Brother International PR1050X Operation Manual - Page 256

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Fabric/ Garment Terry cloth Satin jacket Cotton sheeting Denim Headwear Dress shirt (woven) Golf shirt Canton fleece Canvas Corduroy Lingerie or silk Sweater knit Sweatshirt T-shirt No. of Backing Pieces No. of Topping Pieces 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Heavy lining: None Light or no lining: 1 tear-away None 1 tear-away None 1 tear-away None Optional Optional 1 tear-away 1 cut-away 1 tear-away 1 tear-away 1 tear-away None Optional Optional None 1 water-soluble 1 or 2 lightweight tear-away Optional 1 cut-away or adhesive tearaway 1 cut-away or adhesive tearaway 1 light-weight cut-away or adhesive tearaway 1 water-soluble Optional Optional Comments Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Fine details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops. 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. 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. Reduce speed if needle begins to heat up and the thread breaks. 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. 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. Use topping for designs containing small lettering or a lot of detail, and also for piqué knits. Use a topping if the garment has a textured surface, such as a basketweave or pronounced twill. Frame tightly. A higher stitch density or more understitches, as well as a topping, may be necessary to prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric. 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. Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a matching color as a backing for bulky or "holey" knits. Highly detailed designs may require two layers of lightweight cut-away stabilizer. Use a topping on extra-thick fabrics or with fine-detail designs. Use a topping on designs with fine detail or small lettering. Tensions should be light. Avoid stitch-heavy 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. 254