Machine Embroidery & Quilting Blog

Water soluble stabilizers for machine embroidery, abbreviated as WSS, are embroidery backings that dissolve 100% in water and disappear. Water soluble backings are available in a heavy plastic like film type, and a fibrous stabilizer that resembles fabric. They both do the same thing and which one you use is personal preference. Lean all about water soluble embroidery stabilizers and their uses.

Choosing the right embroidery backing and be confusing to a new embroiderer. This help article goes over the basics of machine embroidery stabilizers. Choosing the correct backing for the job is one of the more important decisions you make when starting an embroidery job. Proper stabilization is the base for excellent embroidery.