When adding embroidery to your most delicate
fabrics such as silk, satin, lame or chamois, you can
experience shredding. This occurs because the fragile
fibers of the fabric are not capable of handling the constant
penetration of the needle during the embroidery process.
This can also occur in fabrics such as Lycra or spandex
which are often used in dance uniforms or bathing suits.
By fusing Floriani Dream Weave Fusible to the back of
the fabric it helps to protect the fabric by giving it
more body yet doesn't change the face or drape of the
fabric. Also use as a lining in all types of fabrics for
suits or garment construction. It is important to remember
that Dream Weave is not a stabilizer. It is a very important
step to prepping or preparing delicate fabrics for embroidery.
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Creates a bond with delicate fabrics
without changing the face or drape of the fabric
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Fuse over embroidery to cover scratchy
stitches.
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Keeps fabric from raveling or shredding
during the embroidery or stitching process.
To use Floriani Dream Weave Fusible:
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Cut a piece of the Dream Weave at
least one inch larger than the embroidery design area.
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Place the fusible side (rough side)
to the wrong side of the fabric and press using a
low temp, dry iron.
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Using the appropriate stabilizer in
addition to the Dream Weave, embroider the garment.
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If desired, after the embroidery is
complete, fuse one layer of the Dream Weave over the
back of the design to keep if from scratching your
skin.
