What is tear-away stabilizer in embroidery?

A stabilizer that is torn off around the design after stitching, used on stable woven fabrics that don't stretch.

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Tear-away stabilizer, explained

Tear-away suits cotton, twill, denim, canvas and most structured caps. For dense fills, two light layers often work better than one heavy one, and supporting the stitches with your thumb while tearing keeps them from distorting. It isn't enough for knits, which need cut-away; the stabilizer finder helps you choose.

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