117Important Embroidery Information
Choosing an Embroidery Motif
• simple motifs with a low stitch count are
suitable for embroidery on fine fabric
• large-scale, densely embroidered motifs
(e.g. with multiple color and embroidery
direction changes) are suitable for medium-
and heavyweight fabrics
Embroidery Test
• always stitch an embroidery test on a
sample fabric. Adjust color, thread quality,
needle, stitch density, tension, etc. to suit
the motif if necessary
• for the test use the same fabric and
stabilizer that you will use on the project
Scaling/Sizing Motifs
• motifs can be scaled/sized on the
embroidery computer or with the artista
software on the PC
• to get good results, the motifs should be
scaled within the limits of 75% to 150%
Important Embroidery Information
Water Soluble Stabilizer for Fabric With a
Pile and Lace Embroidery
• water soluble stabilizer looks like plastic
wrap
• dissolve stabilizer in warm water when
embroidery is complete
• water soluble stabilizers are ideal protection
for fabrics with a thick or looped pile such
as toweling
• place on top of toweling and high nap
fabrics backed by appropriate stabilizer for
fabric and motif. This also prevents the
threads from sinking into the fabric and
prevents fabric from showing between
embroidery stitches
• use spray adhesive to fix stabilizer if
necessary
• for fabric with a pile, reinforce with
additional, suitable stabilizer on the wrong
side if necessary
• for lace embroidery place one or two layers
of water soluble stabilizer in hoop (as the
motif is not embroidered on any fabric,
only the thread embroidered motif is left)
• after dissolving lay the motif down flat and
let dry
• water soluble stabilizer can also be
removed by gently tearing it away when
used as a topping on non-washable fabrics
like velvet
Application:
• ideal for toweling, velvet, bouclé knits, etc.
• ideal for fine, sheer fabrics such as
organdy, batiste, etc.
•recommended for use as a stabilizer with
low stitch count motifs
• use heavier water soluble stabilizer to stitch
lace motifs
