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I was given a completed stocking on the canvas. All the stitching is done, but I want to back it with velvet to finish it and am not sure how much of a seam allowance to leave around the stitching. I don't cross stitch, but I sew and have never tried finishing a cross stitch project. It looks like a lot of work and I don't want to ruin it.
Hello, Dorothy :)
I think the standard seam allowance is a 1/4" all around (except for the top, of course). I think velvet would be a beautiful backing for it. :) I'm a cross stitcher myself, and not a sewer, unfortunately.
I hope that helps. Good luck! :)
Sincerely,
Angela :)
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Angela
Expertise
I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)
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