Stabilizer will keep the fabric from warping, puckering, or twisting. Just place stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric before stitching the buttonhole. You'll be amazed with the great results you achieve when using stabilizer for your buttonholes! Hems: Probably the most overlooked place to use stabilizer.

When should I use stabilizer?

A stabilizer (referred to in industrial circles as backing) is an essential for machine embroidery. It is used to support the fabric during the stitching process to keep puckering or stretching from occurring. The choice of stabilizer can make or break an embroidery project.

How do you attach stabilizer to fabric?

To embroider napped fabrics, first hoop a medium weight tear-away stabilizer. Apply a temporary fabric spray adhesive, then, place the fabric on top and secure with pins outside the embroidery area. Carefully pin a wash-away topper over the fabric.