy, but my stitches are uneven and I break needles and thread all the time!
Thanks so much!
Allison Mullen
PA