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Stabilizer
Stabilizer
Stabilizers
Tear-away stabilizers
excess is easily torn away
one or more layers can be used
available in different weights
for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary
adhesive spray before hooping
carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery after
stitching
motifs are not skewed
stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas
Application:
For all woven materials and materials without stretch.
Cut-away stabilizers
one or more layers can be used
available in light and heavy weight
for more stability, apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary
adhesive spray before hooping
carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching
motifs are not skewed
stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas
Application:
For all elastic materials.
Avoid using spray adhesive next to your embroidery system.
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at a distance 1 of 25-30cm
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use adhesive spray carefully
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spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the material carefully
smoothing material so there are no puckers
Application:
stretch and knitted material: to retain shape
smooth material: to avoid slipping of material layers
appliqués can be exactly positioned
material pieces: position material pieces on stabilizer, e.g.
pocket flaps
napped materials (i.e. velvet) that should not be clamped in the hoop
because of the possibility of getting hoop marks
to fix parts to be embroidered
Spray starch for additional stiffening
Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine, soft or loosely woven
materials.
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spray the area to be embroidered
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let dry; or press gently with a warm iron if necessary
Always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the
wrong side of the material.
Application:
Ideal for fine, loosely woven materials, e.g. batiste, fine linen, etc.
Adhesive Spray
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