Quality Embroidery Stabilizer

FACT 1: You Need Stabilizer
Stabilizer does just exactly what the name says it does, it stabilizes the fabric. The hoop holds the fabric so that it goes to the proper location, and the stabilizer keeps the fabric from moving, puckering or stretching while sewing.

FACT 2: As a Standard Rule
When the fabric you are going to embroider on has stretch to it, such as a knit, use cut away. When the fabric is fairly stable, such as a woven fabric, use tear away. If you don't want any stabilizer left in the garment or embroidery motif, use wash away. OESD's adhesive-backed stabilizers are available for use with hard to hoop items and specialty items that cannot be hooped.

FACT 3: How to Use Stabilizer
Hoop the stabilizer with the fabric wherever possible. If you adhere the stabilizer to the fabric with OESD's HRFive Temporary Spray Adhesive made especially for embroidery, it will be easier to secure the pieces in into the hoop. Make sure the fabric and stabilizer are smooth, but not stretched in the hoop and then tighten the screw.

FACT 4: The Stabilizer for You
OESD stabilizers do not stretch in any direction, ensuring good quality embroidery, even on knits. You'll notice that high quality and consistency of OESD stabilizers, as well as their versatility for a variety of projects. Let OESD stabilizers be the foundation on which you build good embroidery.

Note from Serena: OESD stabilizers are excellent for stitching embroidery designs. They stabilize and hold the stitches for the embroidery very well.

Article courtesy of www.embroideryonline.com