
Medium Weight Tear-Away Stabilizer - Sticky Self-Adhesive Backing for Hoop-Less Embroidery on Napped Fabrics, 12" x 15 Yds & 12" x 10 Roll
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Our self-adhesive tear-away stabilizer is specially designed for fabrics that are difficult or impossible to hoop, such as napped materials, leather, or small pre-assembled items. It offers strong temporary adhesion that holds fabric securely during embroidery while tearing away cleanly afterward without leaving residue.
🔸 Key Benefits:
- Ideal for hoop-less embroidery on collars, cuffs, caps, towels, socks, and other hard-to-hoop items
- Works perfectly with napped fabrics like fleece, velvet, flannel, and terry cloth
- Medium weight (1.8 oz/50 g) provides optimal support for light to medium density designs
- Leaves no residue or scratches; skin-safe and acid-free material
🔸 Needle Care Tips:
To prevent adhesive buildup on needles, we recommend:
- Reducing stitching speed to below 400 SPM
- Using Organ Anti-Glue needles or similar specialized needles
- Applying needle lubricant (e.g., Sewer Aid) regularly
- Cleaning needles frequently with alcohol
- Following our illustrated application guide (see product images)
🔸 Usage Notes:
- Temperature and humidity may affect adhesion. In cooler conditions, use double-sided tape for extra hold.
- For high-density designs or unstable fabrics, layer with additional stabilizer for better support.
- Double-sided tape can be easily removed afterward with sewing oil.
Perfect for both professional and home embroiderers, Sewtalent Sticky Stabilizer simplifies embroidery on challenging fabrics while ensuring clean, professional results every time.
How to Choose the Right Embroidery Stabilizer
Embroidery stabilizers provide essential support to fabric during stitching, preventing puckering and stretching. They are categorized into several types, each suited for specific fabrics and designs. This guide will help you select the appropriate stabilizer for your embroidery projects.
Type | Weight | Description | Best For | Removal Method |
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Tear Away | Medium (1.8oz) | Designed to be easily removed from the back of the project after embroidery | Woven fabrics with no stretch: quilted fabrics, 100% cotton, poly-cotton blends, linen, vinyl, leather | Tearing away excess stabilizer |
Cut Away | Medium (2.5oz) | Provides permanent support with remaining stabilizer lasting the life of the design | Unstable and stretchy fabrics like knits, high-stitch count designs | Cutting away excess (some remains permanently) |
Wash Away | Light (1.5oz) | Dissolves completely when washed, leaving no traces | Lightweight fabrics; Free Standing Lace projects | Dissolves in water |
No Show Mesh | Light (1.8oz) | Sheer, semi-transparent cutaway stabilizer that remains permanently but is less visible | Light-colored fabrics; baby garments where softness is important | Permanent (cut away excess) |
Water Soluble Topping Film | Light (25 Micron) | Used on top of fabric to control nap and prevent stitches from sinking in | Napped fabrics: towels, knits, velvets, velveteens | Dissolves in water |
Fusible Iron-On | Light & Medium | Features heat-activated adhesive for hoop-free stabilization | Preventing fabric stretching during hooping; projects where hooping is difficult | Permanent or varies by type |
Black Stabilizer | Varies | Specialty stabilizer for dark fabrics (available in cut away, tear away, and no show mesh) | Dark-colored garments or fabrics | Depends on type (cut, tear, or permanent) |
Sticky Self-Adhesive | Varies | Self-adhesive tear-away stabilizer for fabrics that can't be hooped | Small items or fabrics that cannot be hooped; leaves no residue | Tearing away |
Note: Always test your stabilizer with your specific fabric and design before starting your project. The right stabilizer can significantly improve the quality of your embroidery work.