It’s my own design of a large rose, in rose patterned fabric with a raw edge on the applique (i just zig-zaged around the edge).
To do the zig-zag edges, I used some very cool Gutermann metallic thread in a bright pink and an ocean blue and a multicoloured sulky Holoshimmer thread. These are mainly used for embroidery stitching, and I’d never used them before – but I will totally be using them again!
The metallic thread was a little hard to use as it was quite coarse and not smooth like normal thread. The Holoshimmer was like a shiny, smooth metallic thread with a small amount of stretch to it. I used this one for the leaves and it worked wonderfully.
Pick yourself up a reel when you’re next in spotlight and have a go!
4 comments:
Ooooh sparkly thread! I definitely have to try that.
Hmmm I don't mind a bit of bling in my sewing - thanks for the tip!
They look great ! do they feed through the machine ok?
Do you also put them in the bobbin?
Great looking stitching. There is a special needle produced for working with metallic threads. These couple of links talk about the different types of needles.
http://www.sewinspirational.com.au/Autumn_2009/inspirational/tools_of_the_trade
http://www.alwaysquilting.com.au/crafternews/threaded_needle.htm#machine needle
Often when using special threads you can get away with just ordinary thread in the bobbin.
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