Sulky Soft ’n Sheer 235-12 Permanent Lightweight Backing
Soft ’n Sheer is a permanent backing for embroidery on lightweight knits and woven fabrics.
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This selection is the 12-inch by 50-yard variant of New brothread’s medium-weight cut-away backing. The manufacturer lists that option on its product page and describes the material as polyester, labeled 2.5 oz. Unlike tear-away, this backing remains behind the embroidery to provide continuing support.[1]
The manufacturer names knits, fleece, denim and fabrics that distort when pulled among its applications. Use those as starting points for a representative sample, not a guarantee for every fabric or stitch density. Decide how much support the particular design needs and evaluate the result after the item is released from the hoop and finished according to its care requirements. Excess backing is cut away; the stitched area retains its support.[1]
The source page also discusses a 15-inch option in its general copy. That is not the width of this catalog selection: the chosen variant is explicitly 12 inches by 50 yards. Measure the material needed for your own hooping method before cutting. The larger roll makes sense for repeated use of an established setup, rather than collecting volume before testing. No universal machine fit or hands-on performance result is claimed.[1]
These notes summarize source research, not hands-on testing. Confirm model specifications, included accessories, and the seller listing before buying.
Fit calculations compare rectangular dimensions only. They do not establish mechanical hoop compatibility or stitch quality.
Soft ’n Sheer is a permanent backing for embroidery on lightweight knits and woven fabrics.
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