Embroidery Quick Reference GuideUpdated 2 months ago
Ready to start a new embroidery project? Use the guide below to help you select the right stabilizer, hooping, needle, and thread for your project!
Embroidery Quick Reference Guide
Project | Stabilizer | Hooping | Needle | Bobbin Thread | Needle Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts | Soft Mesh Cut-Away | Hoop fabric and stabilizer together | Singer Chromium #2001, Size 11 | BobbinFill | Rayon is most often used |
| Fleece | Cut-Away, Use Spray Adhesive - Dense design, use topper | Use spray adhesive to hold fleece to hooped stabilizer | Singer Chromium #2001, Size 14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
| Towels | Topper required. Tear-away on back | Hoop back stabilizer first, then pin topper, towel, and backing together | Singer Chromium #2000, Size 14 | Same color as needle thread or towel | Polyester is recommended |
| Sweater Knits | Cut-Away | Use spray adhesive to hold sweater to hooped stabilizer | Singer Chromium #2001, Size 14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
| Light Weight Fabrics | Water-Soluble, Light Tear-Away, or Organza Fabric | Hoop fabric & stabilizer together | Singer Chromium #2000, Size 11 | Bobbinfill | Rayon is most often used |
| Heavy Weight Fabrics | Medium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away | Use spray adhesive to hold fabric to hooped stabilizer | Singer Chromium #2000, Size 14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
| Denim | Medium to Heavy Weight Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Cut Away | Use spray adhesive to hold fabric to hooped stabilizer or Hoop self-adhesive and secure fabric on top | Singer Chromium #2000, Size 14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
| Napped Fabrics | Medium to Heavy Weight Tear-Away or Self-Adhesive Tear-Away | Hoop stabilizer and secure fabric on top | Singer Chromium #2000, Size 14 | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |
| Vinyl & Leather | Cut-Away or Self-Adhesive Cut-Away | Hoop stabilizer and secure fabric on top | Singer Chromium #2000, Smallest size acceptable for the fabric | Bobbinfill | Polyester or Rayon |