Medium to heavier fabrics
A useful choice for embroidery projects needing a substantial backing. Match the stabiliser to the fabric, design density and finished feel.
Embroidery backing · Permanent cut-away backing
Support that stays behind your stitching.
Give embroidery a lasting foundation with non-woven cut-away backing. Trim the excess after sewing while leaving support beneath the design, especially where the fabric needs help holding its shape.
250 pre-cut squares, each 16cm × 16cm. Choose white or black for your project.
250 sheetsPer pack
16cm × 16cmEach square
80 g/m²Backing weight
Where it works best
Ongoing support
Unlike tear-away backing, the material beneath the stitching stays with the project. Consider cut-away when movement or stretch makes temporary support insufficient.
Prepare a consistent workflow
Keep the same backing, thread and stitch settings for repeat work once a sample has given you the result you want.
Product details
| Supplied | One pack of 250 sheets in your selected colour |
|---|---|
| Type | Permanent cut-away backing |
| Sheet size | 16cm × 16cm |
| Weight | 80 g/m² |
| Construction | Non-woven |
| Colours | White or black |
| Product code | White: 9985 16x16WT · Black: 9985 16x16BK |
Select your colour above. Each selection supplies one pack, not a mixed-colour set.
How to use it
- Check that the backing covers the embroidery frame with enough extra material to be held securely. Do not stretch the fabric while hooping.
- Stitch a sample using your chosen fabric, design and thread. Adjust the backing layers or settings before working on the finished piece.
- Support the embroidered area and carefully trim away surplus backing with scissors. Leave the material beneath the stitches in place.
This is cut-away backing, not a water-soluble topping. Do not pull it off or tear through the stitched area. A heavier backing can change the drape of fine fabrics, so check the completed sample first.
Good to know
Does cut-away wash out?
No. The backing under the stitches remains in the project. Choose a water-soluble product when the technique requires all support to be removed.
Can I use it on towels?
Use a backing suited to your towel and design underneath, and a separate water-soluble topping if needed to stop stitches sinking into the loops.
Choose the support for your next project
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