Stabiliers title

The reason for using backing is to stabilize the design you are sewing on the garment. This is the foundation of your design and we all know if we don't have a good foundation in any walk of life or project, the whole thing will come out wrong. If you build a skyscraper, you better have a good foundation, this also applies to a large stitch count. The more stitches your design has, the more backing you will need. If you only have a light weight backing, use several layers of backing . Four is not too many. You will have to use some common sense judgment on this. Sometimes multiple layers of backing is better than using one layer of a heavier backing.

Cut-Away | Tear-Away | Water Soluble


Cut-Away
Use OESD's Cut-Away stabilizers whenever fabric to be embroidered has stretch to it, including knits of any kind, fabrics that are loosely woven, and fabrics that stretch such as denim. (Jeans stretch, therefore, denim needs Cut-Away.) Different weights of OESD Cut-Away are provided for different weights of fabrics and types of designs. OESD Cut-Away will hold many stitches compared to Tear-Away, therefore, if a design is dense, Cut-Away may be used on woven fabrics, too. As the name suggests, ofter embroidering the excess must be cut away.

Heavy Weight Cut-Away
Heavy Weight Cut-Away
Heavyweight cut-away is the top selling weight for commercial embroiderers. Cut-away will stabilize thousands of stitches and still maintain a soft drapable finish. A must for all fabrics that stretch such as knits and sweatshirt fabric.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1016217Heavy Weight Cut-Away 11" x 12.5 Yards - White$19.94

Xtra Heavy Weight Cut-Away
Xtra Heavy Weight Cut-Away
Extra Heavyweight Cut-Away Is one of The Top Selling Weight For Commercial Embroiderers. Cut-Away Will Stabilize Thousands Of Stitches. Instead of using two pieces of Heavy Weight Cut-Away, use one of Xtra Heavyweight Cut-Away. It is especially good on sweatshirts and similar fabrics.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1033466Xtra Heavy Weight Cut-Away 11". x 12.5 Yards - White$22.99

PolyMesh Cut-Away
PolyMesh Cut-Away
Poly Mesh helps control stabilizer show-through behind light colored fabrics. It stabilizes embroidery stitches yet remains soft next to the skin. Use as you would any cut-away stabilizer. Remove by cutting away excess. Hoop one or two pieces with your garment depending on the density of your design, the more stitches you have, the more stabilizer you will need.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1016221PolyMesh 11" x 14" - 40 Squares - White$20.99
1016219PolyMesh 8" x 8" - 50 Squares - White$15.99
1024714PolyMesh 11" x 10 Yards - Beige$20.99
1024711PolyMesh 11" x 10 Yards - Black$20.99

Fusible Poly-Mesh Cut-Away
Fusible PolyMesh Cut-Away
Fusible PolyMesh helps control stabilizer show-through behind light colored garments. It stabilizes embroidery stitches on both stretch and woven fabrics and is soft next to the skin. Cut one or two pieces to be hooped with your project and press them to the wrong side of the fabric with a medium warm iron to prevent stretching. Fusible PolyMesh remains in the embroidery to support the embroidery during washing and wearing.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1023584Fusible PolyMesh 11" x 10 Yards$34.64

StabilStick Cut-Away
StabilStick Cut-Away
The perfect use for Stabil-Stick Cut-Away is for large designs that require multiple hoopings. The previously sewn section can easily be placed exactly where it needs to be without risking any shifting. Stabil-Stick Cut-Away is also perfect for knits that cannot be hooped.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1028117StabilStick Cut-Away 7.5" x 10 Yards - White$27.99
1028118StabilStick Cut-Away 11" x 10 Yards - White$36.74

HydroStick Cut-Away
HydroStick Cut-Away
Hydro-Stick Cut-Away is a medium weight cut-away. Use this with knits such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and golf shirts.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1023582HydroStick Cut-Away 11" x 10 Yards - White$34.64

FiberForm Heavy Weight Cut-Away
Use FiberForm for a variety of sewing and crafting projects. This firm interfacing is perfect for fabric boxes and bowls, hat brims, or any other project that needs a firm supportive base. FiberForm holds its shape well, yet is easy to manipulate and is easily machine stitched. It can be effortlessly trimmed with scissors or a rotary cutter.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1033458FiberForm Heavy Weight Cut-Away 18" x 22"$6.30



Tear Away
Tear-Away is suitable for stable fabrics that have no stretch. Use Tear-Away on tightly woven fabrics such as quilt fabrics, poly/cotton fabrics, canvas, and duck cloth. It can also be used on vinyl and leather. As the name implies, Tear-Away can be torn away after the embroidery is completed. While holding the embroidered part of the fabric, gently tear "away" from the stitches. Do not tear "into" the stitches. All of OESD's Tear-Aways have a non-directional tear, meaning they will tear easily into any direction. This alleviates the need for criss-crossing when using multiple layers.


