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Using Fabric And Stabilizer
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USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER FABRIC Use stabilizer to produce best results when embroidering on the following fabrics. Fabrics which lack firmness or stability for embroidery, such as cotton, polyester, rayon, etc. Lightweight fabrics such as this, may lack firmness or stability and when embroidered may pull in, which may result in problems such as shrinkage and puckering of the fabric around the embroidery area. Stretchy fabrics The fabric may stretch when tightening the hoop, the result may be uneven embroidery. Furthermore, when the fabric is removed from the hoop after embroidery is complete, the fabric may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to become distorted. Embroidery can be applied to many types of fabrics, but it may be necessary to prepare the following fabrics in a special manner. * For fabrics with a loopy or napped surface, such as towels, use a water-soluble stabilizer on both the topside and underside of the fabric. Depending on the project, a tearaway or soft mesh cut-away stabilizer may be used on the underside instead. * Denim and linen are considered unstable because of the loose weave. Use a medium 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. There is a variety of stabilizers available: tear-away, cut-away, and wash-away. There are also specialty stabilizers such as those that are removed by applying heat, adhesive stabilizers, etc. 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. The stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop with which it is being used. Follow stabilizer manufacturer's recommendations for use. Stabilizers can usually be obtained from a fabric store. Stabilizer (Adhesive surface facing down) Hoop position Material (Under side) Embroidering surface (Top side) 38