emb machine stabilizers-help
 

So I'm making embroidered mirrors. the design is from Urban THreads.
it's really pretty and has lots of stitches. the design goes around the outside
a lot. almost tearing the Solvy. I use 2 layers and put in some pieces that
have been leftover from other designs. I need to make 25 of these. I'm on
number 2 right now. I have and can't find a stabilizer that is woven. Would
I be better off with a woven stabilizer?? how much and where can I get it?
I have no idea where I got it. I don't like that the Solvy heavy duty, starts
to tear as it's stitching. did I make myself clear, or am I confusing you?

Someone, please help me. I should know this stuff, but new stuff comes out
everyday.

Will the stabilizer stay in the finished design?

If I looked at the right design..."embroidered mirror covers"....I'm assuming your design is like free standing lace.

I hate the clear plastic like stabilizer. It always tears while stitching.

There are 2 mesh type stabilizers, that wash away, that I know of & have used.....

OESD Aquamesh several sizes:

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/emb...bat:Stabilizer

Vilene WSS several sizes:

http://www.worldweidner.com/Vilene-W...izer-60in.aspx

Both come in different sizes. They aren't cheap, but if you figure right you can get a lot of designs out of each roll, without too much waste. A tip: Use left over pieces & a tiny dot of water, or lick your finger & press the pieces together. Let dry & hoop.

Where to buy it.....there are many sites that sell both. The price would depend on the size you need, your location, shipping costs, etc. I posted 2 sites that sell it. You may find a better price if you search.

If you do a lot (and I mean a LOT!) of FSL, invest in a roll of Tearaway/Washaway stabilizer from ThreadArt (20" x 100 yds.) Single layer hooping sometimes, usually double layers for what I do. I haven't tried any of the designs from Urban Threads since I already have more than I can stitch out in my lifetime, but I have looked at those and thought "Neat!"

Lynnie, I do not have any new suggestions. I agree with QuiltMom2 - I would try the tearaway/washaway stabilizer. That is really heavy stitching! It's interesting. I hope you follow up with what was successful. I am interested in the completed product. Being from Louisiana and having most of my family still there, this would be a great small Christmas gift for quite a few!

thank you feather3, I'll go ck them out. the design is a fleur de lis . Perfect for Jan in fl.
I do have to make 25 of them total, and I do a lot of FSl as Christmas gifts every year.
I'll go ck now.

I have tried many different 'washaway' stabilizers -- have been machine embroidering for 15+ years. My all time favorite is "Wet 'n'Gone" from Floriani. it is sold on many websites. I NEVER use anything else anymore.. My students also are hooked on this stabilizer. Just a hint ----- no matter what washaway you use, DO NOT dispose of the water down a drain. It gums up ''the works''. throw it outside !!!

When I had problems with the stabilizer shredding on a free standing lace bookmark I was doing, someone told me to use a layer of fine tulle between layers of water soluble stabilizer. Solved the problem for me. It was easy to trim around the edge of the tulle with scissors when done.

I like to use Floriani's Wet N Gone which is actually made from starch. It works well for me and I'm using two layers for some free standing lace angels I'm working on with around 25,000 stitches per section of the design.

A while ago I couldn't get the wet n gone, so my sewing machine dealer suggested I try vilene. I like it as well as the wet n gone and I find it to be less expensive. (I get it online at Allstitch) I make lots of free standing lace and I'm like you, I hate solvy. Good luck and be sure to show us your finished work.