Embroidery
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Stabilizer Scope of Application Fabric/Application
Topping Fabrics with a pile or texture n Velvet, fleece, plush, knit fabrics, corduroy,
broadcloth
Adhesive Stabilizer Fabrics or projects that
cannot be hooped
n Leather, imitation leather, cork, velvet, velour,
neoprene, fur, corduroy
n Collar corners, pockets, cuffs
Hydro Stabilizer For most embroidery appli-
cations
n Leather, imitation leather, cork, velvet, velour,
neoprene, fur, corduroy
n Collar corners, pockets, cuffs
Iron-on Stabilizer Iron-on fabrics n Appliques and patches
Stabilizers can be fixed onto the fabric with adhesive
spray or starch spray before hooping. Starch spray can
be used to stiffen the fabric before embroidering.
Embroidery Test
For important projects it is recommended to test sew
the embroidery design on the same or similar fabric
using the same stabilizer, threads and needle.
n An embroidery test enables you to recognize
potential errors or difficulties in advance so that
you can make appropriate adjustments.
n The embroidery test enables you to check the
selected embroidery threads and colors appear on
the fabric and adjust as needed.
n The embroidery test enables you to determine the
ideal stitch density and apply the correct settings.