What is topping in embroidery?

A thin film, usually water-soluble, laid on top of the fabric so stitches don't sink into pile or texture.

Stabilizers and hooping

Topping, explained

Topping keeps small text and satin edges crisp on towels, fleece, velvet, corduroy and piqué polos. After stitching, tear away the excess and dab or rinse off the rest. Embrizo's fleece preset adds heavy underlay for the same reason; see how to embroider towels.

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