EMBROIDERY STABILIZERS
Embroidery stabilizers and topping from Stitch in the Ditch are the best available anywhere in the market. Embroidery stabilizer creates the foundation to support the embroidery stitches, preventing distortion caused by puckering, stretching and slippage. Toppings keep the embroidery on top of the fabric, controlling nap, pile and textures to provide crisp, clear embroidery on challenging materials. We carry a wide variety of products - many containing silicone to lubricate needles during the embroidery process.
Cut-away stabilizer
The more elastic the fabric, the more stable the stabilizer must be. A cut-away stabilizer holds the stitches in place and avoids distorting the embroidery. It is very stable and thus guarantees the best stitch quality, even with a high stitch density, such as that used for appliqué.
Tear-away stabilizer
Tear-away stabilizer is ideal for woven fabrics that do not stretch or require such a high level of support. You can also use this stabilizer if you can see the back of the fabric, for instance, for towels, tablecloths, scarves, etc. After the embroidery process, the stabilizer is removed by holding the fabric in place with one hand and carefully tearing away the stabilizer with the other. If multiple layers have been used, remove one layer at a time.
Wash-away stabilizer
Wash-away embroidery stabilizer completely dissolves in water. The advantage is that there is no visible stabilizer residue left behind. A stabilizer that can be washed away is particularly suitable for fabrics such as organza or tulle. This type of stabilizer is also used to embroider freestanding designs (freestanding lace) and does not require any fabric at all.
Tip: first cut away the excess stabilizer, then place the project in a container of lukewarm water so that it doesn’t have to be rinsed out for as long. Then allow to dry. If the fabric is too stiff after drying, repeat the "wash cycle". For freestanding embroidery designs, you want to deliberately maintain the stability.
Wash-away embroidery stabilizers
are also used on any fluffy, pile or textured fabrics (terry cloth, fleece, chunky knits, etc.). They are used on top of the fabric, i.e. as a so-called topping. As a result, the stitches do not sink in, remaining smooth and even on the fabric. The stabilizer is rinsed off under lukewarm water.
Adhesive stabilizer
Adhesive stabilizer is suitable for any item that cannot be hooped. For example, you can embroider bags or items of clothing more easily. Adhesive stabilizer has a paper side and is hooped without fabric. The paper side is then carefully scored and the paper is pulled off. The fabric is now placed onto the adhesive surface and pressed into place. After embroidering, the excess stabilizer is torn off, cut away or even washed off, depending on the type.
The disadvantage of adhesive stabilizer is the adhesive residue deposited on the needle and therefore in the hook area.
In addition, the best embroidery results are achieved by hooping the fabric with the embroidery stabilizer.
Iron-on embroidery stabilizer
As the name suggests, this stabilizer is ironed directly onto the fabric. By ironing onto the fabric, it is secured in place and can be embroidered without slipping, for example with appliqués. Since this stabilizer contains only a light layer of adhesive, it can be easily removed after embroidering.
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