For the most part the best option is to hoop you fabric. By hooping your fabric you are ensuring that the fabric is secure and stable for your various embroidery projects. Of course there are exceptions to this piece of advice, a few fabrics that are better suited for not being hooped includes:
- Velvet
- Satin Faced Silk
- Thick Piled Terrycloth
- Corduroy
- Velour
- Expensive Silks
- Fine Linens
It is a good idea to test a fabric for hoop-ability by testing a small corner of delicate fabrics before you hoop your project.
What is Wash-Away Stabilizer Used for? Read below to find out:
Wash-Away Stabilizer needs to be washed out of the embroidery project after it is complete. This method of stabilizing is effective for a large variety of projects including working with a delicate or sheer fabric as well as projects such as:
- Making Lace with Fabrics
- Off the Edge Sewing
- Freestanding Lace
- Transparent Fabrics
- Delicate Fabrics
- Free Motion Stitching
- Thread Painting
- Badges
- Patches
- Cutwork
- Applique
- Heirloom
- Towels
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