Can we use ordinary embroidery floss like cross stitch floss to make the bracelets if we run out? Are they wash friendly, won't the colors bleed?
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Yes, the kit uses regular old embroidery floss. We haven't tried to wash any but I would think the floss wouldn't bleed because people use it to embroider pillowcases and washable clothing like baby bibs, socks, throw pillows, etc.
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i think the only kind of loops to use are the harrisville design hoops, the quality is so much nicer and easier to work with. the other kind slip all over the place and don't have the thickness i want when using them, also the colors are beautiful !
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Yes this thread has a beautiful end result in most all embroidery machines.....Keep in mind to purchase a needle for your machine that has a larger Needle eye then most ...the reason for this is to keep the thread from fraying as you are using it.....some decorative threads tend to be softer and more fragile so as they pull with the tension of the machine they can break off eaisier....ask your favorite Fabric shop for the larger eyed needles....they are actually just as sharp they just have a more elongated eye for the thread......Best of luck with your sewing adventures.
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They will certainly hold embroidery-- but the only thing disappointing about these towels is that they are made with very new, stiff fabric-- so they don't have that soft worn flour sack quality which absorbs liquid straight away. Perhaps you can distress the fabric a bit (tea die, or wash several times)? Hope that helps.
1980882
I think it would be too harsh on the bracelets as it might create scratches. You can try using a less abrasive attachment but I suggest you to try it on something less valuable first.
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I would recommend checking out the Project Library at www.emblibrary.com to learn how to machine embroider on these type towels. It can be done and mine have turned out fine. As someone below mentioned, I wouldn't recommend light stitches (open hand or machine embroidery) on these as the threads will get lost in the pile. A design with a higher stitch count will work perfectly. Enjoy!
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I did not use these my 12 year old daughter did but I can tell you she made t-shirts (cotton) and there was absolutely no bleeding of colors at all and the washed very well, however they do make the fabric a little stiff after being washed.
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They are good for most bracelets and such. I think these are second best only to the original Rainbow Loom Bands. I recommend them. I don't think any of these types if bands would stretch that big.
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I love mine and should be fine for threads and I used mine for clipping yarn at a woolen mill. Just use them for that said threads and they will stay scrap for that use......
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The loops on these towels are fairly large, enabling them to pick up moisture, dirt and debris. They don't have the fine texture that towels meant to be embroidered usually do. However, you could embroider them--why not? If what you want is to apply a machine embroidered initial or something similar, that would work. However, if you do fine hand embroidery, these towels are probably not the right foundation for your artistry.
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Yes, I use all different brands for my loom. They are all interchangeable. These bands are great, I bought them myself:)
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I think so. The problem some people had was with really small things like needles, pins, or beads, which would slip from one section to another and make a mess. I have used some for thread and some for ribbon.
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Yes, you can use our 4x Laundry Detergent on delicate fabrics that are safe to be washed. We have tested on wool, silk, linen, chiffon, and other delicates. It will not bleed colors, nor damage the fibers. Thanks for your question. Sean @ Puracy
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I wouldn't use it for basic top stitching but I think it would be OK for decorative stitches. Since decorative stitches are basically embroidery it should work but I haven't tried it for that. I don't think it's strong enough for anything else.
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My wife is the one that uses this. She uses this for fusing two fabrics together for quilting. She says that she does not have any problems with gumming up her needles or with sticky residue when using this product. She explains that there are particular stabilizers for embroidery. She says that you should speak with a sewing machine shop/embroidery specialty shop as to the proper stabilizer for embroidery. She is assuming that you are using the stabilizer with machine embroidery.
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Hello Karen, I purchased white ones and I think they'd work well for embroidery. The weight of the fabric is substantial enough to support the embroidery. I'd wash them first though. Good luck!
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If You Want To Buy 2 It Will Avoid Taking Risks of Breaking Hard Worked Bracelets To Expand Its Size. So its Better To Buy 2, To Have a Spare Mini Loom, Hook, and some spare bands incase some Break.And Avoiding Talking the Risk. Hope this Helped :)