Baby Lock embellisher EMB12, Instruction And Reference Manual

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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