SELECTING FABRICS Fabrics are either woven or knitted, and can be made from animal fibers (wool and silk), plant fibers (cotton and linen), or man-made fibers (nylon). Knitted fabrics are more stretchy than woven ones. Natural fabrics with a tight weave, like cotton, linen, silk, and wool, are the best fabrics for embroidery. Their construction ensures a sturdy surface that easily supports decorative stitching. Satin stitched edging, typical in appliqué, needs a particularly strong foundation fabric. Most embroiderers use lots of cottons, knits, and denim. Individual fibers run both horizontally and vertically, allowing needles to easily pass through them. With synthetic fabrics, embroidery needles often perforate threads that end up fraying over time. When first starting out, it’s a good idea to buy fabric that is easy to sew and not too expensive. Don’t be too afraid of making mistakes though. The fastest way to learn is by hitting a few speed bumps along the way! Of course, whenever we design a collection a lot of thought goes into the type of fabric and colors we are going to use. That being said, there are several collections that are specifically designed with one type of fabric in mind. We will also digitize the stitches accordingly with the fabric we have in mind if it is tough to work with, such as Mylar. When starting a collection, always pick your fabrics before your threads. You will find that fabric colors can change with the wind, whereas thread colors are set.
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