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STABILIZERS & INTERFACINGS
Tear-Away Stabilizer: The most commonly used type of stabilizer, designed to provide
temporary support of stitching. Placed on the wrong side of the project and carefully
pulled away once stitching is complete. Available in three weights – heavy, medium, and
light. Multiple lightweight layers may be preferable to one heavy layer, as they are easier
to remove. One version, Hydro-Stick has adhesive on one side and is applied with water for
a secure bond and a high degree of stabilization for very dense and/or intricate designs.
Cut-Away Stabilizer: The most widely used stabilizer in the commercial market. Does
not break down under dense stitching, due to the high fiber – rather than paper – content.
Excess stabilizer is trimmed away after stitching (leave approximately ¼" of stabilizer
around the edges). Hydro-Stick is also available in a cut-away version.
Web/Poly-Mesh Type Stabilizer: A specially formulated cut-away stabilizer developed
for use behind lightweight or light-colored fabrics.
Water-Soluble Stabilizer: Used for backing and topping, in single or multiple layers.
Available in two weights. Excellent for decorative stitching and cutwork as there are
no remnants of stabilizer left after removal (it dissolves). As a topping, it keeps stitches
from being lost in heavily napped fabrics such as velvet and corduroy.
Iron-On Stabilizer: A non-woven product similar to paper. Perfect for knits, this tear-away
stabilizer is temporarily bonded to the fabric, inhibiting the tendency of the material to stretch.
Heat Removable Stabilizer: Woven from strands of fiber that are burned away at a low
temperature, heat removable stabilizers are perfect for heirloom stitchery.
Liquid/Spray Stabilizers: Wonderful for sheer fabrics from which all stabilizer must be
removed after stitching, these products are painted or sprayed onto the fabric. Several light
applications of spray stabilizer are preferable to one heavy application.
Knit Fusible Interfacing: A very lightweight, flexible interfacing sometimes used as a
stabilizer, it gives permanent support (as an underlining) to a fabric. Perfect for plackets,
garment edges, under buttonholes, and anywhere extra body and stability are needed. Can
also be used to stabilize decorative stitch work.
Woven Fusible Interfacing: This interfacing is sometimes used as a stabilizer and is
generally cut on the bias to provide better drape. Gives a firmer hand or finish than knit
or non-woven interfacings. Used for lapels, facings, and anywhere a great deal of extra body
and stability are needed.
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