Cut-Away Stabilizers; Using Adhesive Spray; Using Spray Starch; Using Iron-On Interfacing - Bernina 500 User Manual

Cut-away stabilizers

Using a stabilizer ensure more stability of the embroidery project. A cut-away stabilizer suits all elastic
materials. 1 – 2 layers can be used. Stabilizers are available in different weights. With larger areas to be
embroidered the stabilizer will remain under the embroidery thread. The stabilizer is applied to the wrong
side of the fabric with temporary adhesive spray. Carefully cut away excess stabilizer after embroidering.

Using adhesive spray

The application of spray adhesive is recommended for stretch and smooth materials and knitware. It prevents
the fabric from losing shape and slipping. Appliqués can be exactly positioned with spray adhesive. The spray
adhesive shouldn't be used near the machine to avoid contamination.
> Use the adhesive spray carefully at a distance 25 – 30 cm (9 – 12 inch) when spraying the stabilizer.
> Adhere the sprayed stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric carefully, smoothing material so there are
no puckers.
> Position smaller parts such as pocket flaps or collars on the stabilizer.
> To avoid the possibility of getting hoop marks when working with napped materials or fleece, don't hoop
the parts but spray the stabilizer and hoop it.
> Adhere the fabric to be embroidered.
> Remove any adhesive residue before starting the machine.

Using spray starch

Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine, loosely woven materials. Always use an additional stabilizer
on the wrong side of the material.
> Spray the area to be embroidered.
> Let it dry or press gently with a warm iron if necessary.

Using iron-on interfacing

Iron-on interfacings are available in a variety of weights. It is recommended to use an iron-on interfacing
which is easily removable from the basic fabric. An Iron-on interfacing suits all materials that are easily
distorted like stretch fabric such as tricot and jersey.
> Iron-on interfacings are ironed to the wrong side of the material using a warm iron.

Using paper-backed adhesive stabilizer

Paper-backed adhesive stabilizers are intended to be used for fabrics such as jersey and silk as well as for
embroidery projects which are not suited to be hooped in the embroidery hoop.
> Place the stabilizer in the hoop, so that the paper side is up.
> Use a a pair of scissors to score the paper and remove paper in the hoop area.
> Position the fabric to be embroidered on the stabilizer and press it on place.
> Remove any adhesive residue before starting the machine.

Using water-soluble stabilizer

For lace embroidery it is recommended to hoop 1 – 3 layers of water-soluble stabilizer in the embroidery
hoop. As the embroidery motif is not embroidered on the fabric, only the thread embroidered motif is
left. The embroidery motifs should be combined with short stitches otherwise the individual motifs may
fall out.
Water-soluble stabilizers are ideal for fine, sheer fabrics where other stabilizers may show through the
embroidery stitches as well as for lace embroidery. The stabilizer dissolves in water. Water-soluble stabilizers
are an ideal protection for looped pile fabrics preventing the loops from being damaged. It prevents threads
from sinking into the material and keeps the fabric pile from poking though the embroidery.
> Place the stabilizer on the underside of the material.
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