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Tearaway Backings / Stabilizers

Tearaway Backings / Stabilizers
A tearaway backing or stabilizer provides temporary support in embroidery, easily torn away after stitching to leave only the design. Commonly used on towels, scarves, and woven fabrics, it includes light, medium (firm and soft), and heavyweight backings; Tear N Wash, which washes away; Jumbo Cuts for large hoops; and Piece N Stitch for In-the-Hoop projects that dissolve in the wash.
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Exquisite Light Firm Tearaway - White - 12 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.5 Oz Firm, crisp, and easy to tear away. Tears neatly around stitched area. Ships on the next business day.
$16.19
 
Exquisite Light Firm Tearaway - White - 20 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.5 Oz Firm, crisp, and easy to tear away. Tears neatly around stitched area. Ships on the next business day.
$17.99
 
Exquisite Light Weight Firm Tearaway - White - 9 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.5 Oz Firm, crisp, and easy to tear away. Tears neatly around stitched area. Ships on the next business day.
$14.39
 
Exquisite Medium Weight Firm Tearaway - Black - 12 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$19.79
 
Exquisite Medium Weight Firm Tearaway - Black - 20 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$22.49
 
Exquisite Medium Weight Firm Tearaway - White - 20 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$19.79
 
Exquisite Medium Firm Tearaway - White - 15 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$17.99
 
Exquisite Medium Weight Firm Tearaway - Black - 9 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz. A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$14.39
 
Exquisite Medium Weight Firm Tearaway - White - 9 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$13.49
 
Exquisite Medium Firm Tearaway - White - 12 In x 10 Yd Shrink Wrapped Roll - 1.8 Oz A good all-purpose tearaway that is ideal for woven materials, fleece, and caps. Ships on the next business day.
$16.19
 
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Backings/Stabilizers

  • Embroidery stabilizers support fabric, preventing tunneling and puckering.

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  • Most come in 10-yard rolls with color-coded rings for easy identification.

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