Brother International Entrepreneur Pro PR-1000 Users Manual - English - Page 95

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, we recommend that iron-on stabilizer (backing) be used for embroidering. CAUTION ● When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that easily allow the stitching to shrink, be sure to use iron-on stabilizer (backing) for embroidering. If iron-on stabilizer (backing) is not used while embroidering, the needle may bend or break or the pattern may become misaligned. Using a steam iron, affix the iron-on 1 stabilizer (backing) to the back of the fabric. Note ● Use a piece of iron-on stabilizer (backing) that is larger than the embroidery frame. When framing the fabric in the embroidery 3 frame, be sure that the stabilizer (backing) is clamped on all edges in order to prevent wrinkles in the fabric. 1 Adhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing) 2 Fabric (wrong side) • When embroidering fabric that should not be ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult to iron, hoop a layer of the iron-on stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it. 1 Area of embroidery frame 2 Iron-on stabilizer (backing) Memo ● When embroidering thin fabrics, such as organza or lawn, use a water-soluble stabilizer (backing). Water-soluble stabilizers dissolve when washed, allowing you to create beautiful embroidery that is not stiff. ● When embroidering fabric with a nap, such as towels or corduroy, hoop a layer of iron-on stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the embroidery frame without ironing it. ● For other uses of stabilizer (backing), refer to "Stabilizers (backing)" on page 247. Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric 93