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Dissolve™ Water Soluble Stabilizer Creates a Thread Scarf

Posted by cindy on Monday, September 19th, 2011

For this fun project you simply need a package of Dissolve™ water soluble stabilizer along with some of your favorite threads, yarns, trims, roving, etc. When you have your supplies together it takes about an hour to stitch...*IF you need a package of Dissolve™ the best water soluble stabilizer on the planet, I'll mail it to you asap. (click to order)
 
Choose a blending or contrasting thread. King Tut™ #927 De Nile was perfect for this palette and functionally strong and was used in both top and bobbin. Superior Topstitch Needle size #90/14 performed without drama.
 
Cut your scarf threads and yarns to length required and lay on top of the Dissolve™ as shown.
 
Position your threads and yarns adding other items if desired eg. roving, organza, Razzle Dazzle threads.
 
A protective appliqué sheet keeps the Dissolve™ from melting and creates a slight bonding;easier to secure for stitching down in the next step.
 
Capture all the threads inside with a grid stitch, large zig zag, or all-over-meander stitch.
 
Rinse with water to dissolve away the Dissolve™ leaving behind the soft fibres of your new scarf.
 
Embellish the tails with beads or items from your stash. How about making yours in fall tones?

Dissolve™ is  the regular lighter water soluble stabilizer and perfect for this type of project where you need to remove any physical clues of the stabilizer after completion. The project is soft. Dissolve™ rinses out completely--unlike some brands. Another benefit is the choice of sizes available. This 1 yd pkg. measures 47" X 36" so you'll have enough for 2 scarves or another large project without having to piece together, which is cumbersome and unfun. Remember we're playing here!


I also have the heavier weight Dissolve 4x™ pkg, which is perfect for marking a whole cloth quilt. You lay the 'plastic-like-sheet' over your design and trace it marking directly on the dissolve. Your large design can then lay over your fabric to stitch over--the best method-like ever! I also have the 16" wide rolls x 12 feet in stock. (Available on larger 47 inch wide rolls by special order--just ask.) This heavier weight of Dissolve is used for 3-D threadplay embellishment. Watch for my future Blog on that fun topic...

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Cindy Scraba (cindysthreadworks.com)
text & photos copyright CindysThreadworks 2011

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