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6 Steps To Prepare Fabric For Happier Cross Stitch
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Plan your Finished Project. Know what you want to do with your project when you’re done stitching it.
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Wash your hands! It helps keep your fabric clean while you stitch.
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Cut your fabric to the right size. Start with your stitching space, which is provided with your
pattern
. Then add room for framing.
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Prevent your fabric from fraying. You can sew it, or use no-sew methods like
pinking shears
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masking tape
or
fabric glue
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Find the center of your fabric and start stitching there. This makes framing a breeze when you’re done.
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Place your fabric in an
embroidery hoop
. Beginner stitchers find that taut fabric makes it easier to cross stitch.
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There’s more you can do like using a
grime guard
or gridding.
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