Previously, I went over how to create the file but now it is time to see if it will actually work. I am always curious as to how people embroider. Is everyone stitching out on finished garments or a single piece of fabric? In embroidery advertising I always see them stitch on a single piece of fabric especially for single needle machines. This seems so unrealistic to me unless you are only embroidering on garments you are in the process of sewing. Perhaps it is because embroidering on sweatshirts is a nuisance for everyone, unless you have the ability to use a magnetic hoop. If you are also struggling, I recommend the float method, hooping only the stabilizer, spraying basting spray on the garment and then placing it on top of the hoop.
Similar to other multi-position hoop videos the design is split into two files. If you want to know how to split the applique into two separate files like I used for this project, watch part #1. For this particular applique design I have had to rehoop the garment two to three times in the past, so this could be the best solution. The first hooping is for the applique apple and then the other one or two hoopings is for the name portion.
A little bit of a spoiler, you can split an applique design. However, splitting the design entails more stitches to cut, a longer stitch out time and methodical trimming.What I mean by methodical trimming is when you cut around the fabric after the tack down stitch and it needs to be trimmed further, past what is already stitched, otherwise it will mess up. To see what I am referring to, watch the tutorial test stitch project video below.
I like the idea of not rehooping but you do get a smoother design when the applique is done all at once. In order to make the lines appear normal I ended up having to add a couple of stitches by hand, otherwise you’d see a split in the two sections. Other people may not notice the flaw but it bothered me alot. I do however, highly recommend using a multi-position hoop for long names still. Maybe it was a one off but I really believe it is not worth the hassle unless you really struggle with lining up when rehooping projects.
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