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As with many issues of embroidery, some embroiderers have good results and some bad with the same stabilizers. We may have a consensus on some things, but disagree on somethings as well. The water soluble stabilizers you can find in your local store is not suitable for anything, IMHO. You may want to...
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On the left is my Badgemaster fsl. On the right is a heavy duty, water soluble stabilizer that is available at most every embroidery store I have ever been in. Yard for yard, Badgemaster is so much less expensive but does come in a large roll. You will use it up, I can almost promise. I suppose I am...
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You make a very important point. I was working with a friend recently when she asked about failure of two layers of her wash away stabilizer. I was astounded at just how thin the stabilizer was and using two layers was just a waste of money. I have used Badgemaster from day one just because I thought...
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Deb - Welcome to the really wonderful world of machine embroidery!! Life will never be the same. I guess I forget to mention to everyone that I have a habit of tightening the hoop at my work area and then when I have it set on the machine, usually just a moment or two later, I often find that I can tighten...
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I got a roll of Badgemaster in 2008, probably around March. I loved every minutes of it and I just wanted to let you know about it (again). I almost feel like I have lost a friend - I have to get more! I wrote a blog about it and I still feel as strongly as I did back then. As I am finishing up the 15"...
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In deed, I did say to 'glue' the Badgemaster. Another thing about that 'seam,' is that the 'top' seam should be the top portion placed into the hoop. Reason: My embroidery foot managed to catch just enough of the 'open' side of the seam to ruin my project. You have one...
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Hello, I love to see monogrammed handkerchief! This is really an easy answer. . . For backing, you can use a water soluble stabilizer (wss) and I use and recommend Badgemaster . It only takes a single layer and is fool proof. As for the Font, you have so many options that you can decide whatever you...
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I personally use Badgemaster for towels. That is an excellent water soluble stabilizer which is professional quality. You only need one sheet underneath rather than the 2 sheets recommended for many of the 'heavy' duty wss on the market. I also put it on the top to keep the stitches from sinking...
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Hello Cettlb: This is really a common problem. If you read my recent blog , you may have noticed that I recommend Badgemaster Water Soluble Stabilizer (wss). There are several reasons for that, the most important of which is the problem you experienced. Badgemaster is a professional (in my opinion) quality...
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Lynn and Pattiann - you are so correct. When I originally wrote the above post, I was at a loss as to how to describe the 'film' type like Badgemaster. And, I was unfamiliar with what you are talking about, Lynn. Pattiann, liquid stabilizer?? I have to give that some thought. When it dries, it...