Threads
There are many threads on the market today developed for
different purposes.
All purpose sewing thread
All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester.
This type of thread is used for sewing garments and projects.
Embroidery thread
Embroidery thread is made of various fibers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic.
These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other
decorative stitching.
When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread because it is a fine weight and
will not build up under embroidery.
Note: When using a metallic or a flat film thread for embroidering, you may need to use a needle
with a larger eye and lower the embroidery speed. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the
vertical position.
Transparent thread
Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is single clear synthetic thread.
It is used for quilting and other decorative sewing. Thread the sewing machine with
the spool in the vertical position. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and
wind the bobbin half full.
Stabilizers
Ensure you use the proper stabilizer for your embroidery
technique or fabric type.
Tear-away stabilizers
Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Place underneath fabric for
decorative stitching or hoop with the fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess
stabilizer after stitching.
Iron-on tear-away
Iron-on tear-away is a totally stable stabilizer that has a slick side for ironing on to
fabric. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side
of the fabric before decorative stitching or hooping. Tear away excess stabilizer after
stitching.
Cut-away stabilizer
Cut-away stabilizer does not tear so the excess has to be cut away. It is
recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics, especially for hoop embroidery.
Water soluble stabilizer
Water soluble stabilizer is placed on top of the fabric when embellishing/
embroidering napped and looped fabrics such as terry cloth. When embroidering
cutwork or free standing lace designs, use it underneath the fabric. Place your work
in water to dissolve the excess stabilizer. It is available in different thicknesses.
Disintegrating stabilizer
Disintegrating stabilizer is a stable, loosely woven fabric that is used for techniques
such as cutwork and to crochet off the fabric edge. The stabilizer disappears with
heat.
Sticky stabilizer
Sticky stabilizer is used for hoop embroidery when the fabric is too delicate or too
small to be hooped. Hoop the sticky stabilizer with the paper side up. Remove the
paper and stick the fabric onto the sticky surface. Tear away sticky stabilizer after
stitching.
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