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2022-08 EN 5020079.40A.04
Using Paper-backed Adhesive Stabilizer
Paper-backed adhesive stabilizers are intended to be used for fabrics such as jersey and silk as well as for
embroidery projects which are not suited to be hooped in the embroidery hoop.
> Place the stabilizer in the hoop, so that the paper side is up.
> Use a a pair of scissors to score the paper and remove paper in the hoop area.
> Position the fabric to be embroidered on the stabilizer and press it on place.
> Remove any adhesive residue before starting the machine.
Using Water-soluble Stabilizer
For lace embroidery it is recommended to hoop 1 - 3 layers of water-soluble stabilizer in the embroidery
hoop. As the embroidery design is not embroidered on the fabric, only the thread embroidered design is
left. The embroidery designs should be combined with short stitches otherwise the individual designs may
fall out.
Water-soluble stabilizers are ideal for fine, sheer fabrics where other stabilizers may show through the
embroidery stitches as well as for lace embroidery. The stabilizer dissolves in water. Water-soluble stabilizers
are an ideal protection for looped pile fabrics preventing the loops from being damaged. It prevents threads
from sinking into the material and keeps the fabric pile from poking though the embroidery.
> Place the stabilizer on the underside of the material.
> Use adhesive spray to adhere stabilizer if necessary.
> For material with a pile, reinforce with additional, suitable stabilizer on the wrong side.
> Place all the layers together into the embroidery hoop.
> After dissolving, lay the motif down flat and let dry.
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop
The embroidery hoop consists of an outer and an inner hoop. There is a corresponding template for every
hoop. The area to be embroidered is marked in 1 cm (0,39 in) squares. The center is marked with hole and
cross lines. The required marks can be transferred to the material.
> Loosen the screw (1) or open the quick release device (2) on the outer hoop.
– If a new type of fabric is used, the pressure must be adjusted by turning the screw.
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