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by leenova54 05 Mar 2011 ( edited Mar 05'11 16:57 )
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and where do you sew? The 4x4 tack down or all over or what? I have never heard of it before today. Please enlighten us.

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by lenamae 05 Mar 2011
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I never heard of it befor either I am kind of skept about new things I have never tried or heard of.Lenamae
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by tilde01 05 Mar 2011
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I think she may have been talking about the sew in stabilizer for clothing. If this is it, it won't work at all for machine embroidery
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by obaachan 05 Mar 2011
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I had no idea what she was talking about and I even asked her what it was! I have not seen that she replied. So I thank you for looking it up! I don't think I will try it as you say it is pricey and I really don't like pricey! LOL .
Jo
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by gferris 05 Mar 2011
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Sew-in stabilizer is usually very firm (a couple I can think of is Peltex or Timtex) and used in projects like fabric bowls - anything that requires some stiffness so that the item can stand on its own, and which remains in the project. What I would choose for fleece is a nylon mesh type cutaway, either fusible or secure the fabric with temporary adhesive spray to the stabilizer. Fleece is actually a knit, and you need to keep it from stretching as much as possible - especially if the design is dense. Two layers would probably be best, with a washaway on top, as suggested be another poster.
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by obaachan 05 Mar 2011
THANK YOU ! Would you hoop both or just the stabilizer ?
Thanks
Jo
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by sleepysbabydoll 05 Mar 2011
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I do a lot of embroidery on fleece and I use a medium weight tearaway stabilizer on top and bottom. I use spray adhesive since that tend to make it easier to get off.
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by sleepysbabydoll 05 Mar 2011
I also use tweezers to remove any little tiny bits of leftover stabilizer.