Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 223

Tear-away Stabilizers • similar to interfacing; tears like paper • one or more layers can be used • comes in different weights ™ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the fabric with temporary spray adhesive before hooping ™ carefully tear away exessive 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 • comes 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 Embroidery Stabilizers 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 self-adhesive 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 Note: When using paper backed adhesive stabilizer make sure that the adhesive residue on needle, stitch plate and hook area is removed. 219 Important Embroidery Information - Embroidery Stabilizers