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Diagonal No Show Nylon Mesh

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

Wash Away

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.

  1. Before handling Wash-Away, be sure that hands and work area are completely dry.
  2. Cut piece larger then hoop. Hoop Wash-Away with or without article depending on application.
  3. 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.
  4. Embroider / Sew article.
  5. 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

Cloud Cover Stitch

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.

 

Tearaway - Washaway (eco friendly)

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.

Thermal Stick

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 Stick’s 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 won’t 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Cut out the shape along the outline.
  3. 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.
  4. Once it has cooled, peel the release paper from the back of the embroidery design exposing the sticky side.
  5. 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

  1. Trace the design to be appliquéd onto the protective paper sheet of Thermal Stick.
  2. Trim around the image leaving at least ¼-inch border around the outside.
  3. 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.
  4. Once cooled, cut out the appliqué design along your trace lines.
  5. Peel back the protective sheet to expose the sticky surface. Let the appliqué cool before removing the paper.
  6. 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.

Fuse & Tear

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:

  1. 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
  2. . Hoop the garment and stabilizer. Try to achieve or approach a "tambourine skin" type tension in your hoop.
  3. 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.
  4. Once the design is complete tearaway the excess stabilizer from around your embroidery.


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