How to Hide Stabilizer on the Back of Machine Embroidery

You need stabilizer to make your machine embroidery look good - but sometimes you don’t want it to show. Learn three strategies to minimize the appearance of stabilizer and make your embroidery projects look polished!
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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Trim It
1:33 Patch It
2:50 Cover It
3:40 Conclusion
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[@Brandi62]

When I embroider baby onesies and t shirts of all sizes, I cover the back with a fusible tricot fabric. It is very soft and keeps the threads from being scratchy on sensitive skin. I use a beige color so it doesn’t show through on white shirts.

[@pattilee5964]

You could use a fusible stabilizer like Sulky Tender Touch cut slightly larger with a pinking shears on the back, or a sheer poly mesh fusible like Sulky Soft 'n Sheer Extra, too.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Great suggestion!

[@isewalot1234]

These were all great tips, thank you for the good information. I especially like the organza patch idea.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sunshinedesignsandmore4074]

Thanks. This helps me with my machine tearing up my expensive garments. ❤

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Wonderful!

[@pmcknight12]

I have done most of these and I love to find a way to cover the stabilizer if I can. Thanks for the tips. There are several that I will try.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vishalmokani2115]

Good information inam embroidery designer from India ❤❤

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Many many thanks

[@joanmcfadyen]

Helpful tips. Thank you.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

You bet!

[@carmenbell77]

Thanx for another great tip.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Our pleasure!

[@roneloberholzer2068]

Great Tips, thanks!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janice5988]

Love these ideas!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Thank you!! 😊

[@TW-gb6mh]

Oh my gosh I feel like an idiot! I have always left an inch of stabilizer ... I sure hope it was because it was common practice back when I started and that I didn't just do it for no good reason!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

We all do things out of habit at times!

[@cathypearson1889]

Great info, thank you!

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

Is there a specific product for baby clothes to protect their sensitive skin?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

You can use a soft and sheer stabilizer, or add another piece of fabric as lining.

[@sallyweigand8144]

What is the best way to cover stitching on the back of an in-the-hoop bookmark?

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

You could add a another piece of fabric on the back!

[@joanboland4137]

Great ideas, thank you. But could you please talk slower. I am so busy trying to read your comments that I am not seeing all the examples you are showing us. Not complaining, just helpful remarks.

[@EmbroideryLibraryEL]

Thank you for your feedback!