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Stabilizers

Stabilizer is the key to quality embroideries. When embroidering, sewing decorative stitches, appliqué satin stitches or hemstitching, you should place a stabilizer underneath your fabric. There are different types of stabilizers.

Tear-away stabilizer

The tear-away stabilizers are torn away after the design is stitched and are used for stable, woven fabrics such as denim, woven cotton or blends, linen etc. When pulling the stabilizer from the embroidery you should always support the stitching.

Iron-on stabilizer

Iron-on stabilizers are temporarily fused to the wrong side of the fabric before starting to embroider. When the embroidery is finished the stabilizer is carefully torn off. Iron-on stabilizers are used on soft and slippery bias cut fabrics and unstable woven fabrics or knits.

Cut-A-Way stabilizer

Cut-a-way stabilizers are cut away from and around the embroidery after the embroidery has been stitched. These stabilizers are often used on stretch fabrics.

Wash-away stabilizer

Wash-away stabilizers are stabilizers that will dissolve in water. It can be placed on top or beneath the fabric. The stabilizer is often used on top of loopy fabrics like terrycloth, fleece, sweatshirts and other fabrics where the stitches can sink into the fabric and disappear. It can also be used on special stand alone digitized lace designs.

Make sure that the fabric where you use Wash-Away is water resistant and that you store the stabilizers in an enclosed plastic bag since they are sensitive to humidity.

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Pfaff 2170 owner manual Stabilizers, Tear-away stabilizer, Iron-on stabilizer, Cut-A-Way stabilizer, Wash-away stabilizer

2170 specifications

The Pfaff 2170 is an advanced sewing and embroidery machine that combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, making it a fantastic choice for both hobbyists and professionals. With its exceptional design and performance, the Pfaff 2170 has carved a niche for itself in the sewing community.

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