Brother International Entrepreneur PR-650 Users Manual - English - Page 225

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Fabric/ Garment No. of Backing No. of Topping Pieces Pieces Comments Terry cloth 1 tear-away Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Fine 1 water-soluble details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops. Satin jacket Heavy lining: None Light or no lining: 1 tearaway None If garment slips in frame, causing alignment problems, wrap inner frame with masking tape or fabric bias tape. This provides a rough surface to grip garment and also helps minimize frame burn. Cotton sheeting 1 tear-away None High-density or highly detailed designs may require more backing. If so, use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing. Denim 1 tear-away None Reduce speed if needle begins to heat up and the thread breaks. Headwear Optional Optional Change needles more often than usual because the buckram backing dulls needles faster. A lightweight tear-away backing helps reduce thread breaks and regulates thread tension. Use a topping on corduroy or foam cap fronts. Dress shirt (woven) 1 tear-away None High-density or highly detailed designs may require more backing. If so, use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing. Golf shirt 1 cut-away Optional Use topping for designs containing small lettering or a lot of detail, and also for pique knits. Canton fleece 1 tear-away Optional Use a topping if the garment has a textured surface, such as a basketweave or pronounced twill. Canvas 1 tear-away None Frame tightly. Corduroy 1 tear-away A higher stitch density or more understitches, as 1 water-soluble well as a topping, may be necessary to prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric. Lingerie or silk 1 or 2 lightweight tear-away Optional Reduce sewing speed. The thread tension should be low. Use topping for designs with high detail or small lettering. For very fine fabrics, use a thinner thread. Avoid extremely narrow satin stitching on letters or details; instead increase satin stitch width or use a bean stitch. Gently remove (don't pull) backing and topping from garment. Sweater knit 1 cut-away or adhesive tearaway Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a 1 water-soluble matching color as a backing for bulky or "holey" knits. Sweatshirt 1 cut-away or adhesive tear- Optional Highly detailed designs may require two layers of lightweight cut-away stabilizer. Use a topping on 7 away extra-thick fabrics or with fine-detail designs. T-shirt 1 light-weight cut-away or adhesive tearaway Optional Use a topping on designs with fine detail or small lettering. Tensions should be light. Avoid stitchheavy designs. Note ● Due to the wide variety of fabrics and stabilizers available, the above information should be used as guideline only. If unsure of a particular fabric/stabilizer combination, please sew test a sample prior to the finished garment. Creating Beautiful Embroidery 223