CutAway Heavy vs CutAway Medium: which do I need?

Go by stitch count and fabric weight. CutAway Heavy is for large, stitch-intensive designs on denim, sweatshirt fleece and heavy knits. CutAway Medium handles medium to heavy stitch counts on medium-weight knits and lightweight denim with less bulk. If a heavy backing would show as a stiff patch on a lighter garment, step down to Medium.

Why use a cut-away instead of a tear-away on sweatshirts and knits?

Knits stretch every time the garment is worn. A tear-away is gone after stitching, so nothing holds the stitches when the fabric moves and dense designs can distort. A cut-away stays behind the design for the life of the garment. Use tear-away on stable wovens such as towels and canvas; use cut-away on anything that stretches.

White or black CutAway Heavy?

Use black on dark fabrics so the backing does not show at the design edges or through thin spots. Use white on light and mid-tone fabrics. The stabilizer is otherwise the same weight and job.

Which width should I buy?

Buy the width that fits your largest hoop with room to clamp. The 10" roll covers 4" x 4" to 6" x 10" hoops, the 15" roll reaches 8" x 12", and the 20" roll is for large hoops and multi-needle machines. All are 10 yards long.

How do I trim a cut-away after embroidery?

Unhoop the piece, then trim the backing with curved embroidery scissors, leaving a small margin around the design so the stitches stay supported. Round the corners so they do not poke through the garment. Do not cut close enough to nick a stitch.

Is there a softer option for lightweight or light-colored knits?

Yes. A heavy cut-away can show through or feel stiff on t-shirt knits. OESD PolyMesh is a lightweight no-show mesh cut-away for thinner fabrics, and Sulky Soft N Sheer is a similar lightweight option.

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CutAway Heavy 10in x 10 yds

Name: CutAway Heavy 10in x 10 yds
Brand: Checker Distributor
SKU: CDS-HBC25-10
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CutAway Heavy is OESD's heaviest everyday cut-away backing. It stays in the garment after stitching, so large and stitch-intensive designs keep their shape through wearing and washing instead of pulling or puckering. It is a good choice for denim, sweatshirt fleece and heavy knits, and OESD notes it as an excellent choice for open-arm and multi-needle machines. It softens after washing.

This is the white version; for dark fabrics, the black 15" roll keeps the backing from showing through. The 10" roll covers 4" x 4", 5" x 7" and 6" x 10" hoops. For medium-weight knits and lightweight denim with lighter designs, CutAway Medium is less bulk.

Specifications

Type	Cut-away, non-woven, sew-in
Weight	Heavy
Fusible	No
Width x length	10" x 10 yards
Color	White
Best for	Large or stitch-intensive designs; denim, sweatshirt fleece and heavy knits; open-arm and multi-needle machines
Removal	Trim away excess around the design; the rest stays in permanently
Care	Follow the fabric care instructions for the garment. Softens after washing.
Also available as	White 15" x 10 yd · White 20" x 10 yd · Black 15" x 10 yd · CutAway Medium 10" · CutAway Medium 15"
SKU	CDS-HBC25-10

~60 4" x 4" hoop cuts
6" x 6"

~45 5" x 7" hoop cuts
8" x 10"

~27 6" x 10" hoop cuts
9" x 13"

Cuts are the hoop size plus about 2" each way, laid along the 10-yard length at the 10" width and turned where that fits more. Counts are approximate and assume no waste.

CutAway Heavy vs CutAway Medium: which do I need?: Go by stitch count and fabric weight. CutAway Heavy is for large, stitch-intensive designs on denim, sweatshirt fleece and heavy knits. CutAway Medium handles medium to heavy stitch counts on medium-weight knits and lightweight denim with less bulk. If a heavy backing would show as a stiff patch on a lighter garment, step down to Medium. CutAway Medium 15" x 10 yd
Why use a cut-away instead of a tear-away on sweatshirts and knits?: Knits stretch every time the garment is worn. A tear-away is gone after stitching, so nothing holds the stitches when the fabric moves and dense designs can distort. A cut-away stays behind the design for the life of the garment. Use tear-away on stable wovens such as towels and canvas; use cut-away on anything that stretches.
White or black CutAway Heavy?: Use black on dark fabrics so the backing does not show at the design edges or through thin spots. Use white on light and mid-tone fabrics. The stabilizer is otherwise the same weight and job. CutAway Heavy Black 15"
Which width should I buy?: Buy the width that fits your largest hoop with room to clamp. The 10" roll covers 4" x 4" to 6" x 10" hoops, the 15" roll reaches 8" x 12", and the 20" roll is for large hoops and multi-needle machines. All are 10 yards long. CutAway Heavy 20" x 10 yd
How do I trim a cut-away after embroidery?: Unhoop the piece, then trim the backing with curved embroidery scissors, leaving a small margin around the design so the stitches stay supported. Round the corners so they do not poke through the garment. Do not cut close enough to nick a stitch.
Is there a softer option for lightweight or light-colored knits?: Yes. A heavy cut-away can show through or feel stiff on t-shirt knits. OESD PolyMesh is a lightweight no-show mesh cut-away for thinner fabrics, and Sulky Soft N Sheer is a similar lightweight option. OESD PolyMesh White 15"