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The best machine embroidery supplies
Machine embroidery succeeds or fails on stabiliser. Tear-away for wovens, cut-away for knits — no exceptions worth taking, because the mistake is not recoverable.
Machine embroidery succeeds or fails on stabiliser. Tear-away for wovens, cut-away for knits — no exceptions worth taking, because the mistake is not recoverable.
Questions people actually ask
Tear-away or cut-away?
Tear-away on wovens, cut-away on anything that stretches. Tear-away is quicker and tempting on a T-shirt; it gives up after a few washes and the design puckers permanently.
Polyester or rayon embroidery thread?
Polyester for anything worn and washed — it survives hot washes and bleach. Rayon has more sheen and belongs on display pieces.