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Jun 18, 2021 - 05:00 PM
Generally speaking we recommend a cut-away stabilizer like Soft 'n Sheer or Cut-Away Plus for knits. Although another option is to hoop Sulky Sticky+ with the release sheet up, and score the release sheet with a pin, peel it off, and gently press your fabric to the Sticky+ without distorting it. Prevents hoop marks. Depending on the stability of the knit, you may need additional stabilization under the hoop. You can spray Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Adhesive Spray onto Sulky Tear-Easy Adhesive and add as many layers as needed under the Sticky.
Sulky Soft 'n Sheer can be used in one or two or more layers (very soft, soft enough for a baby's skin), or use Cut-Away Plus for heavier knits like sweatshirts or outdoor wear. Spray each layer with Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive as you smooth the stabilizer onto the fabric.
With a cut-away stabilizer, the stabilizer remains behind the garment and helps to stabilize it through washings. (You know how embroideries tend to "ball up" after washing? A permanent stabilizer helps to prevent that.) This is not a hard and fast rule; since some knit fabrics are more stable than others, I would always do a test on a scrap first. Once you've gained some experience with this, you will know by feeling and looking at the fabric how much stabilization it will need. Always error on the side of too much rather than too little. Bothof these stabilizers remain behind after stitching, and are "cut-away" leaving a small allowance around the design in the inside.
Sulky Soft 'n Sheer can be used in one or two or more layers (very soft, soft enough for a baby's skin), or use Cut-Away Plus for heavier knits like sweatshirts or outdoor wear. Spray each layer with Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive as you smooth the stabilizer onto the fabric.
With a cut-away stabilizer, the stabilizer remains behind the garment and helps to stabilize it through washings. (You know how embroideries tend to "ball up" after washing? A permanent stabilizer helps to prevent that.) This is not a hard and fast rule; since some knit fabrics are more stable than others, I would always do a test on a scrap first. Once you've gained some experience with this, you will know by feeling and looking at the fabric how much stabilization it will need. Always error on the side of too much rather than too little. Bothof these stabilizers remain behind after stitching, and are "cut-away" leaving a small allowance around the design in the inside.
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