I'm embroidering the back of t-shirts for my husband and son, but they complain that they irritate them. I use cut away stabelizer, any other suggestions, hints or tips?

Got some great tips here. I am so new to this that I have only done holiday dish towels for friends and family. I did one knit top and tore a hole in it when part of it ended up tangled with the bobbin. I am planning some things and so afraid I am going to ruin them.

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by mhowland 21 Jul 2010

Don't let those mess ups stop you. Keep trying. I've been doing this for less than a year and I am so determined to learn things that I keep trying until I get them right. The good product is worth the mess ups. Keep chugging.

Some great suggestions here. My men and I thank you. I can't wait to give them a try. Thank you to all of you. Flowers to all :)

I use Sulky Tender Touch especially on Baby Gifts. I'm sure this would be want you need for your men. Good Luck * Nancy

I bought a roll in a prepack of Tender Touch by Sulky at JoAnn Fabric....the label says A permanent, Iron-on "Cover-a-Stitch" or Stabilizer....I'm hoping this works well, I bought it with a coupon of course....enjoyed reading all the answers, if mine doesn't work I'll try on of the suggestions....Janet

I use a Pellon knit fusible interface - it is really soft and keeps the stitches from scratching. It is like the Sulky Tender Touch or the Floriani Cover Up but by the yard and not really expensive. I have also used "standard" interface like a Pellon 911 (the really thin stuff) but it moves less than the knit stuff.

Hi I use a thin no show mesh in cut away form. You can get it on line. Its really really thin and soft as can be. They use it professionally when doing logos on shirts and it won't show through the front side even on a white shirt. Hope this helps!Suzanne

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by baydreamer 21 Jul 2010

I use this and love the results , in Canada you can buy it at Fabricland. I also use a tearaway wash-way with the no show mesh.

My granddaughters also complain of the stitches scratching. I use the cut-a-way mesh stabilizer with t- shirts and use a iron on knit tricot interfacing cut slightly larger than the design and fuse on the back side using a pressing cloth so iron doesn't touch the interfacing. I saw this method used in some expensive children's clothes and I borrowed their idea . I assume it is similar to the cloud cover and I think it may be cheaper. I find it at Joanne's. Good luck.

Great suggestions! I too like BikerMom use the iron on stabilizer...FIESTA ANYHOW ;D *2U

As I can't get the cloud cover Shirlene mentioned I use the thinnest Vilene I can get, H180 for non-stretch and G785 for knits when I embroider baby or children's clothes. I cut it more or less to shape with rounded corners approximately 1/2 inch larger then the design and apply it after finishing the embroidery. And I do the same when making fringe designs just to make sure nothing becomes undone.

I use sulky tender touch after sewing the design I apply this over the design (it is an iron on) and no more problems..I buy it from JoAnn Fabrics..

Is it the stabilizer or the stitching that bothers them? If it is just the stitching, then I suggest some of that mesh stabilizer. If it is the stabilizer itself, try using maybe the paper solvy, which tears great and washes out. But because it is t-shirt fabric, I do suggest the mesh.

There is a product called cloud cover stitch - that shoppersrule.com sells - I even think it is on sale right now.

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by ksgram1 21 Jul 2010

Thanks so much Shirlene. I needed some of this too. Hugs, Marjorie

by honeychyle 21 Jul 2010

I just went to "Shoppers Rule" and ordered some to put on my grandkids clothes. Thanks Shirlene!

by sarahrose 21 Jul 2010

thank you

place a piece of soft iron on stabizer and leave it on. this will cover the stitches and keep it from itching.........;-)