STABILIZERS Topping There are two types of topping - water soluble and heataway. Toppings are used when stitching on fabrics that have a loft or texture. You do not need to use a topping on regular cotton. Water soluble comes in handy as a topping for difficult fabrics like Minky, fleece, and waffle weave or when embroidering on garments like sweaters or sweatshirts. When using water soluble topping, make sure the fabric you use can get wet. Heat-away or meltaway topping is best used on towels or terry cloth since it remains underneath the embroidery after use and washing. This topping also works well on fabrics you cannot wet, like velvet or velour. Fusible Interfacing This is a textile attached to the “wrong” side of the fabric, which is the non-printed side or the side of the fabric you want hidden. It is used to stiffen up fabric when it’s otherwise too flimsy to hold stitches. There are many interfacing weights available. Usually you want to choose the weight of interfacing that closely matches the weight (or less) of your fabric. So, if you have a super thin fabric, choose some interfacing that’s just as thin (or slightly thinner). A good way to do this is hold your fabric in one hand and then start feeling some interfacing in your other hand. Try to match it up as best you can. Spooky Faces On-Point Christmas
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