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I tried it once but gave up... To hard for me.... 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Post time: 2011-12-11 04:59
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Does any one have easy tips to stitch on dark fabric to share just to make stitching easy and quick...
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Best tips. Use a 14 count aida fabric, place fabric in a hoop, and work over a light box. It makes the holes easy to see and prevents eye strain. I love the look of brighter color on the dark fabric it makes it pop
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I always use a light, at the brightest setting I have behind the fabric (and maybe in front if it's a neck light). I also only use 11 or 14 ct as that's as small as I can go and see the holes lol
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Put something light underneath, a light source or a white fabric. Try to stitch in good lighting conditions too, and let your eyes rest often.
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I have two kits I haven't touched because of the black aida.  I'm going to use these tips.
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For really good coverage if I need to use white on 14ct or 16ct, I use 3 strands
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I always use a special   light under fabric
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Мне белая бумага и мыло не помогли((
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Thank you, this is what you need
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i'm here to learn as well.
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Thanks for the info!
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Good luck.. I tried it once but gave up... To hard for me....
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I have never stitch on dark fabric,
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Whenever I stitch on black fabric, I always have a sheet of white paper on my lap.
It makes a big difference. It is easier to see the holes in the fabric.
Also, I do not stitch on black at night.

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yovi2912
thats a good idea. ussually i'm working under the lamp desk  Details Reply Post time 2012-10-4 11:51
chellefh
thanks for the tip, considering I just bought black aida yesterday for a project I want to do.  Details Reply Post time 2012-9-11 16:01
Rusalka
Really useful tip! A white pillow is also good ^_^  Details Reply Post time 2012-4-16 17:10
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many thanks everyone for replying back, I am trying to use a light under the stitching although it is helpful I have to bend a lot ...ahhh!! all  that we do for stitching...

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karriboo
I use the lamp method. I stitch as I normally do but have someone place the lamp a distance from me but behind the piece. The light shows the holes behind and no strain.  Post time 2012-10-21 00:37
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very important to railroad so that you get good coverage with your floss.
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vitt
Post time: 2012-4-16 08:19
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The best tip for me is using a light under the fabric,,, I know is quite hard but keep going!! Usually risults worth every effort!!! Good work

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I also do that and It;s very helpful  Post time 2012-8-31 17:04
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Sorry, I can't help you
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White material underneath it on your lap - or a lightbox type light underneath it.
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Diadora
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I have not stitch black fabric yet , but it is nice to hear all tips ready, If I stitch that too someday
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