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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 bers: rayon,
polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth
glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative
stitching.
When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread
because it is a ne weight and will not build up under
embroidery.
Note: When using a metallic or a at lm thread for embroidering,
you may need to use a needle with a larger eye and lower the
embroidery speed. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the
vertical position.
Transparent thread
Transparent thread, also called mono lament 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 dif cult 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.
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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.
Pictogram Pen
Use an air or water soluble marking pen for embroidery
and Pictograms on all types of fabrics. The color
disappears after a few hours. You can also use cold water
to completely remove the markings. Make sure that all
markings are removed before ironing or washing with soap
or detergent.
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