will some one please tell me what stabilizer to use for fsl

I was using 2 layers of Ultra Solvy. That was too much, so now I use 1 layer of Ultra Solvu and 1 layer of regular solvy. works great in Denver - low humidity.

I like badgemaster or vilene. Both are excellent products. I have found the best prices at allstitch.com.

Marcelle
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I use Vilene. I ordered mine from worldweidner.com through Amazon.com. It was the least expensive place I could find. Be sure to keep it in a plastic zipper bag (the giant 2.5 gallon bags work great). I've had 100% great results when using a well digitized design!! I hope you try it and love it!

thanks a million long live cuties you'll are the best

I love vilene...there is a tutorial on emblibrary.com where you can learn what kind of wss to choose, and they give you the links to buy the vilene too...********

I found that the plastic looking kind stretched out when the humidity was high and would break away from the stitching when the humidity was very low or the stabilizer was rather old. Just something to be aware of depending on your locale.

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by sewmom 19 Aug 2011

I keep my open rolls in zip-lock bags so they last longer. I haven't had problems here (Northern California) with breaking.

by justonlyme 19 Aug 2011

I live in a very humid environment (rain forest) so cannot use the clear stuff. It turns all crunchy after it sticks to the table and everything else. As is, I have to wait till I'm ready to stitch to take my Vilene out of the plastic bag.

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You need a water-soluble stabilizer that looks like fabric, not one that looks like plastic wrap. There are lots of brand names, depending on where you live and where you're shopping. "Vilene" is one popular one. Don't get the water-soluble that leaves fibers behind, that will muck up your lace. That's used for projects where you want no obvious stabilizer on the back, perhaps like a hand towel. Good luck, Marji

You need water soluable stabilizer (WSS). There are different types. Some look like plastic wrap and some look like fabric. You may need more than 1 layer depending on how thick the stabilizer you buy is. After you stitch you soak it in water and it dissolves leaving only the lace stitching.

I've used Sulky Solvy with good results.

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by marjialexa 19 Aug 2011

Better answer than mine, hee hee hee. M

by marjialexa 19 Aug 2011

Better answer than mine, hee hee hee. M