how do I see if it is for stretch material or cotton

[pernille]

Hi
I am still fairly new to embroidery and I have a question:

1. how do I see if the embroidery is good for a stretch or knitted material?
2. how can I see if it is better suitable for cotton, polyester etc.?

I want to learn to digitize and have got PE Design 8 as well as Embird (basic, studio, font, iconizer, sfumato). But do I have to take into consideration what kind of material it is for ( stretch or cotton) and how do I do that??

Thank you so much for your help.
I live in Denmark and new to this forum but am looking forward to being part of it.
best regards
Pernille
denmark

[windstar]

the density of a design may have something to do with it. the best way to tell is to test stitch the design on both types of fabric and look at the results.

Molly

[Simpleuser2000]

Using the right stabilizer will help too. If you are using a knit it it is good idea to iron on a stabilizer for knit. That stabilizer has a stretch. iron it opposite of the strtch of the knit material. Then also use another stabilizer such as a sticky but dont press the knit down firmly.
Elaine

[pernille]

By trying to stitch it out on both materials that can be a big job if the embroidery is a big one. Do you really test that by doing it on both kind of material or the one. You will then use a lot of time and thread if it p.ex. is an embroidery that is 40000 stitches

[Simpleuser2000]

I test stitch if I am not sure about the design. no matter what size.
Elaine

[windstar]

By trying to stitch it out on both materials that can be a big job if the embroidery is a big one. Do you really test that by doing it on both kind of material or the one. You will then use a lot of time and thread if it p.ex. is an embroidery that is 40000 stitches

Sometimes when I test stitch I will use regular thread not embroidery thread and if it is a large design I will start stitching part of the design then stop and decide if the design should be ok or not. It's up to you or what you feel comfortable with doing.

Molly

[Simpleuser2000]

Are you talking about regular sewing thread that you test designs with?
Elaine

[p_lanter]

There is great info out there. If yo search you will get the best info. Also Sulky has great info embroidering on different fabric. But just like they stated earlier it is always best to do a test sample before putting a design on main project. I learned the hard way on that.

[Imdamama6]

I have learned the hard way. It is always best to do a test stitch if you are not certain about the fabric or design.

[pernille]

thank you so much for your help. You have all been very helpful
One last question. Am I correct in believing that for a stretch or knitted material it shouldnot be too tense like possible for cotton?

regards
Pernille
Denmark