Hello. Does anyone know the trick to getting embroidery on puffy foam to look professional? I have tried it using a satin stitch but when the excess foam is torn away, the edges of the stitches are no longer smooth. There are jagged edges of the foam left. I have even digitized the design twice with the second one having a little wider satin stitch to cover the first. Is there a different kind of foam other that the one home sewers use? Am I missing a step someplace? I'm sewing on a Tajima Neo II with rayon thread. I've tried it on canvas, caps, towels, Head bands. Same problem on each one.
The other problem I am having is embroidering on head bands and wrist bands. What kind of topping are you using to get the stitches to stay on top and not sink into the stretchy fabric? Do I need to do something with the density? I've seen pictures of it done in catalogs.
If anyone can help me with either of these problems, I would be very appreciative.
Thanks.