
Use this guide to choose the right stabiliser for your next embroidery project!
Project | Stabiliser | Hooping | Needle | Bobbin | Needle Thread |
T-Shirts | Soft Mesh Cut-Away | Hoop Fabric and stabiliser together | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11 | Bobbinfill | Rayon is most often used |
Fleece | Whisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-Way | Hoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then Topper | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
Towels | Topper Required. Tear-Away on back | Hoop backing stabiliser first, then pin Topper, towel and backing together | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Fine thread same colour as needle thread or towel | Polyester is recommended |
Sweater Knits | Whisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-Way | Hoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then pin Topper | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
Light Weight Fabric | Water-Soluble, Tear-Away or Organza Fabric | Hoop Fabric and stabiliser together | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11 | Bobbinfill | Rayon is most often used |
Heavy Weight Fabrics | Medium to Heavy weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away | Hoop up fabric and stabiliser | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
Denim | Medium to heavy weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away | Hoop up fabric and stabiliser | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or rayon |
Napped Fabrics | Medium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self Adhesive Tear-Away | Hoop Stabiliser and secure fabric on top | SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester |
Vinyl & Leather | Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away | Hoop stabiliser and secure fabric on top | SINGER Chromium #2000, smallest size acceptable for fabric | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |