What do you use as a topper (stabilizer) when you embroider towels? I have tried a couple of things and today the paper top I used failed -- again. I like the clear water soluble Solvy but I was told the water soluble paper was better, so I switched. What do you Cuties think? Do you use something that works better than either of these?

I use solvy - works well for me.

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

Thanks. It always worked for me. But someone who has done this longer than I have said paper was the way to go.

I also use Dry Cover Up, it's fantastic!

Jerrilyn gave some great advice for preparing towels to embroider, she uses spray starch and irons the fibres flat, it sure does make them easier to embroider and washes out in the first laundering.
Along with only hooping the stabiliser and basting the towel to that, these all make embroidering towels a pleasure rather than a chore.
hugs n roses, Meg
PS, I ought my DCU directly from Hoopitall.

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

I loved Jerrily's advice! The ironing makes the towels so much easier!
My problem is with the paper ripping and then getting in the way of the design, the stitches, or the machine foot.
Does the Dry Cover Up tear during the stitchout? Thanks

The best thing I have ever used is dry cover up. You won't ever have any towel fibers coming through if you use it. One place you can buy it is from Design By Dawn. Here is the link:

http://www.designbydawn.com/Cover...

Marcelle

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

Thanks for the link and the info. Does it work on multi-colored projects too?

I prefer to use the iron away topping that I get from my dealer called Clear and Melt. You only have to touch it with a warm iron and it goes away! I think there are other brands on the internet. Hugs. Nan W

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

Does the iron away damage or stick to the iron? Thanks

Use the WSS. It works well for you. We all have our preferences when it comes to machine brands, threads and stabilizers. But I say, use what works best for you.

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by rescuer edited 31 Jan 2013

I really want to go back to it because at least it wouldn't rip like the paper does. The paper holds the jump stitches up, when it tears, so the machine foot gets caught...ruining the design.
Thank you.

I used the WSS on all the towels I made for Christmas presents. I didn't have any problems with it.

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

I used to use WSS all the time too until someone said the paper was better. Thanks

Have only used the WSS topper. If the design is dense I've put two pieces on the top. There is also a netting that some use to keep the nap under the stitches which I want to try out sometime if I can find a matching color for the towel. I would use the paper WSS as a bottom stabilizer and do know you can put it in the printer.

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by rescuer 31 Jan 2013

I love the different ways it can be used. Thanks