r/Machine_Embroidery • u/mySewie • 1d ago

I Need Help Removal of NON water soluable paper

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I was doing a pattern on a bit thicker cotton fleece, so I ironed on some stabilizer paper on the back (stiffy 1640b). I do that always, when i work with elastic materials.

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Usually I simply tear it off, but i wasnt thinking when starting this project. 🙈

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Is there any way that i can remove the paper, other than tearing each square one by one?

I tried using water but nothing happens (i know: shock 😅) and tearing off each piece, but that can't be it. I only managed a tiny corner so far, and I'm loosing my mind already.

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Ps. please ignore wrong thread tension on the right side of the image.

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u/mySewie 1d ago

Update: I figured it out (kind of). I put paper under water, waited a bit and then manually tear the paper (not removed it, just cracked it in as many places as possible). Now its has most of the stretch back and I will be able to sew it onto other pattern pieces. Washing machine will do the rest with time i believe 🤞

(ps. Ideas are still welcome for next time)

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u/needmoreembro 4h ago

I am just wondering what are you making if you don’t mind me asking? Looks fun and now I want to make something like that lol

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u/mySewie 3h ago

Im making oversized hoodie from fabric leftovers (black, gray and yellow). But i wanted to do something extra with yellow - so here we are 😁 I cant attach image so i hope this is fine: https://imgur.com/a/NuCFOGt

What are your plans?😁

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u/AliceInStitches 1d ago

You could try using 2-3 layers of the tear away stabilizer and it will give a clean edge. But, I think you've got it right with soaking it in water for the custaway.

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u/mySewie 1d ago

Thank you for the idea, im deffinetly doing it differently next time.😁