Pantograms GS1501 - Page 44

EMBROIDERY BASICS
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Needle, Thread and Stabilizer Chart
Material Needle Thread Backing Topping Other
Jelly Plastic 75/11
Sharp
30 - 40
weight
Adhesive tear-away,
wash-away
None Use adhesive tear-away
to hold material to hoop
but leave an opening
where the embroidery
design will be placed. Lay
the water-soluble stabi-
lizer under the adhesive
tear-away to stabilize the
embroidery area. Low
density design.
Lace 75/11
Sharp
40
weight
Water soluble None Needs good underlay
Leather and
Vinyl
75/11 or
80/12
Wedge-
point
30 - 40
weight
Black, light tear-
away
None 30 weight thread may
be used to minimize the
needle penetrations,
lower the stitch density.
Lingerie or
Silk
75/11
- 80/12
Ball-
point
30 - 40
weight
Light tear-away or
water soluble
tear-away
None 30 weight thread may
be used to minimize the
needle penetrations,
lower the stitch density.
Lycra or
Spandex
70/10
Ball-
point
40
weight
Medium cut-away
or water-soluble
tear-away
None
Soap 60/8 -
80/12
Sharp
or Ball-
point
40 - 60
weight
Tulle and water
soluble
None
Sweater 75/11
Ball-
point
40
weight
Medium to heavy
cut-away
Water soluble
Sweatshirt 75/11
Ball-
point
40
weight
Medium to heavy
cut-away or
tear-away
Water soluble
Terry Cloth 75/11
- 80/12
Ball-
point
40
weight
Medium weight
adhesive or water
soluble tear-away
Water soluble Choose polyester thread
if the material is subjected
to extensive laundering,
sunlight or bleach.
Toilet Paper 70/10
- 80/12
Sharp
40 - 60
weight
Medium
cut- away
Water soluble, do
not remove with
water
On 2 ply paper, use
adhesive spray glue to
stick them together in
the embroidery area.
Low density designs with
no underlay. Use top-
ping to help prevent toilet
paper from tearing.