Singer S10 I STUDIO Instruction Manual - Page 16

Using Fabric and Stabilizer Stabilizer (Adhesive surface facing down) Hoop position Fabric Use stabilizer to produce best results when embroidering. • Fabrics which lack firmness or stability, such as light- weight cotton can pull in when being embroidered. This can result in problems such as shrinkage and puckering of the fabric around the embroidery area. • Stretch fabrics may stretch or distort when tightening the hoop, and the result may be uneven embroidery. Furthermore, when the fabric is removed from the hoop after embroidery is completed, the fabric may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to become distorted. Material (Under side) Embroidering surface (Top side) Embroidery can be applied to many types of fabrics, but it may be necessary to prepare these fabrics in a special manner. • Fabrics with a loopy or napped surface such as towels, use a water soluble stabilizer both on the underside and on the topside of the fabric. • Denim and linen are considered unstable because of the loose weave, use a medium weight cut-away stabilizer on the backside. • T-shirt type fabric usually requires at least one, sometimes two layers of soft mesh-type cut-away stabilizer on the backside. • For medium to heavyweight stable woven fabric, use a medium to heavy weight tear-away type stabilizer. • For soft or sheer fabrics, use a rinse-away type stabilizer. Stabilizer Stabilizer is a non-woven substance. The three most common types of stabilizers available are tear-away, cut-away, and wash-away. Which stabilizer you choose will depend on the nature of the fabric on which you are embroidering. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer correctly. Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop with which it is being used. When embroidery is completed, use a fine point scissor to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the embroidery area. See page 56 for information on using the appropriate q stabilizer. Template When positioning the fabric into the hoop, use the template to align the centerlines on the fabric with the center of the hoop. First mark the centerlines on the fabric and place the fabric on the outer hoop. Place the inner hoop and template over the fabric and adjust the fabric placement. q Center point for embroidery and center justified lettering embroidery w Leftmost point for left justified lettering embroidery w e e Rightmost point for right justified lettering embroidery Justification of lettering explained on page 31 16