Reddit Reddit reviews DMC U1539 Embroidery Transfer Pen, Blue

We found 17 Reddit comments about DMC U1539 Embroidery Transfer Pen, Blue. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

DMC U1539 Embroidery Transfer Pen, Blue
The pen has a non-permanent, blue ink that allows for easy transfer of designs onto fabricInk is removable by using a damp cloth or cold waterWorks well on light and medium colored fabrics
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17 Reddit comments about DMC U1539 Embroidery Transfer Pen, Blue:

u/FLZooMom · 10 pointsr/CrossStitch

I use the DMC pen. I've left the marks on for months before and they still wash off with no problems.

Other than an eraser, I have no idea how to get pencil marks out.

u/autumnishleaves · 8 pointsr/CrossStitch

I've never done a stamped cross-stitch, so I can't weigh in on that.

A needle minder is just a magnet. There's a back piece that goes on the reverse of the fabric, and usually a cuter one that goes on the front, and your needle sticks to it so you don't lose it.

The blue ink lines are the grid. Most patterns have lines drawn on in 10x10 squares so it's easier to count. If you put a 10x10 grid on your fabric, as well, it makes it so you never have to count more than ten squares and it helps avoid counting mistakes. :) I use a water-soluble marker I found at Michaels, a lot of people use the DMC brand marker. You can also do it with sewing thread.

As for your last point, I open my patterns on Google Drive on my iPad. That doesn't have a way to mark stitches as completed though.

u/yougotpurdyhair · 7 pointsr/Embroidery

My advice:

Starting & Ending I like the away knot method for starting. I use a tiny crochet hook to weave the tail into the beginning stitches. It's faster than threading a needle on the tail & all that nonsense. For ending I weave the remaining thread tail through the last stitches and trim the excess. Keeps the back pretty clean and holds up reasonably well.

Transferring patterns Invest in a LED light pad, they're pretty cheap on Amazon. My absolute FAVE for light colored fabric is the DMC transfer pen For darker fabric, I trace the pattern w/ an ultra fine sharpie on either Sol-u-film stabilizer or tear-away stabilizer, pin/baste it to the fabric and sew through it.

Digitizing you don't need to worry about unless you have an embroidery machine.

Running out of floss Leave yourself enough extra to weave back through at the end. Start where you left off using whichever method you like. Don't leave a gap between stitches and you won't be able to tell from the front. If you mean it in the other sense, DMC floss is widely available at craft stores and all you have to do is match numbers.

Best Fabrics Non-stretch fabrics similar in weave to cotton broadcloth. The heavier the fabric, the more force you will be using to push the needle through. I like using linen since it has a slightly looser weave and looks ~classy~. I sometimes layer it on top of a cotton broadcloth before starting to stitch to add stability or opaqueness to the piece (Don't want the back of the stitches showing through to the front after all)

Keeping the back tidy Using the starting & ending methods I mentioned above will greatly help. And take the time to trim your excess thread tails whenever you start or end.

Finishing a piece There are tons of ways to finish your hoop, this is my favorite

Unasked for advice The quality of your floss matters so don't go generic unless you want to hate life. Get yourself an emory needle sharpener (the strawberry that hangs off of tomato pincushions) and some Thread Heaven.

There are tons of how-to blogs etc out there on the internet for you to educate yourself with and honestly half the fun of it for me has been discovering different techniques & trying them out.

u/mrssaywell · 4 pointsr/Embroidery

This is so cute!

I learned using books and blogs - YouTube was tricky because I felt as if they were going too quickly. I think this one was one of my go-tos if I remember right! I reccommend starting with a water-soluable pen such as this one to draw your design onto some cotton/linen fabric. I also suggest splitting your 6 strand thread into 3 to begin with and try following along with the sampler to get more comfortable with the different stitches. It looks like you might have the beginnings of stem stitch and satin stitch already down!

u/cptutorow · 4 pointsr/CrossStitch

Beautiful work!!

I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W5HTX4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) off Amazon. It was my first time gridding and I gridded my SAL (Stitch-a-Long) and messed up with counting twice. So when you do grid, make a tiny line, recount there is 10 in the row, THEN do your full line. I don't know how well that pen will wash off as I haven't needed to yet, since I won't finish with my SAL until December.

