fabric an the so call "sandwich" technique for towels or any fabric in which do not want any stabilizer left but have to clue on how do you really place the stabilizer with the fabric. Thanx

Just hoop it on top of your fabric when done just pull it off and spray the remaning wuith water and you are done

Wow I want add mine U have so many suggestions, I will add I do use wss both top & bottom & at one time or another have tried just about everything listed. U try & do what is best 4 U *4U

I hoop the proper weight stabilizer (tear away or cut away depending on the item to be embroidered) then spray with spray adhesive (usually Sulky KK2000 or 505). Position item, place proper weight Sulky WSS on top, fix hoop on my Husqvarna SE and baste in place. I believe other brand sewing machines have the basting function. Stitch design. I wash all items before embroidering to eliminate sizing, etc., and after embroidering to eliminate stabilizer (WSS). Of course, tear tear away or trim cut away and WSS after embroidering and before washing. I do not sell but use only for personal use or gifts and have done it this way for years with NO PROBLEMS. Everything looks as good after a year of regular use as when new. I sometimes hoop vilene for an occasional item. I almost never hoop the item, just the stabilizer, spray, then garment, WSS on everything, then baste. Basting is the key. Baste stabilizer as tightly as possible. I have rheumatoid arthritis and hooping is very difficult for me. This has been very successful for me. I get my new Diamond in a few days.

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

Thanks

First, I iron and starch the towel with the pile going in its preferred direction. (both front and back)I put down Tear-A-way stabilizer, then use 505 spray and fix to attach the towel, Then I put down OESD AquaFilm Wash-Away topping. I then hoop the entire group. The topping can be removed with tweezers and pulls off nicely without disturbing your design. The small bits that are left of the topping can be used in other projects. I know that's probably overkill, but I sell mine and have never had 1 returned due to problems. I also notice that there are others left in the boutiques that don't look nearly as nice as mine. This is the way I was taught by the people who sold me my machine. Also, if this towel (usually a hand towel) is for "looks" only, I use cut away to keep the design nice and flat. I don't send out pre-washed towels, so there can be no "close" clipping or cutting. To answer the other part of your question: How do you attach WSS: If you are going to "float" it on top of your material, just take residue from a drop of water on your finger and touch a corner and press down onto the material and it will stick until you pull it loose.;)

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

THansk a lot, very helpful info Jrob. *

adelmarie, as you can see - it is the preferance of the person doing the embroidery - I use the two layers of the WSS for topping in the bottom and I pin the toweling and the two top layers to that - it works for me. *4U

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

Thanks for the tip Shirlene.*

I normally hoop the towel(unless it's a very thick one, then I hoop WWS and place the towel on top, fastened with a number of pins). on top of the towel I float WSS.

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

Thanks you. *

I use WSS in the hoop, then i place the towelling on top of this and a layer of WSS on top of the towelling, then using pins, I secure the towelling & top WSS onto the already hooped WSS.
Then i stitch a row of basting stitches around the inside perimeter of the hoop. Remove the pins. Load and stitch the design, then rinse out the WSS. The design will at first appear stiff but will soften with washing, also best to use Polyester thread. Hope this helps. hugs n roses, M

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by meganne 31 Jul 2008

I should add that i only use the 'fabric' type WSS, not the plastic film. I found the plstic film type broke away and formed big clumps on the needle causing my thread to shred. hnr M

by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

Thanks for sharing your technique, I am definitely giving this one a try. *

I hoop the WSS. The spray glue will dissolve the WSS. When doing towels, I use disposable plastic laundry bags - they just wash away. *4U

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

That what i tought that If you use glue It will disolve the WWS, thanks a lot that was my main concern.

I hoop the WSS. The spray glue will dissolve the WSS. *4U

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by adelmarie 31 Jul 2008

*2U, thanks

I hoop it top and bottom of the towel to stop the stitches from disappearing into towel

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by adelmarie 30 Jul 2008

Thank you Reels*

You can hoop it.

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by adelmarie 30 Jul 2008

Thanx!

I use the Vielene top and bottom. It is easer tham some of the stuff made especially for the top. They both melt away, just trim as close to your design as you can. Works great.

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by adelmarie 30 Jul 2008

Thank you. Do you use any kind of glue spray for the bottom or just lay the fabric on top?

I float on top when I am doing Towels to keep the stitches from sinking. A flower for you

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by adelmarie 30 Jul 2008

Thanks