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   fabricholic | Mar 16, 2007 07:49pm | #1

   Do you have stabilizer under the ribbons and the stabilizer hooped? Maybe you could baste ribbons onto stabilizer.

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   threefold | Mar 16, 2007 07:58pm | #2

   No, I was just trying to use the sticky backing.  Do you think adding a tearaway would help?  What kind of needle would be best?  It pulled the fibers in the ribbon causing it to look like lettuce edge.

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   fabricholic | Mar 16, 2007 08:24pm | #3

   I would use an embroidery needle. I would use a stabilizer, also. That's all I know that could help. Sorry, I can't think of anything else.

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   spicegirl | Mar 16, 2007 08:34pm | #4

   threefold,

   Titanium coated embroidery needles work well with sticky back stabilizer.  I buy mine online from Allbrands.  My sew&vac dealer also carries the needles, but because I use so many, the bulk rate at Allbrands is a better price.

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   MargieT | Mar 17, 2007 07:20am | #5

   Try `Perfect Sew' by PalmerPletsch. It is a wash away fabric stabilizer.  It is painted on with a paint brush and when it is dry it gives a firm surface so is ideal for machine embroidery. It can be used on fine materials so it should work on ribbons.  It is washed out in luke-warm water and leaves no residue. Good luck!

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   user-51823 | Mar 19, 2007 12:19pm | #6

   is your tension too tight?
   maybe butt a scrap of fabric to each side of the ribbon and zigzag together, creating a larger piece that will handle better while you embroider. when done embroidering, snip the threads and free the ribbon.