Stabilizer
Stabilizers
Adhesive Spray
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Tear-away stabilizers
̶ excess is easily torn away
̶ one or more layers can be used
̶ available in different weights
̶ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary
adhesive spray before hooping
̶ carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery after
stitching
̶ motifs are not skewed
̶ stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas
Application:
For all woven materials and materials without stretch.
Cut-away stabilizers
̶ one or more layers can be used
̶ available in different weights
̶ for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary
adhesive spray before hooping
̶ carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching
̶ motifs are not skewed
̶ stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas
Application:
For all elastic materials.
Avoid using spray adhesive next to your embroidery system.
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at a distance 1 of 25-30 cm
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use adhesive spray carefully
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spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the material carefully
smoothing material so there are no puckers
Application:
̶ stretch and knitted material: to retain shape
̶ smooth material: to avoid slipping of material layers
̶ appliqués can be exactly positioned
̶ material pieces: position material pieces on stabilizer, e.g.pocket flaps
̶ napped materials (i.e. velvet) that should not be clamped in the hoop
because of the possibility of getting hoop marks
̶ to fix parts to be embroidered
Spray starch for additional stiffening
Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine, soft or loosely woven
materials.
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spray the area to be embroidered
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let dry; or press gently with a warm iron if necessary
Always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the
wrong side of the material.
Application:
Ideal for fine, loosely woven materials, e.g. batiste, fine linen, etc.
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