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Embroidery Quick Reference GuideUpdated 3 months ago

Ready to start a new embroidery project? Use the guide below to help you select the right stabilizer, hooping, needle, and thread for your project!  

Embroidery Quick Reference Guide

ProjectStablizerHooping NeedleBobbin ThreadNeedle Thread
T-Shirts
Soft Mesh Cut-AwayHoop fabric and stabilizer together Singer Chromium #2001, Size 11BobbinFillRayon is most often used
Fleece
Cut-Away, Use Spray Adhesive-Dense design, use topperUse spray adhesive to hold fleece to hooped stabilizerSinger Chromium #2001, Size 14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
TowelsTopper required. Tear-away on backHoop back stabilizer first, then pin topper, towel, and backing togetherSinger Chromium #2000, Size 14Same color as needle thread or towelPolyester is recommended
Sweater Knits
Cut-AwayUse spray adhesive to hold sweater to hoopedSinger Chromium #2001, Size 14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Light Weight Fabrics
Water-Soluble, Light Tear-Away, or Organza FabricHoop fabric & stabilizer togetherSinger Chromium #2000, Size 11BobbinfillRayon is most often used
Heavy Weight Fabrics
Medium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or self-Adhesive Tear-AwayUse spray adhesive to hold fabric to hooped stabilizerSinger Chromium #2000, Size 14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
DenimMedium to Heavy Weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Cut AwayUse spray adhesive to hold hooped stabilizer or Hoop self-adhesive and secure fabric on topSinger Chromium #2000, Size 14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Napped Fabrics
Medium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away
Hoop stabilizer and secure fabric on topSinger Chromium #2000, Size 14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Vinyl & Leather
Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Cut-AwayHoop stabilizer and secure fabric on topSinger Chromium #2000, Smallest size acceptable for the fabricBobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
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