Embroidery; Thread And Stabilizer - Viking H|Class 500E User Manual

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Embroidery

THREAD AND STABILIZER

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.
Stabilizer
There are a variety of stabilizers available: tear-away, cut-away, wash-away and those that are removed by applying heat.
Which stabilizer you choose will depend on the nature of the fabric on which you are embroidering. Always follow the
manufacturer's instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer correctly.
Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop in which it is being used. When embroidery is completed,
use a ne point scissor to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the embroidery area.
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.
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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.