American Sewing Guild, Lansing Chapter: Lansing Clippers
2018 Theme: "Local Talent"
MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGs: 3rd Monday of the Month
NOT A MEMBER? Go to the MEMBER BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS page to see how valuable an ASG memership can be. Join the fun, sharing, learning, and friendship; all focused around textiles. Visitors must join after attending 2 free meetings over the lifetime of the chapter.
1519 Elmwood
Lansing, MI
MACHINE EMBROIDERY TIPS
* Use 60 wt. thread in the bobbin
* Use a permanent marker and label the embroidery bobbins with an E. Only use those bobbins for embroidery OR use a specific color bobbin for embroidery
* Use Microtex, titanium or chrome needles
* Use Heat & Gone on towels
* Use cutaway stabilizer in knits to prevent stretching and design distortion
* Use a dampened Q-tip to remove water soluble stabilizer in hard-to-reach, or small, areas
* Keep a wrapping paper cutter near tear-away to quickly cut pieces from roll
* To prevent overspray, place embroidery projects in a gift box (or cover) when spraying adhesive
* Use binder clips to secure excess fabric around the hoop
* Hoop on top of a cutting mat to keep the hoop straight.
* Label the type of stabilizer on the bottom inside cardboard tube
* Launder ready-made garments before embroidering to prevent shrinkage and puckering.
* Use a non-slip rug pad under the hoop while hooping fabric to avoid slippage
1519 Elmwood
Lansing, MI