Money Saving Embroidery Tips - Fusing scraps of interfacing

[@irenemoreaux4446]

Thank you again for a great tip, and thank you for not drawing it on and on. I appreciate a quick, concise and to the point video.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm trying to get better at editing my videos....Lord knows....my first ones were TOO long hahahaa!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@lindapierson168]

I appreciate that trick of saving stabilizer so much!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

it has saved me a ton of money so far, I'm really glad I could pass along the tips :)

[@SipLeila]

Thanks for the tips! I have been learning about these tips from a sewing machine store employee....I had no idea.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

This technique saves sooo much time and money!!! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@lunasmum6869]

I love the way you giggle! That long window in the stabiliser has given me ideas for the sashing of beautiful oriental blocks I want to stitch together as a wall hanging. Not only will it save me re-hooping each time but it will also use up all those pieces of stabiliser I have in a folder ready to be joined to make larger pieces. Its a win, win situation! Thank you. I love those little hats on that card, so sweet!

[@debbiewhite3270]

I found ur other video about the window first. I was so happy and love ur videos. TY

[@lindabridges445]

Thank you for the tip. Enjoyed the video. Will have to give this a try. Definitely is a material saver. You are so fortunate to have people give you such lovely fabrics.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Linda, so glad you liked the video, yes give this a try and see if you like it. You are right, I am very blessed to receive these thoughtful fabrics, I feel very honored and thankful.

[@portialanden6353]

Again, thanks for your great tip on how to save money! I love your ideas!

[@lindabower4950]

Oh your a purple girl, so am I. I have loved anything purple since I was a little girl. Which back in my days you didn’t get to see a lot of purple fabric. But what ever I could find that was purple. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your beautiful fabric.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I am :) and did you know the color of purple represents royalty??? That's so awesome!

[@lorim2074]

Thank you so much! 💓 I was wondering about a way to save my scraps after I noticed how much waste there was. I've only started to embroider about a year in and saving money with this idea is fabulous! I just caught your "window" video, too! Love these techniques!!!

[@WoodlandInspired]

How clever this is an awesome tip and yes I do have a lot of these scraps in a bin. Tfs

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Celeste! Glad I could pass along the tip :)

[@Mamasmovietime]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that uses the bits and pieces! I was stitching mine with a large stitch, however your way seems so much resourceful. Glue is cheap compared to thread! Thank you for the tip. Aka: Theresa

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I love how creative minds figure out ways to use all of their bits and pieces :) Thanks for watching!

[@daribarber3470]

Thanks again for sharing all your tips with us. This helps alleviate some of my concerns with entertaining the idea of starting on a new adventure of the embroidery world. Saving money where we can is a definite plus. I just wanted to also remind you that you are AMAZING!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are so sweet Dari!!!

[@emmacarpenter4055]

Fantastic!!! Enjoyed watching and learning new hooping ideas. Very helpful. Thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@loriearii474]

This is so brilliant! My smallest hoop is 5.5x5.5 and I only wanted to do a few words and thought there has to be a trick for this. Thanks so much!

[@shirleyduesener9872]

Thank you I live in a remote northern town and don’t have access to product or what I should be using so Amazon info is wonderful

[@bernielove49]

Thank you so much for this tip. I’m a new beginner on embroidery I just got my babylock verve

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bonniewinner3087]

I love the savings on stablizer!!

[@cherylcross3558]

Doesn’t the glue mess up the needle if your needle goes through the glue?

[@schisandra]

Fantastic! I’ve heard of folks stitching bits of stabilizer together, but adding a bunch of needle holes didn’t sound like a secure join to me. Glue sounds (and looks!) like a great join! Thank you for the video, and I will definitely try this!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks for watching Lorem, and I'm so glad you found this video helpful :)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks for watching Lorem, and I'm so glad you found this video helpful :)

[@ilovelucy7073]

LOVE the fabric the nice lady gave you. Purple is my favorite color. I would like a stove like that to Lisa.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Isn't that fabric just so pretty?? I'm in love with the stove on that card hahahaaa

[@augustaporter3735]

I appreciate learning money saving tips especially on a limited income.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching my video Augusta!!! I love money saving tips too :)

[@Lagertha57]

I have been trying to organize my sewing stuff and I have those little pieces of stabilizer that I saved wandering what to use them for. I have been questioning my self on how to put them together and use them. Thanks so much. This was a very good informative video. Hugs and kisses.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this video was helpful! I appreciate you watching :) Hugs right back to ya!

[@TerriRomano]

You are an economical genius!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahahaa I'm not sure about genius......but I do like to figure out ways to save money hehehee

[@MommaBird52]

I am not even a newbie, guess I am a pre-newbie. Ordered a combo sewing/embroidery machine in November and still have not gotten it. I have so much to learn!!!

