OESD Ultra Clean & Tear Stabilizer

OESD Ultra Clean & Tear Stabilizer is a popular tear-away stabilizer ideal for medium to high stitch count embroidery on woven fabrics like linen, cotton, and towels. It's favored for its balance of support during stitching and easy removal, making it a top choice for machine embroidery enthusiasts.

Why Use OESD Ultra Clean & Tear?

This stabilizer offers medium-weight support, ensuring that your embroidery stitches stay in place without puckering the fabric. It’s particularly useful when you don’t want a permanent backing, as it easily tears away after the stitching process. Additionally, any remaining stabilizer softens and breaks down with laundering, making it perfect for projects that will be washed frequently, such as kitchen towels and clothing.

Key Benefits:

  • Softens after washing, leaving little to no residue.
  • Strong support for medium to dense embroidery designs.
  • Ideal for non-stretch fabrics like linen, cotton, and chambray.

Where to Use It

OESD Ultra Clean & Tear works best on woven fabrics. It’s particularly suited for projects such as:

  • Towels
  • Linen kitchen towels
  • Tablecloths
  • Quilts

For example, on medium-density linen (160 g/m²), the stabilizer provides excellent backing to prevent shifting or distortion during stitching. After tearing away, it leaves the embroidery area clean and flexible, without stiffness.

Popular Stabilizers in the U.S.

In addition to OESD Ultra Clean & Tear, other popular stabilizers include:

  • Sulky Tear-Easy (1.5 oz): A lighter option for less dense designs.
  • Floriani Perfect Stick Tearaway: Excellent for hard-to-hoop items.

Tips for Best Results

  • Layering: For very dense designs, consider using two layers of OESD Ultra Clean & Tear for extra support.
  • Removal: To avoid distorting the stitches, hold the fabric firmly while tearing away the stabilizer.
  • Washing: The stabilizer becomes softer with each wash, making it ideal for frequently laundered items like kitchen towels.

OESD Ultra Clean & Tear Stabilizer: Positive and Negative Reviews

Q: What are the positive aspects mentioned in reviews?

  • Users often highlight its effectiveness on woven fabrics like cotton and linen, praising its medium-weight support for intricate designs. They appreciate how well it softens and breaks down with washing, making it ideal for projects that are frequently laundered, such as towels​.

Q: What are the common complaints?

  • Some users express frustration with how cleanly it tears. Occasionally, small bits of the stabilizer remain, requiring extra attention to fully remove. However, this issue often resolves with washing, as the leftover stabilizer continues to break down​

Q: What types of projects is it best suited for?

  • It's highly recommended for medium-density embroidery designs on non-stretch fabrics like cotton or linen, especially those intended to be washed regularly

For designs available on Royal Present Embroidery, you can successfully use the OESD Ultra Clean & Tear Stabilizer with various machine embroidery patterns, especially those designed for medium-density fabrics like cotton and linen. Here are some examples of suitable designs from the site:

Pine tree with cones table placemat ITH machine embroidery design

1. Pine tree with cones table placemat ITH machine embroidery design

This intricate design, available in two sizes, works well with tear-away stabilizers like OESD Ultra Clean & Tear. The stabilizer provides enough support during stitching and can be easily removed, leaving a clean finish for the final project. It's perfect for placemats, table linens, and other decorative items​

Noel Christmas Cross-stitch Embroidery Designs

2. Noel Christmas Cross-stitch Embroidery Designs

This design also pairs well with tear-away stabilizers, as it doesn't alter the fabric's properties after tearing. Since it’s a lighter design, using a medium-weight tear-away stabilizer like OESD ensures smooth stitching without distorting the fabric​

Applique Bunny Head Machine Embroidery Design 

3. Various Appliqué and Cross-Stitch Designs

Royal Present offers many appliqué and cross-stitch designs, like the Applique Bunny Head Machine Embroidery Design and others, where tear-away stabilizers are essential for keeping the fabric stable during stitching​

For best results, ensure that the stabilizer supports the fabric without leaving excessive residue, which is one of the key features of the OESD Ultra Clean & Tear.

Incorporating OESD Ultra Clean & Tear into your embroidery projects will not only enhance the quality of your stitch work but also provide a cleaner, more professional finish. 

Author: Ludmila Konovalova

My name is Lyudmila Konovalova, and I lead Royal Present Embroidery. Embroidery for me is more than a profession; it is a legacy of my Ukrainian and Bulgarian heritage, where every woman in my family was a virtuoso in cross-stitch and smooth stitching. This art, passed down through generations, is part of my soul and a symbol of national pride.

Date: 15.10.2024