Right Fabric for Your embroidery fabric 

 

If you Begin out in embroidery fabric there are Lots of different supplies you need to be looking at, it can easily get overwhelming. In this post we Lean to light on the different types of fabrics you can use. We also give you some guidelines to which fabrics are the easiest or best to embroider to ensure great results right from the start.

First Things First

We cannot repeat and emphasize often enough that the final result of your embroidery project depends on a number of factors. You need to ensure that you select the right needle, fabric, stabilizer to suit the size and stitch density of your embroidery design. We previously dedicated complete posts to needles and stabilizers, so in this article we will focus on the other factors. For a great outcome you also have to make sure that your embroidery machine is well-tuned, set at the appropriate needle and bobbin tensions and you need to use the right settings in your embroidery software.

Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Embroidery Fabric

When choosing your embroidery fabric you need to consider the weight of the embroidery design. The fabric needs to be strong enough to hold the design. Looser fabrics are less able to hold the threads. If you want to use a specific type of fabric, you need to select a design that is suitable for the weight of that fabric. The 'thread count' of the fabric refers to the fabric's weave and determines the ability of the fabric to permit a needle to thread through it without difficulty. 

Go Natural

Natural fabrics with a tight weave create a strong base for embroidery and are the easiest to embroider. Because the fibers run horizontally and vertically, the needle can easily penetrate the material. Fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk and wool support decorative stitching really well. 

Quilting or Quilter's Cotton

It is a light fabric that comes in a large variety of colors. It is best to use simple and open designs when embroidering with quilter's cotton. It is very versatile and great to use in projects like place mats, table runners, wall hangings and of course quilts.