Fabric Displacement
When an embroidery design is sewn on fabric, every needle penetration except the first and last places two threads between the fabric fibers. These threads take up space. If the fabric is too tightly woven to accommodate this extra thread, the design will push the fabric fibers apart potentially causing puckering or cupping. You can visualize this as stepping into a nearly full bathtub. As you lower your body into the tub, water is displaced and the water level rises. If it rises enough, the tub overflows.
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