Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
62
Attaching stabilizer (backing) to fabric
In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned
patterns, we recommend that stabilizer (backing) be used for
embroidering.
a
Using a steam iron, affix the iron-on stabilizer
(backing) to the back of the fabric.
• Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the
embroidery frame being used.
1 Adhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing)
2 Fabric (wrong side)
3 Size of the embroidery frame
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart
PREPARING THE FABRIC
CAUTION
• Your machine can embroider fabric that is up
to 2 mm (5/64 inch) thick. If thicker fabric is
embroidered, the needle may bend or break.
CAUTION
• When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics,
fabrics with a coarse weave or fabrics that
easily allow the stitching to shrink, be sure to
use stabilizer (backing) for embroidering. If
stabilizer (backing) is not used while
embroidering, the needle may bend or break
or the pattern may become misaligned.
Memo
• When embroidering light or open designs on thin
fabrics, such as organza or lawn, use a water-
soluble stabilizer (backing). Water-soluble
stabilizers dissolve when washed, allowing you to
create beautiful embroidery that is not stiff.
• When embroidering fabric that should not be
ironed or when embroidering an area that is difficult
to iron, hoop a layer of the stabilizer (backing)
under the fabric in the embroidery frame without
ironing it.
b
a
c
Fabric/
Garment
No. of Backing Pieces
No. of Topping
Pieces
Comments
Terry cloth
1 tear-away 1 water-soluble
Increase density and/or satin stitch width.
Fine details and small lettering tend to get
caught in the terry loops.
Satin jacket
Heavy lining: None
Light or no lining: 1 tear-
away
None
If garment slips in frame, causing alignment
problems, wrap inner frame with masking
tape or fabric bias tape. This provides a rough
surface to grip garment and also helps
minimize frame burn.
Cotton
sheeting
1 tear-away None
High-density or highly detailed designs may
require more backing. If so, use two pieces of
lightweight backing instead of one piece of
heavy backing.
Denim
1 tear-away None
Reduce speed if needle begins to heat up and
the thread breaks.
Headwear
Optional Optional
Change needles more often than usual
because the buckram backing dulls needles
faster. A lightweight tear-away backing helps
reduce thread breaks and regulates thread
tension. Use a topping on corduroy or foam
cap fronts.
Dress shirt
(woven)
1 tear-away None
High-density or highly detailed designs may
require more backing. If so, use two pieces of
lightweight backing instead of one piece of
heavy backing.
Golf shirt
1 cut-away or iron-on
cut-away
Optional
Use topping for designs containing small
lettering or a lot of detail, and also for piqué
knits.
Canton
fleece
1 tear-away Optional
Use a topping if the garment has a textured
surface, such as a basketweave or
pronounced twill.
Canvas
1 tear-away None
Frame tightly.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...