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copying for embroidery or appliqué
Iron patterns on dark fabric is often difficult. The lines are too pale and you can't follow them easily. On the contrary they are well printed on white kitchen paper...

Posted by Shaplily from Vitry-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France • Published See Shaplily's 3 projects »
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  • How to embroider . Copying A Pattern On Dark Fabrics - Step 1
    Step 1

    Copy or print an actual size pattern. Re-draw the lines of the pattern with the iron-on pen

  • How to embroider . Copying A Pattern On Dark Fabrics - Step 2
    Step 2

    Iron the pattern on the kitchen paper.

  • How to embroider . Copying A Pattern On Dark Fabrics - Step 3
    Step 3

    Place the pattern on your fabric printed face visible and pin it if needed. I usually apply the kitchen paper on the right side. I find it easier to work with the needle thread since I can directly check the result.

    First use straith stich then zig-zag stich according to what you wish.

  • How to embroider . Copying A Pattern On Dark Fabrics - Step 4
    Step 4

    Carefully remove all piece of kitchen paper with the pliers.

  • How to embroider . Copying A Pattern On Dark Fabrics - Step 5
    Step 5

    Et voilà.

    You can use the copy several times. You only have to redraw from time to time the pattern with the iron-on pen.

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