Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) To Fabric - Brother PR-600 Manual

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OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES

Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric

In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, we recommend that iron-on stabilizer
(backing) be used for embroidering.
CAUTION
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When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that
easily allow the stitching to shrink, be sure to use iron-on stabilizer (backing) for
embroidering. If iron-on stabilizer (backing) is not used while embroidering, the needle may
bend or break or the pattern may become misaligned.
1 Using a steam iron, affix the iron-on stabilizer
(backing) to the back of the fabric.
1 Adhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing)
2 Fabric (wrong side)
• When embroidering fabric that should not
be ironed or when embroidering an area that
is difficult to iron, hoop a layer of the iron-on
stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in the
embroidery frame without affixing it.
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Note
● Use a piece of iron-on stabilizer (backing)
that is larger than the embroidery frame.
When framing the fabric in the embroidery
frame, be sure that the stabilizer (backing) is
clamped on all edges in order to prevent
wrinkles in the fabric.
1 2
1 Area of embroidery frame
2 Iron-on stabilizer (backing)
Memo
● When embroidering thin fabrics, such as
organza or lawn, use a water-soluble
stabilizer (backing). Water-soluble
stabilizers dissolve when washed, allowing
you to create beautiful embroidery that is
not stiff.
● When embroidering fabric with a nap, such
as towels or corduroy, hoop a layer of iron-
on stabilizer (backing) under the fabric in
the embroidery frame without affixing it.
● For other uses of stabilizer (backing), refer to
"Stabilizers (Backing)" on page 165.