Among the tear-aways in the range, Tear Away Plus is the sturdy one: meant for embroidery needing more hold than a light stabiliser can give. At 50 cm wide and 25 m on the roll there is material for several projects. 50 g/m² — the figure that tells you how much stability to expect.
On stretch fabrics a tear-away alone is often not enough — there a cut-away belongs underneath. Stabilisers are consumables, but not interchangeable: too light and the design wanders, too heavy and the spot turns stiff. The right weight saves more trouble than any repair.
What Sulky Tear Away Plus Schwarz is suitable for
- machine embroidery on wovens
- designs with high stitch density
- decorative edges and borders
Sewing tips
- Das Vlies unter den Stoff legen und beides zusammen in den Rahmen spannen.
- Bei hoher Stichdichte zwei oder drei Lagen nehmen und einzeln abreißen.
- Nach dem Sticken dicht an der Naht abreißen, nicht ziehen — sonst verzieht sich das Motiv.
- Schwarzes Vlies unter dunkle Stoffe, damit an den Rändern nichts durchschimmert.
- Reste zwischen engen Motivteilen mit einer Pinzette entfernen.
Available in more colours in the Sulky Tear Away Plus series.
Frequently asked questions
Hoop it or just lay it underneath?
On wovens either works, hooping is safer. As soon as your fabric gives, the stabiliser has to go into the hoop too, otherwise the layer shifts while you stitch.
Can I use it for sewing too?
Yes. Under fine or slippery fabrics it stops the feed dogs pulling the cloth into the needle plate. After the seam it tears away just as it does after embroidery.
How do I store the roll?
Dry, without creases and away from dust. Creased stabiliser tensions unevenly in the hoop, and dust on the surface carries lint into your machine. Opened rolls are best kept in their original packaging.
How do I recognise the right weight?
From your fabric and design: the thinner the fabric and the denser the stitching, the more hold is needed. When unsure, add a layer of the light one rather than reaching for a heavy web.
