Does any body know how to do it? Thanks.

hmm, this is good one - could save a fortune on WS, but I don't think disposable clear bags are here yet in UK. Would use ontop to stop stitches sinking into the pile of the towel though and tear away under the towel. Jo

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

thanks***

I use water-soluble laundry bags, which I cut up to the size I need, when I am embroidering towels. I buy them from one of the girls at our embroidery club, but, looking at the answer given by liz26, they are obviously available in other places. They are clear plastic and dissolve easily with water. Hope that helps you. *4U

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

Thanks *****

I've never tried this, but yesterday I was at Joann's aand picked up Solvy WSS topper for 1.15/yard.... so, I think I'll stick to this method (besides, at 1.15/yard, that's VERY affordable). :-)

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

I will try that, it is a good price...thanks and ****

I have never tried this but if it works it would save on the amount of stablizer I go through. I would think it would have to go on the top because if you put it on the bottom it would get caught in your feed dogs and then you would have a costly mess. Will keep watching for an answer.

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

Thanks, *****

I suppose you could but why would you want to? I think I'll stick with my WWS, Cutaway or Tearaway. I have used dryer sheets (used) on filled designs with no problems. My dealer said that there wasn't a problem with them and wouldn't void my warranty. I only use them when doing bath or hand towels. I'm going to keep checking back on this one.

At the nursing home I'm at the laundry dpt. uses bags that are water-soluble. Is that what you are talking about?

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

I think that is what they are talking about, where can we buy this bag?Thanks and ***

well, the local distributor told me i can use thin plastic as the stabiliser on the top of the towel to ensure that the threads wont sink into the towel. The plastic will help to press the towel and ensure nice stitching. However, do note that this means the stitches will cover the plastic inside. So if u want to do stuffs for baby/kids etc, i dont really like this idea. I will use water soluable instead.

I don't know about this. maybe some one has tried it. Just thinking about it makes me think it would gum up the needles.

Hey, it would be nice, but I would be afraid it would clog the maching.

I have not, but... a few years back they were recommending the use of Press'n Seal (which was a plastic wrap), made by Glad, for embroidery on towels. The purpose of it was to put a layer of it on the top of the towel, to keep the loops down. I imagine that that would be the purpose of using the plastic grocery bags. But, if you want a good tutorial go to the link below. If you would rather watch the tutorial (video), they have a tab at the top, and it takes you to all their videos, or you could just click on "Towel Talk Video" on the the top right. I hope this helps. Have a nice day! * 4 U all!

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by mariahail 19 Aug 2008

Thanks, I will do that, they always have good tutorials.***

wow never heard of that, waiting for an answer.

Ok like the prospect of this so when you get your answer so will I sorry for not knowing but thanks for the question.

waiting also for the answer because hey if it can be done wow are we talikng about the plastic bags we get from grocery stores

hmmmm disposable bags. I had to stick my nose in this not because I have an answer but so I can check back later for the info ;) and I did manage to bump you to the top where I know someone must have the answer! *