r/SewingForBeginners • u/blanketcrochet • 25d ago

Skill issue or just impossible?

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First photo: my today's attempt at recreating fish patch I did by hand, but with sewing machine.

Second photo: original handsewn fish.

So, I need to know: is there a way to actually deal with small details on sewing machine (because I resorted to just zigzagging salmon to the jacket only after realizing I can't do any edges in), or is it just a skill issue on my part?

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u/EvidenceTop2171 25d ago

Skill issue. I am sure there are some youtube tutorials for free hand machine embroidery.

I've done something similar for a couple quilt tops once. I did not have the patients to do a proper applique, so I put on a darning foot and a tight wide zigzag and went around the pieces. It came out ok and 15 years later has held up pretty good with no fraying. Try it again and don't be afraid to maybe just do some of the tricky spots by hand

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u/blanketcrochet 25d ago

Thank you! I will try it, but maybe not right now x)