Using the WRONG stabilizer can RUIN your embroidery...
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Are you ready to learn how you can make your embroidery look even better? As part of our new Embroidery 101 series, this episode of Embroidery Hub will explain the basics of stabilizers, from what fabrics need stabilizer, to all the different types of stabilizers you can use to make sure your designs always come out looking their best.
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Stabilizer, or backing, is used to prevent your fabric from puckering or moving while you embroider. This added support is mostly needed in thin or stretchy fabrics, as they are flimsy and tend to move a lot when embroidering. A good rule of thumb when trying to pick the right stabilizer for your garment is that the thinner the fabric, the thicker your stabilizer should be. If your fabric is already thick, you should use a thinner stabilizer.
The first type of stabilizer we discuss is cut-away stabilizer, which is the thickest and most stable type of backing available. Cut-away stabilizer needs to be cut away after you finish embroidering to give it a cleaner finish. This stabilizer is best used with materials that stretch (such as knits), loosely woven fabrics, fabrics with no structure like dad caps and fabrics that will be worn and washed frequently to make sure the design does not lose its shape over time.
The second type of stabilizer is tear away. Tear-away stabilizer is used for light support on thicker, firmly woven, natural-fiber fabrics that don’t stretch, such as terry cloth, robes, blankets, leather, etc. Tear-away is also used when you don’t want the backing to show on the back of your design.
Both cut-away and tear-away stabilizers come in different varieties. Not only do they come in different thicknesses, but they also come with adhesive backings, as a no-show ploy mesh and in different colors. These variations serve different purposes. For example, cut-away with an adhesive backing can provide more stability for exceptionally stretchy or slippery materials by adding even more stability and security to a garment. Poly-mesh or no-show stabilizers are lightweight and soft, but still stong enough to add stability to light fabrics and have the added bonus of not showing through sheerer fabrics.
The next type of stabilizer is called a topping. Toppings are dissolvable stabilizers that provide temporary support on delicate, mesh-like and difficult-to-mark fabrics like pique, fleece, terry cloth or corduroy. They can be torn away, or dissolved with heat or water, which is why toppings are often called “wash-away” stabilizers. This stabilizer prevents your stitches from sinking into fabrics and helps your designs stand out even on extremely textured fabrics, which is why toppings are often used when embroidering towels.
Lastly, we have specialty stabilizers. Specialty stabilizers, like poly-mesh, are used for very specific projects. For example, fusible stabilizers are used to provide support for very stretchy materials by fusing to the material with heat, giving it premiant support. Fusible backings can also be used to cover up embroidery stitches to keep them from irritating the skin, which is why they are often used in baby onesies. There is also fusible stabilizer that is water-activated and will firmly adhere to fabric once it is wet to provide a firm hold and extra support.
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Yes! Back to the basics! Love this!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Thanks, Willy! This was super helpful.
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
Thanks alot told me exactly what I wanted to hear
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
What a great and informative video!
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great Helpful Info for the beginner
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
🙏 Thanks for posting this video....
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment!
Great info. What stabilizer is best for acrylic beanies?
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. If you haven't already, I highly suggest joining our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. this group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you!
Hi! Thanks for your video. I am new in embroidery and I would like to know which stabilizer do you recommend for hoodies. Specifically, hoodies like Gildan 18500
@ricomatv
7 ай бұрын
Hi Jesus! We recommend using a lighter cutaway (2 oz)
@JesusMartinez-kq8ze
7 ай бұрын
@@ricomatv thanks for your time!!!
Hello, how much is the price of your sublimation printer and where I can find it? ☺️
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
hi there you can see all our products at ricoma.com
Is there some type of way of washing a hoodie with embroidery on it , I washed mine and it sort of shrunk
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're reading the wash tag on your garments! Not all blanks are created equal.
Can the EM1010 embroider on Richardson hats?
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it can! Make sure to subscribe to our channel for all our tips and tricks on how to embroider on these kinds of caps.
Hello!) I live in Russia and this message is written with the help of an online translator, so forgive me if there will be mistakes) I am engaged in embroidery recently. A year ago I bought a 15 needle embroidery machine. I try to deal with everything myself and generally everything works out. Recently sent 10 T-shirts, 100% cotton, for embroidery. I drew the design and made embroidery on 9 T-shirts, but the tenth.....vsya torn. The fabric of the T-shirt, to the touch, very dry and around the perimeter of the embroidery, in some places, began to tear. I embroidered with a solid adhesive fleece 62g + tear-off stabiliser 80g (80% cotton 30elastane). Then I tried sewing, point fleece 40gr in two layers - perpendicular. No help(* If you have experience in solving similar problems, please advise me).
@ricomatv
6 ай бұрын
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery & Printing Business Help. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroideryprintingbusinesshelp
@embroidery_Tomsk
5 ай бұрын
@@ricomatv Why do I need your Facebook? One person asks another person a question. Answer it or post that you don't know how to solve it. It's not complicated.
My embroidery comes out great but after it gets washed it has puckering. Is this because of incorrect backing? I used tear away on a cotton Tshirt to avoid irritation to the skin.
@ricomatv
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there, call support for help with this, ricoma.com/us/tech-support
Fucking awesome video
@ricomatv
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate the love!
To me it feels like you talked alot without saying much. As a newby at embroidery, I am as confused as I was before and have gained nothing from this video. I have no idea why you would use different densities, or several layers of backing. Or how much of the cutaway remains and what to cut away. Or why you would use fusable in stead of normal cutaway. Why couldn't I use tearaway with stretchy fabrics, etc etc. Nope, this wasnt all that helpful at all.
@ricomatv
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, perhaps this video will help you, it's our Embroidery Beginners Guide -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/eptqvM6GlbrNabw.html