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It's a dusty method, and you have to shake out all the talc when you're done, though. :L [useip] => 69.242.224.173 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 1 [ratetimes] => 1 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 ) [19] => Array ( [pid] => 1981593 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 103952 [first] => 0 [author] => canaillou60 [authorid] => 28279 [subject] => [dateline] => 1350358469 [message] => White trousers and a good light. 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plasticlachesis Publish time 2012-10-16 07:09

What are your tips for stitching on dark fabric?

I'm working on a piece with navy blue aida.I thought I could handle it easy, but a few stitches in, I realized it was alot harder than my normal 'white aida' projects.

Do you have any tips?I've been going slowly and even moved a lamp to the floor so I could see the light through the holes in the fabric.

Give us your knowledge! Thanks, friends :)

LouAnna Publish time 2012-10-16 07:46

A light on the floor works well as you can see the holes better or a light coloured cloth onyour lap will also reflect the light above the fabric.   Stitch in daylight if you can as it makes it so much easier with the brilliant sunlight.   

beckysbiz Publish time 2018-7-30 07:02

great tips, i have completed a work on back aida and oh dear did it take a while, i have another one to complete so will try some of these ideas

orionjes12 Publish time 2018-2-10 08:03

whenever i stitched in black fabric, I do it in daytime since it is hard to see holes at night even if you are using lamp.

OlgaEos Publish time 2024-7-8 21:47

I lightly rub the top of the canvas with sewing chalk. This makes the bulges more visible

Samx Publish time 2018-8-14 13:50

Strong lamp behind me, try using a white pillowcase on your lap

mamounette Publish time 2018-8-12 21:22

merçi a toutes pour vos conseils

seditas Publish time 2018-8-2 03:07

Muchas gracias por compartir !!!

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 06:23

Thank you for sharing :)

tatsumi696 Publish time 2024-4-25 01:04

Thank you very much

Whisper whisper Publish time 2024-4-19 15:43

Thanks for sharing

graceaquarius Publish time 2012-10-16 07:50

i agree. stitch in day light.

WetKitty Publish time 2012-10-16 07:52

I use a light towel. I wish I could stitch during the day.

geordiesmom Publish time 2012-10-16 07:58

I use my xs lamp behind the stitching it helps!

selvie Publish time 2012-10-16 08:39

or maybe you can stitch on a white surface so you can see thru the hole :)

Bluejay Publish time 2012-10-16 09:13

Sorry I can't give you any advice on that matter...http://www.laymark.com/l/m/m003.gif
I've never stitched on a dark fabric, but I think the advices all the girls above have given are quite nice! I specially like the idea of placing a lamp under your project.
Best of luck!
http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/440/440661fd1i5ezs05.gif

patbooth55 Publish time 2012-10-16 11:15

I use one of those battery operated push lamps on my lap. Works great and they only cost about 1.00
Good luck!!

Blackhat Publish time 2012-10-16 11:33

I like the lamp trick; never thought of that. ^^; You could always powder the back of your piece with talc -- the powder that goes through the holes will outline them in white when viewed from the front. It's a dusty method, and you have to shake out all the talc when you're done, though. :L

canaillou60 Publish time 2012-10-16 11:34

White trousers and a good light.
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