Originally Posted by
Kaye-Kaye
What is the best type of stablizer to use to do shirts? I am doing my husbands work shirts (pullover polo style) and also want to do some shirts to wear at fall craft fairs. Any suggestions would be great. I think I need to get a book that explains the basics.
My son wears cotton scrubs for work. I did his name and title on them and so far my favorite stabilizer has been a sticky back water soluble. That way I didn't have to hoop the shirt but stuck it on. The next one I would go with is a light weight polymesh that was designed to use with baby items so it's soft on the skin. Consider hooping two layers in opposite directions to reduce the stretch during sewing. I know you can get it in either black or white to go with whatever it is you are doing. You might also use a size 10 or 11 ball point needle. My latest experiment was with a tear away from JoAnn's that is quite soft and has lots of holes. It works so great, I love it and I get yards with 50% off coupons.