{"id":56763,"date":"2017-08-31T07:23:49","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T21:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=56763"},"modified":"2017-08-24T21:32:43","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T11:32:43","slug":"transfer-embroidery-patterns-onto-dark-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/transfer-embroidery-patterns-onto-dark-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns onto Dark Fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

There are many ways to transfer embroidery patterns onto fabrics. Usually if I’m working with a light coloured fabric that is fairly thin, I can trace the design directly onto it. I use a window as a light box to help me see the design clearly through the fabric and then trace the lines with a pencil.<\/p>\n

But what happens if the fabric is dark, or too thick for the design to show through? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week I stitched a small embroidery design onto chambray fabric which wasn’t suited to my usual window transfer method. I dug around in my haberdashery supplies and found some dressmakers carbon paper which I picked up at an op-shop for 50c, I knew it would come in handy one day.<\/p>\n

Here’s how I did it:<\/p>\n

How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns onto Dark Fabric<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

You will need:<\/h3>\n
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  • The design you wish to transfer<\/li>\n
  • Fabric to embroider on<\/li>\n
  • Tissue paper or see-through tracing paper<\/li>\n
  • Carbon transfer paper – available in various colours<\/li>\n
  • Pen<\/li>\n
  • Sewing pins<\/li>\n
  • General embroidery supplies to complete your project<\/li>\n
  • Washi tape (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n