Soft´n Sheer Plus is Sulky's soft cut-away stabiliser: stable against stretch, yet pleasant against skin. It ships as a roll 50 cm wide and 5 m long. At 55 g/m² it sits in the medium part of the Sulky range.
For trimming an appliqué scissor works best: its curved shape gets close to the design without catching the fabric. A cut-away is no substitute for clean hooping. Taut like a drum skin, but without stretching the fabric — otherwise the design ripples once released.
What Sulky Soft´n Sheer Plus Weiß is suitable for
- machine embroidery on jersey and knits
- t-shirts, polo shirts and sweatshirts
- designs meant to survive many washes
Sewing tips
- Auf Maschenware das Vlies zusammen mit dem Stoff einspannen, nicht nur unterlegen.
- Nach dem Sticken entlang der Außenkante abschneiden.
- Das Vlies bleibt im Stück — die Farbe deshalb zum Stoff wählen.
- Für T-Shirts, Organza und Netzstoffe ist es dem Ausreißvlies vorzuziehen.
- Bei sehr dehnbaren Stoffen zusätzlich mit Sprühkleber fixieren.
Available in more colours in the Sulky Soft´n Sheer Plus series.
Frequently asked questions
How do I trim it?
With appliqué scissors, leaving a narrow margin around the design. Cut too close and the hold fails at the edges; leave too much and the stabiliser shows through the fabric.
How large should I cut it?
Slightly larger than your hoop so the web is clamped all round. Cut too close, it slips out of the clamp and then holds nothing.
Can I use up offcuts?
Yes, for small designs. Only creased pieces go in the bin — creases tension unevenly in the hoop and show in the finished design. For test pieces offcuts are the first choice anyway.
May I iron over it?
From the reverse and at moderate heat, yes. Straight onto the embroidery an iron flattens the stitches; a pressing cloth between keeps the design's relief.
