I teach. Do I have to buy a pattern for each of my students to use in the classroom?
Of course not - please just buy one pattern and make as many copies as you need for your students. But if you recommend it to another teacher, I'd appreciate it if you'd let them buy their own pattern. :-)
Can I sell items made with your patterns? Is there a fee?
If you are making everything yourself then there's no charge, but please credit me as the designer. And please let me know! I'd be happy to link to your shop.
If you're contracting out to have them made, please contact me so we can work out a licensing agreement that's fair for both of us.
Can I print your patterns out and sell them?
No.
Can I lift pictures of your work and show it on my blog/site?
Sure - as long as you link back to me.
Can I embed your videos in my site?
Sure - as long as you link back to me.
If you have any questions that I haven't addressed here - please just let me know and I'll add it to the list (with an answer).
Can you tell me what size/type of embroidery needle you use most in your stitching? I need the longest needle possible with the largest eye available...do you have a tip for me? Thanks for all of you great videos!
ReplyDeleteAloha, Andrea
I use a pretty basic embroidery needle - DMC #5. It's big enough to thread a full 6 strands through the eye, but not so big that it's crazy to use it for the occasional single strand for detail work. I'm usually too lazy to change needles mid-project and I like the versatility of this size.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel like you have to use something labeled "embroidery needle." Take a look at what's in the section and just make sure you get one that's sharp. When I need a really long needle I use something called a doll needle. The eye is big enough for embroidery thread and they're usually about 5 inches long.
Good luck!
Wendi - first of all your site is wonderful....you have given me so much information...but now I have a question, what is the best way to press your embroidery when done and do you remove it from the hoop every time you are done for the day?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I actually try not to press my embroidery if possible. I don't like to compress the stitches. If I MUST press it for some reason, I press it face down on a towel.
ReplyDeleteI know I should take my embroidery out of the hoop every day - but I don't. :-)
Dear Wendi, thank you for this great blog. I always wanted to work with embroidery but never tried it. Now with your excellent video-tutorials, I can;t wait-- I'm excited! Can you please tell me if linen is a good fabric to use for a teddy bear? I'm a beginner, so your suggestion would be appreciated. Thnks/Rgds
ReplyDeleteLinen would make a lovely teddy bear! I've been a few out of old linen shirts before and they looked (and felt) wonderful. :-)
ReplyDeletethank you very much for your prompt response. Best regards
ReplyDeleteHi Wendi, I'm super excited I found your blog with your video tutorials! I've been wanting to learn how to embroider forever and I don't think I can avoid it any longer (!). I did have a question for which I couldn't find an answer; not that you haven't mentioned it before, I just couldn't find it. What type of fabric do you recommend for starting out embroidery? I'd like to make a couple of bookmarks to start.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Erika
Erika,
ReplyDeleteOne of the great things about embroidery is that you can really use any kind of fabric you want. The easiest fabric to transfer an image to is just a basic woven cotton - just use a pencil or some iron-on transfer pens for that. But Tshirts will work and so will "fancy" fabrics like velvet - they just might need some special tools when transferring your pattern.
Have fun!
Best,
Wendi
Hi Wendi!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank you for a really great blog! So simple to learn from your videos. My 11 year old son made the skirt for a 6 year old friend (it was her birthday today) and my 13 yr old daughter (with a little of my help!) made a matching mini tote! Both turned out amazingly!
I've been following your embroidery videos, and they have been a great help.
So...thank you...for a great site!
Tahnea in Melbourne, Australia
Thanks so much for your nice comment! I love hearing about (and seeing) kids sewing! And grown-ups too. :-)
DeleteI want to ask.. where do you buy all of those sewings ?? Is it like a craft shop or what ?? Do you know any shops that sell needles, threads, felts and the embroidery [the frame thingy] please tell me at irdinasophea@yahoo.com [it's my sister's e-mail.. peace out =)
ReplyDeleteP/S : LOVE YOUR BLOG !!
DeleteMaybe it's a silly question but I want to know if my zig zag scissors to cut fabric can be use to cut felt or if I must to have different scissors.
ReplyDeleteIf they're pinking shears (designed for fabric) they should be just fine. In my experience the scissors designed to cut fancy edges on paper for scrapbooking do NOT cut fabric or felt well at all.
ReplyDeleteOh! That's a quick answer! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great tutorials. I am trying to finish a reupholstery project, and have never sewn a boxed cusion seat with piping and with a zipper! The top back cushion is a "T" shaped (to fit over the arms) and the bottom cushion is a regular square. Are you planning on a video showing these? I want to learn how to do this myself, not just take it to someone else to do it. I've looked at other youtube videos and they aren't as good as yours. My email is
ReplyDeleteedlundamy@ hotmail.com Thanks, Amy
I already have a zipper tutorial that should help you with that part. You can find it at http://wendigratz.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-sew-in-exposed-zipper-video.html. I have plans for a piping video, but not coming up immediately.
DeleteWendy, I am trying to use your code BONBON to order again, but the computer doesn't recognize it. What now? Love your patterns! Slozano5at earthlink dot net
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