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Embroidery Stabilizers

7 embroidery stabilizers from New brothread, Hbi H.b.i. Products, Sulky and more.

Recommended Embroidery Stabilizers

DGQ

10-Inch

+Wash away type dissolves without leaving residue
+Light weight suits delicate or sheer fabrics
+Three yard length in 10 inch width
−Light weight gives less support on dense designs
No price recorded yet.
Hbi H.b.i. Products

2.5 oz, 10-Inch

+Long 50 yard roll in 10 inch width
+Medium 2.5 oz weight for standard embroidery support
+Cut away type stays in the design after stitching
−Cut away type stays in the finished piece
No price recorded yet.
Hbi H.b.i. Products

1.5 oz, 10-Inch

+Peel and stick backing holds fabric in place
+Roll measures 10 inches wide by 10 yards long
+Light 1.5 oz weight suits lightweight fabrics
−Light weight gives less support on dense designs
No price recorded yet.
Hbi H.b.i. Products

1.8 oz, 10-Inch

+1.8 oz medium weight suits most woven fabrics
+Tear away design removes easily after stitching
+10-inch by 50-yard roll for long projects
−Tear away backing leaves some paper fibers on stitching
No price recorded yet.
Hbi H.b.i. Products

10-Inch

+Clear film keeps stitches from sinking into pile
+Water soluble film dissolves after stitching
+10-inch by 25-yard roll length
−Topping only, so it does not stabilize the fabric backing
No price recorded yet.
New brothread

1.5 oz, 10-Inch

+Water soluble backing and topping in one product
+10-inch by 10-yard roll
+Dissolves away after stitching
−Light 1.5 oz weight may not suit heavy fabrics
No price recorded yet.
Simthread

1.8 oz, 10-Inch

+Tear-away backing that removes by hand without cutting
+Medium weight at 1.8 ounces
+10-inch by 25-yard roll
No price recorded yet.

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