[@smithquilter]

Tell us more about coffee filters please! I have TONS of those!

[@Marnie1869]

Joanne fabrics sells good stabilizer and it comes on a bolt and is wide . I like the fusible ones

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Very true! I'm really trying to mainstream the different products I purchase and use in my studio....and eliminate a lot of clutter and products I only use every once in a while :)

[@mimipatrick9158]

Great ideas! I am going to utilize them. Is ironing the glue and glue stick to make it dry and/or stronger? what setting on your iron do you use?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Mimi! Yes I iron the glue to quickly dry it (I'm totally impatient LOL) but in my opinion....not proven....I think it does make it stronger too. I use a cotton setting on my iron :)

[@lorettaclinton6604]

Works perfectly!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

awesome! so happy you gave this technique a try :)

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Brilliant!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Annie!!

[@grace-v2d]

I love this idea and the border design. I may have to incorporate that if that's okay.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

absolutely yes! I'm glad it sparked some ideas :)

[@grace-v2d]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thank you. How wide were the borders that you embroidered on? What was the size of the embroidery stitching?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

The top and bottom pieces were 15 x 8.5". The side pieces were 4.5x15". The corners were 4.5"x8.5". The words I believe were 1.5" tall. The main blocks in the quilt were cut at 15x15".

[@grace-v2d]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead Thank you so much. I am making a quilt for my grandfather that I am going to try this on.

[@petmomful2260]

Nice idea, but does the seam show thru on a big piece of white fabric?

[@theresawoodruff333]

Hi! Love this technique! One question... did you cut out the center right on the basting stitch line?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Theresa, I usually cut just outside of the stitch line :)

[@rmcrms5]

Great tip!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much :)

[@lynnst.laurent2879]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I am a beginner and you are so great at demonstrating in your videos. My question is, does the glue gum up your Needle? I am worried my needle won't like all the glue.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

the glue is completely dry before we bring it to the machine, so no worries with it effecting the needle :)

[@lynnst.laurent2879]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thank you for replying...I have used your technique everyday since I saw your video. I just can't tell you how much you have helped me with everything you have put out there for us to view. At the store where I bought my Luminaire - they know nothing about it so I am self- taught. But...I am a seamstress and a computer expert so you know I sat down and had a ton of fun from day one! I'll keep watching you and dreaming of apprenticing under you one day! 🤣😂😂😅 thanks again!

[@tanyayork6438]

Thank, it’s good idea for me !!!!

[@priscillahagerty9523]

Lisa, I can't find "Stabil Stitch" anywhere. It is not available on Amazon. What do you recommend?? Thanks, love your videos.

[@blackhatquilter65]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

[@nancygreer2263]

Another great video and awesome tips! Question though regarding the glue ... do you have to use a special needle so it doesn't gum up?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

no special needle, the glue is dry before doing any of the embroidery :)

[@nancygreer2263]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thanks!

[@susanleroux4236]

I have really learned a lot today . . . thz . Please tell me the name of the blue tape you are using

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks for watching Susan! It's the blue painter's tape, like the kind you find at Lowe's or Walmart :)

[@loraduvall708]

Thanks for the video and the tips! I have a pile of scraps. I will definitely give this a try.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@marionjohnston7037]

I love your tips and plan on using! but I don't see any of your links that you said you would add?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Marion :) you have to open the description box of the video. If on a PC click on show more found below the title of the video. If on a tablet or phone click on the little grey arrow next to title.

[@marionjohnston7037]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead Thank you! I'm such a non computer person!

[@MarithaAndersen]

Great trick! But if You wanted to fuse wash away stabilizer, what glue, or what way to do it then? Because it's a different kind of stabilizer all together (mesh type, not 'plastic' type) and it HAS to wash out, for making free standing lace. I ave just started, but the scraps sure are piling up already, and I DON'T want to toss it. I really hate tossing things.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I wish I could help with your question Maritha, but I don't use that type of stabilizer to much....YET......I've been wanting to learn how to make the free standing lace....it's on my to-do list because it's simply amazing! If I ever figure it out I may make a new video hehee

[@MarithaAndersen]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead you should give it a go😍 it's not hard. You just have to make sure the design is made for fsl, put double wss and hoop it taut, and then the machine does the rest. I'll be waiting to see if You figure out a way to use the scraps 😍 thank You for replying and good luck😀

[@kathymize6069]

Love your videos!! Question-have you done any videos for those wanting to start an at-home embroidery business? Retiring and want to stay busy and make money.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Kathy, that sounds like a good plan!! Unfortunately I don't do much embroidery for hire, and I mainly use my embroidery machine to customize my quilts. I know of some great embroidery channels you may want to check out though: Kandia Haynesworth and The Baby's Booty

[@janicejeffs3377]

Can you use this method for wash away stabilizer 😉

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Janice, I haven't yet tried this with a wash away yet

[@susanmayer8200]

good idea but doesn't the glue get your needle sticky or mucky?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

the glue is dry before ever bringing to the machine :)

[@MLCruey]

I would like to see how you remove the piece from the base without destroying the stabilizer.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Here is the video I mentioned about working with frames in the hoop :) If you fast forward to the 24 minute mark you'll see how I remove the piece from the base. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGWXpuug7Vrh9k

[@barbaradumler6565]

Do you think it would work by butting up the pieces together and zig zagging them together. This is what I do for batting. Thought about trying it with stabilizer but haven't had the time yet.

