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FABRIC AND STABILIZER
Embroidery can be applied to many different types of
fabrics. Regardless of the fabric, it will be necessary to use
an appropriate type of stabilizer. (See page 29 for more
information)
Stabilizer serves as a foundation, holding fabric securely while
the embroidery machine stitches out the design, eliminating
distortion in the fabric and the design.
Different fabrics will require different types of stabilizer,
depending on the nature of the fabric and the density of the
design being embroidered. But most embroidery designs will
stitch out looking their best if the fabric is properly stabilized.
Stabilizer is mainly used as a backing, but at times, a stabilizer
is used on the top of the project as well.
A "Backing" goes on the back side of the area to be
embroidered. It may be hooped along with the fabric or hooped
alone, depending on the fabric and project.
A "Topper" means that an additional stabilizer is placed on the
top of the fabric, either hooped with the fabric or secured in
another manner. Its function is to ensure that the texture or loft
of the fabric is held down, providing a smooth surface for the
embroidery.
Though there are many types of stabilizers available, the most
common types are tear-away, wash away, and cut away.
Stabilizers come in different weights as well. After selecting the
best type of stabilizer for the project, choose the appropriate
weight. A good general rule is that the weight of the stabilizer
be compatible with the fabric.
Tear-away stabilizers are temporary, so once the excess is
removed after embroidering, the fabric itself must be able to
support the design on its own.
Tear-away stabilizers are usually recommended for woven
fabrics.
Cut-away stabilizers are permanent, and therefore a better
choice for supporting embroidery on unstable fabrics, to
prevent distortion. Simply trim away the excess from around
the design. Even after frequent laundering, the embroidery
design will stay intact.
Wash-away stabilizers rinse away from the embroidered area.
Though they are a good choice when sewing very light weight
fabrics, they can also be used as a topping. After removing the
main excess stabilizer, the rest is simply rinsed away.
There are also fusible and non-fusible version of stabilizer
available. Fusible stabilizers can be ironed onto the back of
the area to be embroidered, preventing distortion of the fabric
while hooping.
However, for fabrics that may be more sensitive to ironing,
the non-fusible stabilizers are used. In these cases, another
helpful tool is a temporary fabric spray adhesive. Use this to
temporarily 'hold' the fabrics and stabilizer while hooping and
embroidering, to prevent the fabrics from shifting during the
embroidery process.
Knowing how to properly stabilize involves a little trial and error
at fi rst. Follow the stabilizer manufacturer's recommendations,
for best results.
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MBROIDERY
Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop
with which it is being used. When embroidery is completed,
use a fi ne point scissor to carefully remove any excess
stabilizer from the embroidery area.
a. Stabilizer
b. Hoop position
c. Fabric (Under side)
d. Embroidery surface (Top side)
d
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REPARATION
a b
c