By the way, you may want to do it too! It's free and you can choose any colors you want. [Here is the link.] (https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/2019-sal/)

I'd love to see other stitchers doing [it] (http://imgur.com/gallery/ws6fslG) with me!!

Happy stitching 💓💓

u/catlady_intraining · 3 pointsr/Embroidery

I use a water disappearing marker ( https://www.amazon.com/DMC-U1539-Embroidery-Transfer-Blue/dp/B000W5HTX4/ ) on light fabric, and a white chalk tailor's pencil ( https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Dressmakers-Marking-Pencil-White/dp/B003WM9ZU4/ ) on dark fabric. For woven fabric, I tape the design to the window, tape the fabric over top, and trace. For felt, I haven't found a good way to trace designs on, so I have to freehand. I tried iron-on paper/pencil to transfer designs onto felt ( https://www.amazon.com/Aunt-Marthas-Create-Iron-Pattern/dp/B005VA32EK/ ), but I couldn't get it to work.

u/MackiDoo17 · 3 pointsr/CrossStitch

It's a water soluble pen! It washes out super easily in water, it doesn't even need to be warm or hot.

This is the one I have, but there are other brands that do the same thing.

u/CrossStitchQuotes · 3 pointsr/CrossStitch

I haven't got this altogether on an Amazon list, some of it's from Michael's, but here you go:

Washable Embroidery pen for marking grids.

Needles

Hoopla hoop. It's plastic (wood and metal stain projects), it grips well (with the overhang), and it's my preferred hoop for working on projects. There are other plastic hoops, but not all have the one piece with an overhang, and it's the overhang that keeps the hoop pieces together tightly so you're not constantly adjusting back together. I do use wooden hoops for mounting final projects, though.

DMC 6 strand floss. I always use DMC floss, it's silkier than cheap dollar store floss, meaning it doesn't knot as much. PRISM is cheaper, yes, but it's crap compared to DMC, imho.

Loops & Threads 14 count Aida cloth is a good place to start. This brand is more starchy than DMC brand, I find, which can make it a bit more challenging to get on the hoop, but it also stays put easier and needs less adjustment during stitching. Totally a personal preference. Aida comes in several basic colours and styles, like gold/silver dusted, pale blue, red, green, black, white, oatmeal, antique, etc. Some people hand-dye aida and sell it on Etsy for a decent price, and then you can get a much wider variety of colours if you want something unique for a project.

You'll need a nice bobbin box to organize your floss.

You'll need some floss bobbins, to organize, maybe some floss number stickers (or you could write with a sharpie), and if you're looking to see what colours of floss are available, get a colour card.

Like others have posted, try getting a kit or two first, as they give great instructions, all the supplies needed, and will get you going. Or you could just assemble the things I listed, buy a pattern from Etsy, and dive in head first!

Good luck!

u/TheTrueMilo · 3 pointsr/CrossStitch

Yup! I used this embroider marker. It washes right off in water after you are done.

u/lazyorbit · 3 pointsr/CrossStitch

I've tried the first 2, personal preference is option 2. Just run your tap water to the hottest temp in a bowl, soak it and it immediately fades. This is what I bought.

u/wildvi0let · 3 pointsr/CrossStitch

It is a water soluble pen. I always hand wash my projects in OxyClean and it comes out with now issue.

Yes, I ripped out my stitches and re-stitched. Below you can see my full explanation.

u/Loosea · 2 pointsr/CrossStitch


I use this. It just washes off with water.

u/aredua · 2 pointsr/Embroidery

I use this pen and it's never given me any trouble. I just spray my finished embroidery with water and the lines disappear. I've been using the same one for 2ish years (~10 pieces).

u/Fiyet · 2 pointsr/CrossStitch

I do the same! I use this pen.

u/lilwolp · 2 pointsr/CrossStitch

Here you go!

DMC U1539 Embroidery Transfer Pen, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W5HTX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cmh0AbS7WJA3J

u/Mellywobbles · 2 pointsr/Embroidery

This is the pen I use. It washes off with cold water.

So far I haven't had any issues with bleeding into threads or fading before rinsing it off. I love this pen!