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I tore the most of it off then soaked it in very hot water. Then washed as normal. I used the clear topping also.

that clear stuff you referred to comes in many varieties. Some of it is meant to be a wash away and others are a melt away (heat). I find the melt away product do not work well with fleece. Other products are tear away meant to remain on the finished item.
My personal preference is Baby Lock Hydro Melt.

last time I did some embr. on polar, I used a piece of 'poplin' fabric in the hoop under my fleece and nothing on the top. It does need to be a cut-away that is soft against the skin [if on a garment of course] Make sure you put the fabric in the hoop with the length-wise grain running in a vertical way.

I use tear-away on the back of fleece that is not clothing (throws and that sort)with wss on top. Have never had any problems with wss not dissolving.

Interesting never had a problem before with tear away at the bottom and wss on top.

I have been frustrated with finding something that can be embroidered and then NOT washed to remove the stabilizer, since I like that new look when it is for sale or as a gift, etc. I found that using the plain white tissue paper (like wrapping gifts) works well for me as a topper. Then I just tear off the remnants. If you do that, be sure to test to make sure that it will work with your particular design. I cannot fork out the money for the heat sensitive stabilizer, and the wash away, well, has to be washed. Good luck. I hope you find something that will work for YOU!!

I just finished a baby blanket with fleece I just put a piece of cut away in the hoop and place the fleece on top. You don't need any stablizer on top.
I never have a problem.

I have embroidered endless fleece tops for my twin GC and never had a problem. I hoop tearaway and then use spray adhesive to stick the garment to the tearaway. I do use WSS on the top and also pick off the remaining little pieces with tweezers. If the design is very dense I also 'float' another piece of tearaway underneath. Sarah.

There are different thickness of the clear stuff - I use REGULAR "solvy" as my topper (because I can get it with a coupon or sale at Joanns so it is a good value). Solvy makes super, ultra, etc. too and those would be much more difficult to get out easily. With the regular I just squirt it with a water bottle and blot it dry with a towel and it is gone without a problem.

Hi I agree with vickiannette - nothing on top - It is not necessary!

I always use Solvy on top. You will find that the design comes out much nicer than if you don't use it. I usually run it under tap water in the sink and just wring out the water after design is done. The whole project need not get wet. I love working with fleece-it is one of my favorite fabrics.

Haven't had a problem using tear-a-way on the bottom and wss on top. If it's a really dense design, you may not need the wss on top. If you're doing initials or something more open, I would use wss on the top. Can't wait to see your finished project.

If you can find it try the perforated tearaway on the bottom it is wonderful. Tears away and it leaves the back soft and pliable. I use the clear stuff on top and have had no problem. I use the solvy right now because that is all I could find at the present. But when I get low on it I will search the net for a cheaper and better product. Sara

are you sure it was wash out not heat away? they are both clear looking at least mine are, I keep mine seperate for that reason. I use tearaway on the back so it doesn't leave any staabilizer sticking out in the back and wss on top and have never had any problems

I use wash a way on top and tear away on bottom with no problems. I have used the heat away and I have to say I don't like it very much. Cindy B.

I use wss on top. When I have done the designs I use a spray bottle with water and just stray over the design wait a few seconds and tear/pull the wss away. I have never had a problem. Hugs Yvonne