EMBROIDERY BASICS
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Tools
Scissors and Nippers
There are many different types of scissors, nippers and specialty cutting instruments on the
market. Each one has its purpose. Most embroiderers will have several types of cutting
instruments to handle the cutting jobs in their shop. They are crafted from plastic, steel
and other metals, and all price ranges. Some have sharp tips while others
are blunt. The important thing is they should cut thread, backing and
fabric cleanly without damaging the goods and they should feel
comfortable in one’s hand.
Seam Rippers
When mistakes happen and stitches need to be removed a seam ripper is the tool is use. A seam ripper is
great for removing stitches in an embroidery design, opening up seams to have a better access to an area to
be embroidered, like the lining of a jacket. This tool has a sharp pointed metal tip with a hook that has a razor
sharp blade that glides under a stitch then cuts the thread.
Tweezers
Tweezers are used for plucking out stray threads from the nished embroidery. It also aids in threading the
embroidery machine and the removal of stray threads from the bobbin area. They come in all shapes and
sizes from micro points to bent tips.
Cutting Backing Away From Garment
It is inevitable at some time or another that as you go to cut the backing
away from a nished garment, you cut the garment too! A simple rule to
eliminate this problem is when trimming backing, hold the excess backing in
one hand, let the garment drape down with it facing you and with the other
hand trim the backing with a medium size pair of shears.
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