What are your tips for stitching on dark fabric?

plasticlachesis · Post time: 2012-10-16 07:09

I'm working on a piece with navy blue aida. I thought I could handle it easy, but a few stitches in, I realized it was alot harder than my normal 'white aida' projects.

Do you have any tips? I've been going slowly and even moved a lamp to the floor so I could see the light through the holes in the fabric.

Give us your knowledge! Thanks, friends :)

LouAnna · Post time: 2012-10-16 07:46

A light on the floor works well as you can see the holes better or a light coloured cloth on your lap will also reflect the light above the fabric. Stitch in daylight if you can as it makes it so much easier with the brilliant sunlight.

beckysbiz · Post time: 2018-7-30 07:02

great tips, i have completed a work on back aida and oh dear did it take a while, i have another one to complete so will try some of these ideas

orionjes12 · Post time: 2018-2-10 08:03

whenever i stitched in black fabric, I do it in daytime since it is hard to see holes at night even if you are using lamp.

Samx · Post time: 2018-8-14 13:50

Strong lamp behind me, try using a white pillowcase on your lap

mamounette · Post time: 2018-8-12 21:22

merçi a toutes pour vos conseils

seditas · Post time: 2018-8-2 03:07

Muchas gracias por compartir !!!

htsear13 · Post time: 2022-2-10 06:23

Thank you for sharing :)

tatsumi696 · Post time: 2024-4-25 01:04

Thank you very much

Whisper whisper · Post time: 2024-4-19 15:43

Thanks for sharing

Knitpurlsm · Post time: 2024-4-9 03:07

Thanks for the info!

graceaquarius · Post time: 2012-10-16 07:50

i agree. stitch in day light.

WetKitty · Post time: 2012-10-16 07:52

I use a light towel. I wish I could stitch during the day.

geordiesmom · Post time: 2012-10-16 07:58

I use my xs lamp behind the stitching it helps!

selvie · Post time: 2012-10-16 08:39

or maybe you can stitch on a white surface so you can see thru the hole :)

Bluejay · Post time: 2012-10-16 09:13

Sorry I can't give you any advice on that matter...

Login/Register to enlarge

I've never stitched on a dark fabric, but I think the advices all the girls above have given are quite nice! I specially like the idea of placing a lamp under your project.
Best of luck!

Login/Register to enlarge

patbooth55 · Post time: 2012-10-16 11:15

I use one of those battery operated push lamps on my lap. Works great and they only cost about 1.00
Good luck!!

Blackhat · Post time: 2012-10-16 11:33

I like the lamp trick; never thought of that. ^^; You could always powder the back of your piece with talc -- the powder that goes through the holes will outline them in white when viewed from the front. It's a dusty method, and you have to shake out all the talc when you're done, though. :L

canaillou60 · Post time: 2012-10-16 11:34

White trousers and a good light.

Account		Remember me	Forgot password?
Password			Register

[Skill Help] What are your tips for stitching on dark fabric?

Related threads

Comments

Comments

Rate

Comments

Rate