Light Weight Tear-Away
Light Weight Tear-Away
Lightweight Tear-Away is good for light weight fabrics, such as light weight cotton quilt fabric and linens. Use more layers if the stitch count is dense or to achieve more stablizing power.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1022384Light Weight Tear-Away 11" x 12.5 Yards - White$12.59

StabilStick Tear-Away
StabilStick Tear-Away
Stabil-Stick Tear-Away has the same pressure sensitive adhesive as the Stabil-Stick Cut-Away. It can be used for stable fabrics that cannot be hooped such as towels, bags, collar points, cuffs, etc.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1033456StabilStick Tear-Away 11" x 10 Yards - White$33.59

Ultra Clean and Tear
Ultra Clean and Tear
Ultra Clean and Tear is the perfect weight for embroidering on 100% Cotton Quilting fabric for creating embroidered quilts that can be passed on to friends and family. Cut sheets of Ultra Clean and Tear can be used in a printer for foundation piecing. Ultra Clean and Tear is a medium weight stabilizer that can be easily torn away, producing a beautiful embroidery design and maintaining a soft feel. After the embroidered project is washed, Ultra Clean and Tear will eventually disintegrate.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1024723Ultra Clean and Tear 11" x 12.5 Yards - White$15.99

HydroStick Tear-Away
HydroStick Tearaway
HydroStick is a stabilizer with a starch based glue on one side that is water activated. It is great for items that cannot be hooped such as collar points, socks, gloves, bags with zippers, caps and towels. Items sewn with HydroStick will be stiff until laundered. HydroStick can also be used to provide stiffness to items that will not be laundered such as bags, sunglass cases and fabric boxes.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1033457HydroStick Tear-Away 11" x 10 Yards - White$27.99



Water Soluble (Wash-Away)
As the name implies, these stabilizers wash away from the fabric. Use OESD Wash-Away any time there is a need for the stabilizer to be completely removed from the embroidered item. Wash-Aways can be used for cutwork, stand-alone lace and reverse applique. The most common use of a wash-away topping is to keep the stitches from sinking into the fabric and to prevent any loops of the fabric from poking through the embroidery. Use OESD Wash-Away topping on napped fabrics like corduroy, velvet, fleece and polar fleece. It is a must for towels and terry cloth or velour items. The heavier OESD Wash-Aways are used for lace and projects from with the stabilizer must be removed completely.


AquaFilm Backing
AquaFilm Backing
AquaFilm Backing is used to stabilize light weight fabrics. If used in several layers it can be used for stand alone items, such as lace. Use this product to stabilize fine fabrics such as batiste so no evidence of stabilizer is left in the fabric. For Removal Methods, see Topping.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1016223AquaFilm Backing 8" x 10 Yards - Clear$15.99
1016224AquaFilm Backing 12" x 10 Yards - Clear$19.94

AquaFilm Topping
AquaFilm Topping
AquaFilm Topping is a light weight wash-away. It is not used for stabilization, but instead is put on top of the area to be embroidered. It does not need to be hooped with the fabric. To use AquaFilm Topping, lay it on top of the area to be embroidered. Either tape down the corners or moisten your finger and touch the corner and press it to the fabric. To remove AquaFilm after embroidering, gently hold the stitched area and tear most of the topping away. The remainder can be washed, sprayed, or dabbed away with a towel or cotton swab. You can also lay a towel over the top and gently steam it away.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1024085AquaFilm Topping 8" x 10 Yards - Clear$12.59

BadgeMaster
BadgeMaster
BadgeMaster is three times the weight of AquaFilm backing. It is used for stand-alone lace or for embroidered items in which only the thread should remain. BadgeMaster can be washed away under running water or the item can be placed in a sink of warm water to soak. Many times, BadgeMaster is not washed out completely in order to give a stiff effect to stand-alone laces. If a softer result in desired, allow the item to soak for a longer period. BadgeMaster also makes a great backing stabilizer for projects in which there can be no show-through.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1029890BadgeMaster 12" x 8 Yards$29.99

AquaMesh
AquaMesh Plus
AquaMesh can be used for many of the same applications as BadgeMaster. AquaMesh stabilizer looks and feels more like a standard mesh-type stabilizer but can be washed away in running water, making it easy to create stand alone lace designs in no time! Use AquaMesh for any project in which only the thread should remain.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1024719AquaMesh 8" x 10 Yards - White$18.99
1024717AquaMesh 11" x 10 Yards - White$26.24

AquaMesh Plus
AquaMesh Plus
AquaMesh Plus is the same great product as AquaMesh but is backed with a pressure sensitive adhesive. AquaMesh Plus washes away with water. Use it to embroider on items that cannot be hooped. AquaMesh Plus is great for sheer, slippery fabrics like chiffon.
Item No.DescriptionPriceOrder
1031981AquaMesh Plus 14" x 5 Yards$37.79



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