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Prepare cutwork before cutting
The stitched perimeter supports the remaining fabric. Use a reviewed cutting sequence on a scrap and verify every edge and connecting bar before removing the center.
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The stitched perimeter supports the remaining fabric. Use a reviewed cutting sequence on a scrap and verify every edge and connecting bar before removing the center.
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
Prepare one small eye-shaped opening on a practice scrap, leaving the center intact until the perimeter passes inspection. Stop if securing stitches are split or loose.
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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