Baby Lock embellisher EMB12, Instruction And Reference Manual

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4. Start Embellishing
Let your creativity soar with your new Baby Lock Embellisher! Now you can make your
projects even more distinctive. Let your imagination run free with new ways to create beautiful
felted embellishment on your crafts, home decorating, quilting, sewing, and scrapbooking.
What kind of fabrics and trims can I use with the Embellisher?
Just about any fabric can be felted with the Embellisher. However, some fabrics tend to have
more favorable results after fabrics are laundered then used for embellishing. The recom-
mended fabrics and trims are those made from natural fibers such as linen, wool, wool roving,
and wool or cotton yarns. The best characteristic for fabrics is a napped or textured surface. A
napped surface will adhere to a natural fiber/napped surface/or mixed fiber base.
Avoid types of synthetics with "wash and wear" weaves and finishes which have a smooth
surface.
Can I launder my embellished projects?
To determine if your embellished project is washable, it is recommended that you do a test
sample first from the fabrics you intend to use. Wash the finished sample the same way you
will wash it after the project is completed.
For example, if you plan on washing and drying the completed project with a load of jeans,
then do the same with the test sample. Do not "pamper" the test sample unless you plan on
pampering the finished project.
NOTE: Laundering rules of "pre-washing":
Pre-washing all fabrics before sewing does not apply. With the Embellisher, you want the
finished project to "shrink" so the felted fibers will stay meshed. With this in mind, be sure to
make the project a little larger to allow for shrinkage.
Because of not pre-washing fabrics before embellishing, color fading can occur when working
with bright and contrasting colors. Be sure to make a test sample and wash it for best results.
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