Complete Guide to Stabilizing [First Edition]

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[First edition no longer available for purchase]

Is puckering or pull-up spoiling your thread paintings?

Discover how to prevent puckering and pull-up before it occurs, and make perfect thread paintings every time with the Complete Guide to Stabilizing.

The Complete Guide to Stabilizing is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about stabilizing fabric for free-motion thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery. 

In the Complete Guide to Stabilizing, you’ll learn:

• Stabilizers—What are they? Discover the origins of stabilizers, and the difference between stabilizers and interfacing. 
• Why You Need a Stabilizer. Few people are exempt from the occasional problem with puckering and pull-up. Discover why using a stabilizer is so important in preventing problems before they occur. 
• Understand the Different Types of Stabilizer. Learn about the four basic types of stabilizers, and how to use them. Get your handy Stabilizer Reference Chart. 
• Is Fusible Web a Stabilizer? Learn when fusible web can be used in place of stabilizer. 
• Choosing Appropriate Fabric. Discover the basics of how fabric is constructed and how to choose appropriate fabric for your thread painting. 
• Choosing the Best Stabilizer for Your Project. Your choice of project and design are essential contributors to your choice of stabilizer. 
• Prepare Your Project for Stitching. Discover a variety of methods for securing your project before you start stitching. 
• Prevent Puckering and Pull-up as you Stitch. Learn the importance of working your stitching in the right order. 
• Case Studies. Throughout the book, you’ll also find mini Case Studies explaining how different designs were constructed and stabilized. 

If you want to eliminate puckering and pull-up, and create perfect thread paintings every time, the Complete Guide to Stabilizing tells you everything you need to know.

Fully illustrated and formatted for both print books and Kindle ebooks.

Who this book is for:

People who want to understand how to stabilize fabric and prevent puckering and pull-up in free-motion thread sketching, thread painting, and free machine embroidery. 

Who this book is NOT for:

People who want to do computer-programmed machine embroidery, monograms, and logos on stretch fabric. 

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Handy guides to introduce new techniques and solutions.This series of mini-guides will introduce you to the fundamentals of a variety of exciting techniques that move you away from the conventional. Express your creativity! 

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About the Author

Deborah Wirsu is an Australian textile artist, teacher, writer, and musician. She shares how to make wonderful textile art, offering creative ideas, easy-to-follow advice, tips, tutorials, and online classes.

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