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Wedding Invites

  • 09-12-2011 11:31am
    #1
    John Mason
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,661 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    So I am making my own invites and i have two questions: -

    1. i am looking for postcards but blank on both sides and in a square shape - has anyone come across them on their travels (nothing on ebay though - as paypal have cut me off)

    2. I want to sew a border on the card with a sewing machine and i am having loads of problems - has anyone tried this ? and do you have any tips of how not to get rips in the card or to stop the thread from knoting?

    thanks

    IB


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  • #2
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    I've never stitched cards but will have a go sometime. You will find some videos on Youtube if you search "machine sewing on cards" or "sewing on cards".

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4poL377X9DQ&feature=related

    I did hear that those that do sew on cards usually use a slightly thicker thread than ordinary thread. Or maybe your needle is blunt and it needs changing. More experienced crafters will no doubt offer you more guidance though.


  • #3
    time42play
    Closed Accounts Posts: 150 ✭✭time42play


    I've done machine stitched Xmas cards the last couple of years. First of all, it's VERY important that the stitch you choose is not dense because that will just rip through the paper. I try to use the smallest needle possible for the thread I'm using as the holes are less visible that way. And the easiest to stitch on is silk mulberry paper! It holds up to even light embroidery designs without giving me fits.

    I've no idea about postcards, I usually buy card or heavy paper and cut it to the size i need.


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