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What is a stabilizer? A stabilizer is a foundation used in machine embroidery that supports the material during the embroidery stitching process. Stabilizers keep your materials from stretching, puckering, or becoming too stiff. Some stabilizers remain under the stitches of finished projects while others are washed away, cut out, torn away, or even ironed away. Choosing the best stabilizer for the type of material can make or break the finished appearance of the project. To achieve professional results, you must choose not only a suitable embroidery design but also the most appropriate stabilizer. Not every design is intended to be embroidered on

every type of material, so a good rule of thumb is the thinner the material, the less dense the design should be per square inch.

In this pocket guide, I will:

discuss the basic types of stabilizers, the different kinds within each category, and a limited list of stabilizer brands/ product names for each type

show the uses for each type of stabilizer

offer tips for working with each type of stabilizer

break down a list of material types and suggested stabilizers for each

recommend hooping methods for the materials and stabilizers

cover the basics of thread, needles, and ways to adhere materials to stabilizers

present a stabilizer cheat sheet

Choose your stabilizer based on the requirements of your project and the materials.