Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 116

116 Preparing for Embroidery Embroidery Stabilizers Tear-away Stabilizers • similar to interfacing; tears like paper • one or more layers can be used • available in different weights • for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping • carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery after stitching • stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas Application: • for all woven fabrics and fabrics which are not elastic Cut-away Stabilizers • one or more layers can be used • available in light- and heavyweight • for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping • carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching • stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas Application: • for all elastic fabrics, especially suited for knits When using paper backed adhesive stabilizer make sure that the adhesive residue on needle, stitch plate and hook area is removed. Iron-on Interfacing • must be preshrunk by soaking in warm water • this is pressed (fused) to the wrong side of the fabric • iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights and should be selected to suit the fabric being used • removable iron-on interfacing is also available Application: • to provide body and shape for fabrics onto which motifs will be placed • use in conjunction with appropriate stabilizer Paper Backed Adhesive Stabilizer • place stabilizer in hoop, paper side up • use a pointed object (e.g. scissors) to score the paper and remove it to reveal the selfadhesive surface • position the piece of fabric to be embroidered on the stabilizer Application: • intended for delicate fabrics such as jersey or silk • for hard to hoop sections and fabrics such as velvets Adhesive Spray • Please avoid using adhesive spray next to your embroidery system • for more stability, spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the fabric carefully smoothing fabric so there are no puckers • Use adhesive carefully and spray from a distance of 25cm - 30cm (9.8 inches to 11.8 inches) Usage: • Stretch and knitted material: to retain shape • Appliqué: position appliqués perfectly • Two or more pieces of fabric: avoid slipping of fabric layers • Fabric pieces: position fabric pieces on stabilizer, i.e. pocket flaps • Napped fabrics (i.e. velvet) that should not be clamped in the hoop because of the possibility of getting hoop marks Spray Starch for Additional Stiffening • spray starch is ideal for stiffening fine, soft or loosely woven fabrics • spray the area to be embroidered, let dry or press gently with a warm iron • always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric Application: • ideal for fine, loosely woven fabrics, e.g. batiste, fine linen, etc.