How to Remove Embroidery With a Beard Trimmer

Correcting mistakes on an embroidery is a delicate and time-consuming process.

Embroidery is a delicate process. There are many types of mistakes that an embroider can encounter during a project. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to correct a misplaced stitch, misjudged color or incorrect design. However, correcting embroidery is often a time-consuming and tedious process. Depending on the amount of corrections needed, restarting the embroidery may be a better option than correcting a long series of misplaced stitches. A beard trimmer can be an inexpensive alternative to an electric stitch remover and a valuable tool for speeding up the correction process.

Instructions

1. Hoop the fabric so that it is taunt.

2. Use your hand to support the fabric's backside.

3. Use the beard trimmer to cut a section of bobbin stitches. Carefully move the trimmer perpendicularly across the stitches.

4. Turn the hoop over and brush off the threads.

5. Continue cutting, turning the hoop and brushing off the threads in small sections until the desired threads are removed.

References

• Lindee G Embroidery; How to Remove Machine Embroidery from a Garment; Lindee Goodall; Aug. 23, 2009