Why not embellish a ready-made garment instead of making it from scratch? You’ll still achieve that wonderful sense of self-satisfaction we all experience when sewing with passion. Of course, having the right tools and notions makes all the difference when turning a ready-made into a work of art. With machine embroidery, successful embellishment requires correct knowledge of stabilizers, along with stitch count and design density. It’s a must to pair the right products with your designs and fabric; it’s like pairing a fine wine with the main entrée. Visit classicsewingmagazine.com for complete instructions on using your software to lighten the design’s density and lessen the stitch count, using an embroidery template and much more...

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