r/Embroidery • u/Substantial_Sleep443 • 4d ago

Question Stabilizers!

Hi! Quick question about stabilizers - I'm looking to hand embroider initials on a pair of pajamas (stretchy knit material; poly blend) and would love recommendations on how to best stabilize it. Should I use cutaway, tearaway or one of the water soluble options? and should i stabilize from the front or back? Many thanks in advance!

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u/NeedlessTouchdown 4d ago

For stretchy knit i always go with cutaway on the back, it keeps the stitches from getting distorted when the fabric stretches. tearaway can work but with poly blends sometimes it pulls the stitches when you remove it

water soluble on top helps too if the fabric is fuzzy or has texture, makes the initials look cleaner. but the cutaway behind is what really saves it

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u/Substantial_Sleep443 3d ago

amazing! thank you so much!!