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Diagonal
No Show Nylon Mesh
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SOFT, DRAPABLE
& ALMOST INVISIBLE!

HOLDS
MORE STITCHES!
No
Show "Diagonal" mesh is a nylon mesh stabilizer
with a diagonal embossing pattern. It is more multi-directionally
stable than previous versions. Therefore it will hold more
stitches per single layer than the regular perpendicular
patterned mesh leading to better and tighter registration
or definition per single layer. If you add a mid weight
tearaway as a sandwich it can hold an even higher stitch
count!

It
is perfect for left chest logos, pique knits, T Shirts,
infant items and micro fiber apparel.
Also
available in a FUSIBLE version!
By
fusing the stabilizer to the back of the garment, the fabric
will not move or stretch leading to better registration.
The stabilizer is temporarily attached to the entire area
where the embroidery will be stitched eliminates the use
of messy spray adhesives which only "spot" tack
and allow shifting of the fabric and are quite messy leaving
residue on needles hoops and machine parts
We use a low melt fusible - 260 F so as not to scorch or
shrink your fabric.
When you are finished with your embroidery, re-fuse the
edges- peel back and trim around your design.
One layer should support 10-12,000 stitches of a moderately
dense design.
If you sandwich a tearaway behind it, it should hold a lot
more!
Use the fusible version to cover up scratchy stitches on
the back of the embroidery.
"With
the other brands of "no-show" mesh, I often felt
the need to double the layers -- using one diagonally, and
the other horizontally. I am thinking that the new diagonal
no show will probably alleviate the need for the second
layer (example -- t shirts, polos, etc.), as the diagonal
is incorporated into the one layer. I have always loved
using "no-show" mesh products, and expect that
this one will be especially good for many applications."
Linda
Linda's Sew 'n So
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Wash
Away
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Wash-Away
Dissolvable Stabilizer
- Soft
& Sheer
- Stronger
Then Films
- Completely
Dissolvable
- No
Fiber Residue
- Great
For Free Lace, Emblems, Napkins etc...
- Perfect
for fleece blankets
Directions:
Please test thoroughly prior to beginning any project.
- Before
handling Wash-Away, be sure that hands and work area
are completely dry.
- Cut piece
larger then hoop. Hoop Wash-Away with or without article
depending on application.
- If spray
adhesive* is needed, apply light coverage only where
needed. *Note: This may cause difficulty in the removal
of Wash-Away if used too liberally.
- Embroider
/ Sew article.
- Too dissolve,
submerge article in liberal amounts of warm water and
apply a slight agitation, or run through a delicate
wash cycle. Due to hard water conditions, it may be
necessary to repeat this step
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Cloud Cover Stitch
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Fuse
Cloud Cover Stitch over the back of a finished design to
cover scratchy stitches on the backside of
embroidery designs.
It is soft and sheer - ideal for baby garments, golf shirts,or
tees. Anywhere to avoid a scratchy irritant to the skin!
Please note:
Cloud Cover Stitch is not a stabilizer.
Cloud Cover has
a very unique multi directional stretch. It bonds at a moderate
temperature with your fabric but will in no way adversely
affect the bulk or drapability of your garment.
It is also used
on silks and satins in order to arrest any unraveling or
shredding while sewing.

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Tearaway
- Washaway (eco friendly)
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These
1.5, 2 oz and 2.5 oz tearaway washaway stabilizers
are ideal for open type embroidery designs on light
cottons and linen. They are composed of half water
soluble and half non water soluble fibers. They are
easily torn away without distortion when the embroidery
is finished and the rest is washed away after an initial
wash. However, under the stitches, the threads and
stitches are entangled with the non water soluble
fibers keeping the embroidery registration tight and
looking good. The remaining fibers of the stabilizer
around the design will wash out in the laundry.
They are
all biodegradable.
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Thermal
Stick
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Turn
your embroideries into appliqués or patches with
this unique, pressure-sensitive, fusible stabilizer. Once
heat is applied, Thermal Stick creates a permanent bond
with almost any fabric.
Thermal Sticks specially formulated pressure-sensitive
adhesive keeps the stabilizer firmly in place while embroidering,
but at the same time makes it easy to reposition multiple
pieces as necessary. It also wont gum up your needles
causing thread breaks, needle breaks, or damage to garments.
It is machine washable and dry-cleanable.
To turn a design into a patch or appliqué:
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Trace
the outline of the trimmed design on the back of the
release sheet. *Remember that you need to trace or draw
the reverse of the image.
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Cut
out the shape along the outline.
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Using
a medium temperature iron, fuse the shiny side (not
the release paper) to the backside of the embroidery.
The iron should not be set on steam, and you will need
to use between 3 and 6 seconds of dwell time for a good
bond.
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Once it has cooled, peel the release paper from the
back of the embroidery design exposing the sticky side.
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Position
the embroidery on the garment and press into place.
Using a press cloth to protect your embroidery, press
from the appliqué side and underneath the fabric/garment
for a secure bond. Finish by stitching around the embroidery
with a satin or straight stitch.
How
To Make Appliqué Using Thermal Stick
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Trace
the design to be appliquéd onto the protective
paper sheet of Thermal Stick.
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Trim
around the image leaving at least ¼-inch border
around the outside.
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Fuse
Thermal Stick to the wrong side of the decorative fabric
using a medium to high temperature setting on your iron.
Fuse for 3 to 6 seconds without using steam. The fusible
side of Thermal Stick is the soft, shiny side. Hold
the iron in place for at least 3 seconds and then flip
the piece over and press again on the fabric side.
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Once cooled, cut out the appliqué design along
your trace lines.
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Peel
back the protective sheet to expose the sticky surface.
Let the appliqué cool before removing the paper.
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Position the appliqué piece on the garment and
press into place. Press on the appliqué side
and the fabric side for maximum bonding. Finish by stitching
around the appliqué with a satin or decorative
stitch or any running stitch.
Tip:
Pre-washing your materials prior to using them for appliqué
can allow for a more secure bond.
Test all materials and procedures thoroughly before applying
to a finished garment.
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Fuse
& Tear
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Fuse
& Tear is a fusible tear away stabilizer that has a
low melt fusible coating.
It
was developed for embroidery on light weight woven fabrics,
shirt weight fabrics, linens etc to eliminate any movement
or slippage when they are hooped or while you are embroidering
which will adversely affect your registration. This fusible
tearaway eliminates the need for messy spray adhesives which
leave a residue on the needle, hoops and fabrics.
The
low melt 260 F fusible was made to prevent scorching or
shrinking your fabric. The fusible bond will keep your fabric
from any movement or slippage. This product offers a clean
& easy tear from your design.
- Use
for dense designs on lightweight woven fabrics such as
linens &, shirt weight fabrics.
- Eliminates
any shift or movement of the fabric while embroidering
- Will
support about a 6,000 stitch count of a moderately dense
well digitized design.
- Tears
away very cleanly.
- It
eliminates any need for messy or toxic spray adhesives!
Directions:
- Fuse
one layer of Fuse & Tear to the back of the fabric
to be embroidered. Be sure to use a piece a bit larger
than the hoop to insure proper hooping tension *Important
- Use a low to medium temp (260° silk) setting on
your iron. We recommend using a press cloth underneath
your iron
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Hoop the garment and stabilizer. Try to achieve or approach
a "tambourine skin" type tension in your hoop.
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Embroider your design - If the design is dense or more
than the suggested number of stitches float another layer
of tearaway under the hoop and the first tearaway layer
for extra support.
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Once the design is complete tearaway the excess stabilizer
from around your embroidery.
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