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Feb 14, 2023 - 10:50 AM
I would not use a sticky tear-away like Sticky+. I would use Soft 'n Sheer. (Ultra Solvy was used for computerized embroidery to avoid hooping the sweater). See the pages I've attached from our Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery (#900B-15) which is out of print, but available now on our website as an e-book. The tricot iron-on stabilizer Carol is referring to is Sulky Tender Touch. It does have some stretch, but it is an iron-on and depending on your sweater, that might not be the best choice. I realize these pages are for computerized embroidery, but I thought you'd enjoy seeing the possibilities. I think adhering the Soft 'n Sheer to the sweater with Sulky KK 2000 and then hoop it without stretching the sweater (tricky, I know, but the stabilizer adhered will help prevent that). You could get hoop burn, but it's a risk you take when hand embroidering if that's your preferred mode. If you're going to do several hoopings, you should respray the stabilizer with KK each time you rehoop to prevent stretching the sweater.
We do have a product called Sulky Stick 'n Stitch which you can print on to transfer the crewel pattern to the stabilizer. This would be used on top of the sweater, and would rinse away with lukewarm water when your project is complete (assuming your sweater will tolerate lukewarm running water). This stabilizer might negate the need for a hoop.
If you'd like to discuss this further, contact me at 800-874-4115, Ext. 173 or email me at info@sulky.com.
We do have a product called Sulky Stick 'n Stitch which you can print on to transfer the crewel pattern to the stabilizer. This would be used on top of the sweater, and would rinse away with lukewarm water when your project is complete (assuming your sweater will tolerate lukewarm running water). This stabilizer might negate the need for a hoop.
If you'd like to discuss this further, contact me at 800-874-4115, Ext. 173 or email me at info@sulky.com.
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