How to Machine Embroider on Ribbon with Metallic Thread
Embroidering on ribbon presents a few problems: ribbon cannot be securely hooped between the rings of the hoop, accurate design placement is difficult, and the tight weave is not conducive to the additional thread applied by embroidery. With a little know-how, you can easily surmount these problems. Watch this video on how to do it!
These techniques work well for other narrow embroiderable items like dog collars, sashes and headbands.
Supplies:
- Ribbon
- Appropriate design
- Wash-away stabilizer, fiber based (I used Hemingworth Wash-Away)
- Embroidery thread (I used Softlight Metallic)
- Double-stick embroidery tape
- Also used: Echidna Control-A-Twist thread stand
- Temporary embroidery spray adhesive (I used KK2000)
Get the Design
Download original embroidery Ivy Ribbon embroidery design
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You can get a step-by-step illustrated version of how to machine embroider on ribbon here.
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