[@HWolfe]

I've done it. It works. Don't do it often but 👍.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I've never tried it personally however I'm sure it would work :) Keep in mind....if you are cutting into the stitched stabilizer as I've cut into it to create a "window"....then you may weaken the integrity of your join with a zigzag stitch......but if you're not creating that window I think it would work fine :)

[@sandyhearth8249]

What kind of stabilizer do you put on the back of the t-shirt fabric?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

On the back of clothing I add Pellon P44f :)

[@NadineBurnes]

I just made my own wash away stabilizer, search on youtube diy bio plastic, its a gelatin and glycerin recipe and its easy, worked perfectly, rinsed out in less than 30 seconds, i also use paper towel as a stabilizer i separate it down to 1 or 2 ply then throw it in the wash afterwards, the cheaper the towel the easier it is to wash off ive noticed, i hope everyone can save some money using these tricks, stabilizing materials are too expensive and too much waste, hope this will help someone xx Nadine

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Wow, that is interesting....I'll have to look into this :)

[@atakishiyeva1]

Hi! I was sure stabilazer is the kind of material with "glue" surface on one side and plane fabric on other, but you are using stabilizer with no glue on any side. I would like to know more about the stabilizer you are using. I want to find it in local market, it saves money if buying locally

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Helloooo!! There are all kinds of stabilizer/interfacing. Some are fusible, some are "cut away", and some are "tear away". All kinds of variations of each type also!

[@atakishiyeva1]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thank you for your reply

[@judiehull7107]

Lisa my daughter has an embroidery machine . I sent her this thinking it might help her I’m a purple girl also

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

yay for purple!!! hahahaa.......I hope this video helps your daughter with her embroidery machine :)

[@pamelasherman1314]

Thanks for the tip. I’m going to try it. Saving money is so important so that we can buy more dabric😍

[@pamelasherman1314]

Fabric not dabric😜

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahaha.....I like the new word dabric :) Thanks for watching!

[@soniaguzman762]

Hi, I don't have an embroidery machine but I found this very interesting. I watch your videos no matter what they are about because I find I always learn something. Can I ask you something? Were you born and reared in VA?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Aweee, thank you so much Sonia! Yep, born and raised here in Virginia :)

[@bonnielee8935]

Strings and fuzzys are called Quilter's Bling!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Quilter's Bling....I like that!

[@HWolfe]

LOL...smiles!

[@kathjacquier6635]

I just join the seam together with the same colour of thread that I am using on the embroidery design. I use all my leftovers like this.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

great idea thanks for sharing!

[@tomib6186]

What stabilizer did you use on the T-shirt fabric?And you are a girl after my own heart.....is that a package of Twizzlers on the table?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahahahaa YES it is :) One of my favorites......if not careful I'll go through a bag in a day hahahaa. I use Pellon P44F fusible interfacing on the backs of my t-shirts before cutting out the blocks. I like it because it's really light weight yet does a good job.

[@murielpoultney9274]

Tomib p

[@murielpoultney9274]

Lisa Capen Quilts ll

[@vivianhousley6005]

I’ve have sew my together

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That's a great idea! Thanks for watching :)

[@camckenzie]

OMG! (Diving into my trashcan) 🤣😂

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

yessss......get those scraps :)

[@Bready29645]

Why couldn’t you just stitch it with white thread with your sewing machine? I would think it would be just as strong and maybe take less time.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Susan! I think that would work as well :) Now in this demo...I cut a window out of the center....cutting through the join. If you stitch your pieces together...and then cut that join as I did....I'm wondering how well that would hold up. Maybe it would???

[@HWolfe]

I still do pro embroidery; my machine is a commercial one; I do the sewing machine thing on occasion, but actually; Lisa's method I do like better, cause I can sit I can sit and do a few pieces for a 'pile' while I'm watching crafts vlogs. Other than that I buy mine on rolls but this is a lovely way to maximize stabilizer. Thanks to Lisa!

[@lindaroberts3096]

I have heard that using glue of any kind while sewing will gunk up our sewing machines but I see you use it alot… plz tell me if here is a trick to using glue