Stop Puckering In Your Embroidery Designs

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Gosh, what a fabulous channel. I’m new to machine embroidery so this will be of such benefit. I’m having hideous problems with puckering. I’ve followed instructions not to hoop too tight but it seems to be my nemesis that I still get puckering no matter what combo of fabric and stabiliser I use. My current project doesn’t have an overly dense pattern, in fact it has plenty wide spaces, it’s a lightweight cotton and the stabiliser is soft and strong cutaway. Still I get puckering. I’m using a combo PF threads, gutermann and Madeira. I desperately want to get this right as my husband got me what was for us an expensive machine Janome MC500E.

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Hi Bobbi, Take 2 layers of no show backing and 1 layer of crisp 1.5 oz tearaway backing for your knits. If you still see some puckering, Place a piece of cap backing or 3 oz tearaway backing under the hoop before it starts sewing. This should absolutely stop the puckering. I discovered this working with a large company that were having puckering issues with the very thin cotton dress shirts. If it is a woven fabric, use 2 layers of a crisp 1.5 oz. tearaway backing and then lay the cap backing under the hoop before you start sewing. Try this, you will like it. Let me know how you make out!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Joyce Jagger, The Embroidery Coach hi Joyce, thank you ever so much. I’m in the us so I think we are using different terminology. Does 3 oz stabiliser mean heavy weight, also, is 1.5oz equivalent to light? Sorry I have so many questions. Also, when you say put cap backing under the hoop do you mean just slide it under the hoop when it’s in place or unhoop the layers and add the cap backing as the very bottom layer. Sorry if I don’t make a lot of sense, I’m disabled and sometimes finding the right words are difficult. I’ve subscribed to your channel so hopefully I can pick up more info.

[@brandirobbins8023]

Wow, I just found this channel. I absolutely love it.

[@annheber556]

what is the best way to stitch a design/monogram on satin fabric to prevent puckering? help

[@the.aspers]

what is "cat backing"? I thought that is what I heard you say to use if the other methods don't take the puckering away.

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

I am sorry that I did not talk plain enough. It is cap backing or a 3 oz. crisp tearaway backing.

[@jaynegreen2545]

Hi Joyce, please can you help me. Im embroidering a heavy sweater with fleece lining. Its a Stanley and Stella sweatshirt. The embroidery i am doing is the word BRIDE but in large thick lettering,. The total width of the word BRIDE is approximately 23 cm x 8cm height. I have used one piece of 2.5 oz cut away backing and the puckering is severe. Please can you help me

[@robinstpierre864]

Thin square, square smaller than my 4x4 hoop, no show mesh doubled on back and spray under the small quilters square because it is smaller than my hoop, leading to puckering.

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

I am not sure what you mean by a thin small square. Your backing/stabilizer should be larger than you hoop. Your whole backing needs to totally cover the hoop. Does that make sense?

[@robinstpierre864]

I read to try a heavier, meaning stiffer paper stabilizer behind my thin, small square . Correct or not ?

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Lay a piece of 3 oz cap backing/stabilizer under the hoop before it starts to embroider and that should help with the puckering.

[@robinstpierre864]

Yes, my stabilizer is cut larger. However, the white quilting squares are 3x3.

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

@@robinstpierre864 Robin, send me an email with a picture of your hooped square so that I can see it and understand more about what your problem is. Send it to [e-mail]

[@danielrosario8946]

I hope to look like you at your age. Very nice video

[@hannaliza2221]

Hi I’m having problem with my sewing bandeau top when sewing the final zigzag on the seams,It’s getting puckered. Thank you

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Hannaliza, is this a design you are sewing on the bandeau top or is this where you are sewing seams?

[@hannaliza2221]

@@TheEmbroideryCoach yes when I’m sewing seams for the final finish zigzag . Thank you

[@ColoredWithThreads]

A very good lesson to remember!

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Thanks

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

I am sorry, I just saw this comment. I am happy that you liked the lesson. I will be posting many more.

[@evettebolden4787]

How can I avoid spacing between stitches?

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Evette, do you mean the density? What software are you using?

[@tlatino]

Hello how are you? Joyce you are so amazing. God bless you and thank you

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

Thank you, I have 43 years of experience that has taught me tons!

[@tlatino]

You are very welcome, that’s great thank you

[@conniemoody5063]

What exactly is “cap backing”?

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

It is a 3 oz. crisp tearaway backing that you use on the back caps as you embroider caps.

[@conniemoody5063]

@@TheEmbroideryCoach thank you

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

@@conniemoody5063 You are most welcome. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

[@conniemoody5063]

@@TheEmbroideryCoach thank you. I am frightened to embroider on satin tomorrow for a client to make a wedding pillow of

[@TheEmbroideryCoach]

@@conniemoody5063 Some of the sentence is missing. Is it satin? Use 2 layers of crisp tearaway backing, size 70/10 ballpoint needle if you are using satin. Place a piece of cap backing under the hoop before you start sewing to keep it laying flat and not pucker. I hope this helps.