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Question about stitching larger patterns (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I did not realize when I downloaded this new pattern that it is larger than the widest loop that I have (I realize this is my own fault for not reading the description closely enough). Is it ok to clamp the loop down onto parts I've already stitched so I can work on the next part of the pattern or will this mess up the stitches?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You've already had some good advice there but one extra trick is to cut up some cheap felt and put it in between your stitches and the hoop/frame. Just helps protect things a bit more, especially if it's a wooden hoop that might splinter and catch on your stitches.

Sometimes doing what you're about to do can sort of flatten the stitches down more where the hoop was, but they tend to fluff back up at the end when you wash the finished piece.

(and yes I'm taking like everyone always washes their finished stitch but don't worry if you don't, I often don't bother either, only if it seems needed!)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I think I have a little bit of felt left over from another project so I will try that!