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May 31, 2022 - 09:59 AM
Hmmm. That's double jeopardy, for sure. Hand embroidery is delicate, so using a tear-away against hand embroidery is not a good choice.
You could use one of our lightest water solubles, like Solvy, and trace the design onto the lightweight stabilizer. You could tape the stabilizer in place to trace the pattern onto it, but I would recommend using Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive to do the tracing, and then also to adhere the stabilizer to the wool. KK 2000 is temporary, but if you store the project in between stitching in an air-tight ziplock bag (with all the air squeezed out), it will last much longer. And once you start getting your pieces stitched in place, that will also hold the stabilizer in place.
When complete you can support the stitches with your fingers, and just pull the Solvy away. OR...you can use a damp Q-Tip to release the Solvy from the stitching.
Be sure you buy the lightest weight Solvy (linked above) and not one of the other versions.
We also have a printable stabilizer, but it does need to be rinsed away. And is used with wool a lot. Something to think about for the future:
Stick 'n Stitch.
You could use one of our lightest water solubles, like Solvy, and trace the design onto the lightweight stabilizer. You could tape the stabilizer in place to trace the pattern onto it, but I would recommend using Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive to do the tracing, and then also to adhere the stabilizer to the wool. KK 2000 is temporary, but if you store the project in between stitching in an air-tight ziplock bag (with all the air squeezed out), it will last much longer. And once you start getting your pieces stitched in place, that will also hold the stabilizer in place.
When complete you can support the stitches with your fingers, and just pull the Solvy away. OR...you can use a damp Q-Tip to release the Solvy from the stitching.
Be sure you buy the lightest weight Solvy (linked above) and not one of the other versions.
We also have a printable stabilizer, but it does need to be rinsed away. And is used with wool a lot. Something to think about for the future:
Stick 'n Stitch.
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