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Embroidery Stabiliser Reference Guide

1st Mar 2021

How to Stabiliser
Embroidery Stabiliser Reference Guide

Use this guide to choose the right stabiliser for your next embroidery project!

ProjectStabiliserHoopingNeedleBobbinNeedle Thread
T-ShirtsSoft Mesh Cut-AwayHoop Fabric and stabiliser togetherSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often used
FleeceWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then TopperSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
TowelsTopper Required. Tear-Away on backHoop backing stabiliser first, then pin Topper, towel and backing togetherSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14Fine thread same colour as needle thread or towelPolyester is recommended
Sweater KnitsWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then pin TopperSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Light Weight FabricWater-Soluble, Tear-Away or Organza FabricHoop Fabric and stabiliser togetherSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often used
Heavy Weight FabricsMedium to Heavy weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop up fabric and stabiliser SINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
DenimMedium to heavy weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop up fabric and stabiliserSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or rayon
Napped FabricsMedium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop Stabiliser and secure fabric on topSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester
Vinyl & LeatherCut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop stabiliser and secure fabric on topSINGER Chromium #2000, smallest size acceptable for fabricBobbinfillPolyester or Rayon