Store and transport embroidery

Support the whole textile, protect raised work from pressure and keep storage clean and dry. Avoid sharp folds across stitched or weakened areas.

Before you start

Keep an offcut or finished sample containing every material and color used in the project. Read the care instructions for all components before testing a treatment.

Try this example

For a raised floral sample, build a supported tray with clearance above the tallest flower. Test the closed container with a paper height gauge before putting the work inside.

Check your result

• Let the sample dry fully and return to room conditions before comparing shape, color and surface. Record the actual treatment so it can be repeated.
• A successful small test reduces uncertainty but does not guarantee an identical result on old, damaged or mixed-material work.

Sources

• www.canada.ca: textiles costumes.html
• egausa.org: how to fix common embroidery mistakes

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