Picking the right stabilizer is more art than science. Embroidery instructor Lindee Goodall offers the reasons behind choosing stabilizers while sharing the contents of her own stabilizer stash. Also included are examples of when to use cut-away vs. organza, wash-away vs. tear-away, along with a primer on toppings. With numerous visual examples of stabilizers and toppings in practice, you can learn from Lindee’s success and failures.
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