Heat-Away Topping Stabilizer- 24-inch x 100-yards
When to use heat-away topping film:
Heat-Away Topping Film is needed when you want to machine embroider on fabric that has tendency for absorbing stitches. Naturally, this fabrics should be iron-friendly.
Some examples of iron-friendly fabrics are:
- Terry cloth
- Cotton Velvet
- Cotton Knits
- Corduroy
- Jersey
The purpose of topping film is to prevent stitches from
sinking into your fabric. And the difference between an embroidery
done through topping film, and one done without any topping,
can be absolutely dramatic. Without topping, if you're working
with stitches-absorbing type of fabric, your project may be
totally ruined. While a small piece of topping film could turn
it into a hit.
How To Use:
Place one layer of film over the main fabric (no need to hoop the
topping). Embroider your design. Once the embroidery is finished,
remove the hoop, cut away the large pieces of topping, put a piece
of regular paper over the embroidery.
Heat your iron to 260F (120C) temperature or higher, and iron the
embroidery through that piece of paper. The rest of topping should
disappear. The topping will remain on the paper, your embroidery
will look great, and your iron will remain clean this way.