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speed and wind the bobbin half full.
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Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a
lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to
prevent discoloration of your machine.
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fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after
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side that will iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits
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stabilizer after stitching.
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Cut-away stabilizer does not tear so the excess has to be cut
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embellishing/embroidering napped and looped fabrics such
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the fabric onto the sticky surface. Tear away sticky stabilizer
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ironing or washing with soap or detergent.
