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Return to Sewing Support index Dakota Collectibles Help: Sewing Support Questions Hints & Tips Applique Template Applique Instructions with Template Applique Instructions without Template--> Backing Fabric Two-or-More Part Design Hooping Needles Removing Embroidery Rolling Start Test-Sewing Test-Sewing on Felt Thread Trimming of Embroidery Threads Water-Soluble Topping Design Detail Lines are Off Beautiful Test Sew, Doesn't Look Good on Garment Pocket Topper Application Hints & Tips Rolling Start For certain embroidery applications, it is desired that the embroidery appear as well on the underside as it does on the top. An example would be embroidery on a sheer chiffon scarf, or embroidery that fuses the top and bottom layers of a quilt together. For this technique, a one-color design works the best. First, fill a bobbin with the same color thread as the top thread, or use bobbin fill that is a color, like black. To accomplish a clean finish on both sides and prevent the underside from having a little pile up of thread, perform the following "Rolling Start" (START, STOP) technique. Pull the thread through the needle and hold on to it. We refer to this as the "top thread tail". While holding the top thread tail, (have it relaxed so as not to cause the needle to bend), press START. Allow the machine to take only one stitch, then immediately, press STOP. (Performing this "Rolling Start" procedure may take some practice) Pull on the top thread tail. The bobbin thread tail will pop to the top and appear as a loop. Grab the loop and draw the bobbin thread tail completely to the top. There will then be two thread tails on the top. Press START. Stitch several stitches to secure the stitching, stop the machine and snip away both thread tails. Continue embroidering the design. The underside will have a clean finish. Make adjustments for color changes and jumps in the design if they exist, or if a new bobbin is inserted, perform another "Rolling Start" on take off. HOME | MY ACCOUNT | CATALOG | SEARCH | HOME EMBROIDERY | CORPORATE INFORMATION | INDUSTRY LINKS | HELP | CONTACT US DESIGN SUGGESTIONS | TERMS OF SERVICE | PRIVACY STATEMENT Proper use of this website requires IE 6.0, Netscape 7.0 or higher, or Get Firefox Send questions or comments about this website to our WebMaster. © 2024 Dakota Collectibles. All Rights Reserved.