Donna at MetroAF
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
I have had this question a lot lately. When framing jerseys/shirts, etc., do you tack with the EZ Tack, or hand stitch?
I have done both, sometimes on the same piece. I find that the EZ tack is indeed easy. It helps to hold a piece in place, so if I deem it necessary to stitch, it makes my day go a whole bunch better.
However, I have heard that the tacking can damage the fabric. I can see the logic in this, it is designed to pierce the fabric. But this is the same thing retail clothing stores use to tag their items.
I will always stitch delicates (doilies, silks, etc.), and large, heavy fabrics also get stitch reinforcement. But Baseball jerseys, soccer jerseys, bike jerseys and shirts are so light.
So, what do you do?
I have done both, sometimes on the same piece. I find that the EZ tack is indeed easy. It helps to hold a piece in place, so if I deem it necessary to stitch, it makes my day go a whole bunch better.
However, I have heard that the tacking can damage the fabric. I can see the logic in this, it is designed to pierce the fabric. But this is the same thing retail clothing stores use to tag their items.
I will always stitch delicates (doilies, silks, etc.), and large, heavy fabrics also get stitch reinforcement. But Baseball jerseys, soccer jerseys, bike jerseys and shirts are so light.
So, what do you do?