Pfaff performance 5.2 Manual - Page 27

Threads There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. All purpose sewing thread All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for sewing garments and projects. Embroidery thread Embroidery thread is made of various fibers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching. Transparent thread Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is single clear synthetic thread. It is used for quilting and other decorative sewing. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the vertical position. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and wind the bobbin half full. Note: Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabrics or on your sewing machine. This discoloration may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to prevent discoloration of your machine. Stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Place underneath fabric for decorative stitching or hoop with the fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching. Iron-on tear-away Iron-on tear-away is a totally stable stabilizer that has a slick side that will iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabric before decorative stitching or hooping. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching. Cut-away stabilizer Cut-away stabilizer does not tear so the excess has to be cut away. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics, especially for hoop embroidery. Water soluble stabilizer Water soluble stabilizer is placed on top of the fabric when embellishing/embroidering napped and looped fabrics such as terry cloth. When embroidering cutwork, use it underneath the fabric. Place your work in water to dissolve the excess stabilizer. It is available in different thicknesses. Disintegrating stabilizer Disintegrating stabilizer is a stable, loosely woven fabric that is used for techniques such as cutwork and to crochet off the fabric edge. The stabilizer disappears with heat. Sticky stabilizer Sticky stabilizer is used for hoop embroidery when the fabric is too delicate or too small to be hooped. Hoop the sticky stabilizer with the paper side up. Remove the paper and stick the fabric onto the sticky surface. Tear away sticky stabilizer after stitching. Preparations 2:11