Cutaway and tearaway stabilizers, like felt, are emmeshed fabrics. This means that instead of being woven or knit, the fibers are all meshed together -- hold your stabilizer up to the light to see.
This allows them to be strong in all directions. Since tearaway stabilizers are made to be torn away after stitching, these fibers come apart more easily. As a design is stitching, the tens of thousands of needle perforations can cause this more loosely constructed stabilizer to break down a bit. The fibers in a cutaway stabilizer hold on to each other much more tightly -- try tearing one and you'll feel the difference.
The increased strength of cutaway stabilizer means that you'll see less shifting and gapping while stitching, and that it'll hold up better through washing and wearing, too. Quality does vary, so shop around -- a nice cutaway stabilizer will be strong as well as soft.
There are also different weights of cutaway stabilizer available. As discussed above, a medium weight cutaway is our go-to choice for many projects. Sheer mesh cutaways, such as Sulky Soft 'n' Sheer and Floriani No Show Mesh, are also available -- these are wonderful matched with lighter designs and thinner fabrics such as quilters cotton or T-shirt knits, where one might worry about the edges of the cutaway stabilizer showing through. Tearaway stabilizers are, of course, meant to tear away after the design is done stitching.
They leave a neater looking back of the embroidery, but as discussed above, their support isn't as strong as that of cutaway stabilizer. Mostly we recommend tearaway stabilizer for stitching in-the-hoop designs , or perhaps for light, open designs on a sturdy fabric such as denim.
It's frequently what makes sense for a running stitch design on a tea towel, too. Real talk: Yeah, the cleaner finish of tearaway stabilizer can be pretty nice. Yeah, you might want to use it more than we recommend here.
In that case, they key is to experiment and make sure you like the results before using that combination on your actual project. If you're seeing shifting and gapping or other wonkiness, try switching to a cutaway and see if that fixes the problem. Water-soluble stabilizers have two main uses: as a foundation for freestanding lace, and as a topping for highly textured fabrics.
For freestanding lace designs we recommend a heavy duty water-soluble stabilizer, such as Sulky Ultra Solvy or Badgemaster which feel like a thick sheet plastic or Vilene which is more like a white fabric.
If you're seeing gaps in your lace, try switching to one of these stabilizers. This tutorial has more tips on stitching and troubleshooting freestanding lace. If you're stitching fabrics with a texture or pile, such as terrycloth or sweater knits, using a water-soluble stabilizer on top of the fabric can help keep it from showing through the stitches.
A lighter water-soluble stabilizer such as Sulky Solvy works well for this. Hoop it together with the fabric and backing stabilizer. Another use for water-soluble stabilizers is stitching a light, open design on a sheer but sturdy fabric such as organza. As with freestanding lace, choose a heavy duty water-soluble stabilizer such as Sulky Ultra Solvy, Badgemaster, or Vilene.
Use a bit of temporary spray adhesive to stick the two smoothly together, then hoop them together. We like to use a bit of temporary spray adhesive Gunold KK is our pick to attach stabilizer to the back of the fabric, for a bit of added stability.
There are also adhesive-backed stabilizers available which will achieve the same effect. One layer of a good quality, appropriate stabilizer will give better results than multiple layers of a lesser stabilizer. If you find yourself using two layers of a stabilizer, try switching to something heavier. Stabilize your designs only with products that are specifically labeled as stabilizer for embroidery.
While we've heard rumors of things like paper towels, dryer sheets, and coffee fitlers being used as stabilizer don't do this , a more common non-stabilizer stabilizer is interfacing meant for sewing projects.
When making your decision on which type of stabilizer to use a good rule of thumb is to: Use Cut Away stabilizer if the fabric has any stretch — t-shirts, sweatshirts, knits, etc.
Use a Tear Away Stabilizer if the fabric is stable woven. And whenever possible, fuse your stabilizer to the fabric. You can cut your fusible stabilizer the size needed for your hoop. Another great method is to cut our mesh stabilizer a few inches larger than the design. Turn your t-shirt, for instance, inside out and fuse the stabilizer to the back of the t-shirt where the design will stitch.
Hoop a Tacky Tear Away Stabilizer drum-tight, score the protective paper, and remove it from the hoop. You now have a tacky surface to hold your t-shirt in place.
With the t-shirt still inside out, line it up with the markings in your hoop and smooth it out. You can then tape or pin the fabric out of the stitching area without worrying about stitching the front to the back. Place your topper of choice over the area to be stitched, secure it in place, and stitch your design.
For more tips on how to embroider a tshirt, click here. Embroidery Toppings The most important specialty product is Toppings. Guide Conclusion: You Need All 3 Types of Embroidery Stabilizer Stabilizers come in different sizes and colors, and are used for different fabrics and design types.
The most stable and good to use for heavy designs with large stitch counts. About the Author: Embroidery Legacy. Our family business has been active in the embroidery industry since Related Embroidery Articles. October 15th, 14 Comments. October 8th, 0 Comments.
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Hi Linda, Fusing is regarding the use of fusible no show mesh. Toppings will only need to be used on knitted and fabrics with a high pile. Cathy May 26, at pm - Reply. What type of stabilizer do you recommend for hats-ball caps etc.? Embroidery Legacy June 2, at pm - Reply. Gina Davidson June 4, at pm - Reply. What do you recommend using with performance clothing like under armor? Embroidery Legacy June 22, at pm - Reply. Hi Gina, I would recommend using no-show mesh fusible. Gill Scarisbrick July 12, at pm - Reply.
Embroidery Legacy July 22, at am - Reply. My pleasure Gill! Of course, feel free to print them off and refer to them when needed. Jackie September 23, at am - Reply. Embroidery Legacy September 24, at pm - Reply. Caroline October 15, at pm - Reply.
What type of stabilizer for doing crewel work embroidery. I am using linen. Embroidery Legacy October 23, at pm - Reply. Irene Clements November 22, at pm - Reply. Embroidery Legacy November 25, at pm - Reply.
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Can you use a standard tear away stabiliser on top of pile material or fake fur? Hi Sarah, I would not. Terry Stafford August 5, at am - Reply. Embroidery Legacy September 15, at pm - Reply. Linda Lairson August 19, at pm - Reply. The non-directional nature of nonwoven backings make them strong and stable for use as embroidery stabilizers. It's important to use nonwovens designed for machine embroidery - you will read on the internet people advocating the use of strange things like coffee filters, newspaper and, paper towels etc as a backing.
These products can break up during embroidery causing excessive lint in your bobbin cases and machine parts. What are the Different Types of Embroidery Backing?
Most backings are available in different weights, usually advertised as ounces per square yd. The heavier the backing, the more stability it usually provides. A good backing supplier will sell many different weights, types and sizes of stabilizer in both pre-cut sheets and on rolls. Where do I Start? As a beginner, it's best to stock up on small rolls of several different backings until you figure out what works best for you.
Many suppliers, such as AllStitch , offer backing swatch cards you can purchase that give you the chance to see and feel the different types of embroidery backings offered. Pull some old clothes out of your closet and experiment with the different types of backing on different fabrics until are comfortable with what combinations produce the best designs. Stay tuned to AllStitch's embroidery blogs for a deeper dive into specific embroidery backings. December 12, AllStitch Admin.
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