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Nap small help, embroidery tips.
Nap
Nap refers to the textured surface of pile fabrics, such as velvet or corduroy. It can also include fabrics with looped surfaces, such as terry cloth. Napped fabrics reflect light differently, depending on the direction of the pile, so care must be taken when cutting out garments or projects to place all pieces with grainlines running in the same direction.
Special care must also be taken when stitching machine embroidery designs on some of these fabrics. Napped fabrics are sometimes too thick to hoop. The hoop may also leave a mark on the fabric. Sometimes this mark is temporary and will disappear over time, or it can be steamed from the wrong side of the fabric. Many napped fabrics are fairly stable and can be embroidered without hooping, if necessary. Hoop a layer of cut-away stabilizer; spray with temporary adhesive and place the fabric right side up on the stabilizer, smoothing it into place.
Place a water-soluble stabilizer or topping such as Aqua Film on the surface of the fabric to keep the stitches from sinking into the nap or pile of the fabric, thus ensuring a quality sewn design. Pin the Aqua Film outside of the embroidery design area or hold it in place until the stitching secures it to the fabric.
To remove the topping, dissovle it with water. If the fabric should not be wet, such as in the case of velvet, carefully pull the Aqua Film away from the stitching, then dissolve the remaining stabilizer carefully with a cotton swab dipped in water.
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Nap small help, embroidery tips.
