Before Creating Cutwork
Information that you need to understand before creating cutwork as well as the preparations that must be
performed are described below.
Fabric used with cutwork
The base fabric used with cutwork should be no thicker than a soft denim (equivalent to medium to light
weight fabric). Using thicker fabrics may result in damage to the cutwork needles or machine, it may also
effect the finish of the design or cause fraying.
a Medium to lightweight fabric
Embroidery frames used with cutwork
When creating cutwork, the cap frame and cylinder frame cannot be used.
Stabilizer
In order to prevent the pattern from losing its shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron to affix
stabilizer material to the base fabric.
a Stabilizer
b Fabric (wrong side)
b Thicker fabric
c Fabric (right side)
ABOUT CUTWORK
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