Helena Embroidered Velvet Knit

Luxuriate in this stunning black velvet embroidered with blue flowers. A beautiful specialty fabric with a sumptuous velvety surface, silky smooth back side, a soft hand (embroidery has a softly textured hand) and fluid drape. Crosswise stretch with some lengthwise stretch and an 12" repeat. Cut for a nap. Dress it up or down; right for a top, light jacket, dress, skirt, cardigan, soft pants or coat. Great for a top to wear with jeans or a special occasion dress.

Sewing & Pressing Tips

Mark with tailor’s tacks. I use embroidery thread for this as it does not pull out easily. Take one stitch through the fabric leaving 3⁄4” tails. One stitch only. Then gently separate the layers and clip the threads.

OR...mark with a dressmaker’s pencil, making a dot at each marking. I lick the pencil to give it a bit more color and lasting power.

The biggest sewing challenge is to keep the fabric from shifting as you sew.

My preferred method is to use a walking foot in combination with spray adhesive like 505 Spray. Cover your work surface with paper, and carefully mask off the seam allowance with paper. Spray a light consistent amount of spray within the seam allowance, then carefully line up the edges, right sides together and stitch. This is quick and works beautifully. It is a little known secret of couture houses that for years the seamstresses have relied on similar spray adhesives for just this purpose.

Pressing: Keep a light hand, use a LOT of steam, and use a clapper.

Sibling with Gloria and Sophia Embroidered Knit.