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No Comments February 13th, 2009 In B,Glossary
By Lindee Goodall

Backing

Woven or nonwoven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability. Can be hooped with the item or placed between the machine throat plate and the hooped garment. Available in various weights and in three basic types—cutaway, tearaway, and washaway.

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Embroidery Tip

  • Metallic threads are not recommended for very small letters (under 6mm) or for complex letters with tiny ornaments (Old English,for example) or with very thin strokes (smaller scripts and serifs).

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