Embroidery Stabiliser Reference Guide

ProjectStabiliserHoopingNeedleBobbin ThreadNeedle Thread
T-shirtsSoft Mesh Cut-AwayHoop Fabric and Stabiliser togetherSinger Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often used
FleeceWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then pin TopperSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
TowelsTopper required. Tear-Away on backHoop back stabiliser first, then pin Topper, towel and backing togetherSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14Fine thread same colour as needle thread or towelPolyester is Recommended
Sweater KnitsWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then pin TopperSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Light Weight FabricWater-Soluble, Tear-Away or Organza FabricHoop Fabric and stabiliser togetherSinger Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often used
Heavy Weight FabricsMedium to Heavy weight Tear-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop up fabric and stabiliserSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
DenimMedium to Heavy weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop up fabric and stabiliserSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Napped FabricsMedium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop Stabiliser and secure fabric on topSinger Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or Rayon
Vinyl & LeatherCut-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-AwayHoop Stabiliser and secure fabric on topSinger Chromium #2000, Smallest Size Acceptable for fabricBobbinfillPolyester or Rayon