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Posted on: 8/24/09 7:34 AM ET
I use a wash away stabilizer with my knits when I coverstitch or topstich but it would be easier if I could iron it in place first and then have it wash away.
Does anyone know of a good product?
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Posted on: 8/24/09 8:24 AM ET
In reply to melanie9313
Yes, it's expensive though. You can also just use a temporary spray adhesive to hold it in place and use regular wash away.
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Posted on: 8/24/09 11:12 AM ET
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do you have a problem with the spray on adhesive gumming up your needles?
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Posted on: 8/24/09 12:09 PM ET
In reply to melanie9313
I have some iron on/tear off stabilizer I use with my embroidery machine. Sometimes I use it on knits. I bought it long ago, and I think it was from Creative Machines. I believe the brand to be Sulky, and it comes in a roll; if that helps
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Posted on: 8/24/09 12:15 PM ET
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No. I use it all the time to keep knit hems in place for coverstitching. It disappears overnight. I got this idea from a Marcy Tilton pattern where you has overlapping angles on knits. She shows using sheets of paper to isolate the areas you want to spray.
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