Threads; Stabilizers; Pictogram Pen - Husqvarna Viking Designer topaz 25 User Manual

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
acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth glossy
appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching.
When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread because it
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
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.
Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on
Note:
other fabrics or on your sewing machine. This discoloration may be
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.

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
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
fabric edge. The stabilizer disappears with heat.
Sticky Stabilizer
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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