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Identify the required edge structure rather than relying on interchangeable names. Decorative spaced stitches and a densely secured cut edge have different requirements.
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Identify the required edge structure rather than relying on interchangeable names. Decorative spaced stitches and a densely secured cut edge have different requirements.
Before you start
Prepare a small offcut of the intended ground with the intended needle and thread. Mark the practice area lightly and support the fabric without stretching its grain.
Try this example
Work a spaced decorative line on an uncut scrap. For a cutwork trial, use the linked preparation and dense edge method on a separate sample before removing fabric.
Check your result
- Release the frame and inspect front and reverse. The thread should lie as intended without distorting the ground; shorten a stitch or change the sample before pulling harder.
- Coverage and tension depend on the actual ground, thread and stitch length. A diagram shows the route, not a universal thread quantity or tension setting.
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