Description
Kimberbell Wash-Away is the stabilizer to use when every bit of it must come out after stitching: freestanding lace, cutwork and sheer fabrics. It dissolves in about 20 seconds in cool water, so nothing is left behind to show through or stiffen the finished piece.
The 20" x 10 yard roll is wide enough for large hoops and multi-hooped lace. For hard-to-hoop items and low stitch count designs, use Wash-Away Sticky-Back; for terry and fleece, put Wash-Away Topping on top.
Specifications
| Type | Wash-away (water-soluble) stabilizer, non-woven |
|---|---|
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Fusible | No |
| Width x length | 20" x 10 yards |
| Best for | Freestanding lace, cutwork, sheer fabrics |
| Removal | Dissolves in cool water in about 20 seconds |
| Care | Follow the fabric care instructions |
| Also available as | Sticky-Back 12" x 5 yd · Sticky-Back 20" x 5 yd · Topping 12" x 10 yd |
| SKU | CDS-KDST121 |
What one 20" x 10 yd roll makes
~180
4" x 4" hoop cuts
6" x 6"
6" x 6"
~90
5" x 7" hoop cuts
8" x 10"
8" x 10"
~54
6" x 10" hoop cuts
9" x 13"
9" x 13"
~32
8" x 12" hoop cuts
11" x 15"
11" x 15"
Cuts are the hoop size plus about 2" each way, laid along the 10-yard length at the 20" width and turned where that fits more. Counts are approximate and assume no waste.
Compare and choose
- Wash-Away or Wash-Away Sticky-Back: which do I need?
- Plain Wash-Away is hooped with the fabric and is the one for freestanding lace and cutwork. Sticky-Back has a water-soluble adhesive so you can float hard-to-hoop items on it; it is meant for low stitch count designs. Wash-Away Sticky-Back 20" x 5 yd
- How do I remove it?
- Trim the excess, then rinse or soak the piece in cool water. It dissolves in about 20 seconds. Rinse lace thoroughly and lay it flat to dry.
- Is it firm enough for freestanding lace?
- Kimberbell rates it ideal for freestanding lace. For very dense lace, hoop two layers. If you want a heavier film, Sulky Ultra Solvy is the extra-firm option. Sulky Ultra Solvy 19-1/2" x 3 yd
- Tear-away, cut-away or wash-away: which stabilizer do I need?
- Tear-away is for stable woven fabrics where no backing should stay behind: it supports the stitching, then tears off. Cut-away stays in the project permanently and is the right choice for knits, sweatshirts and anything that stretches, because the stitches need support through every wash. Wash-away dissolves in water and is for freestanding lace, sheers and projects where no trace of stabilizer can remain. See a cut-away option
- How does it compare to OESD AquaMesh?
- Both are fabric-like water-soluble stabilizers that rinse out completely, and both come 20" wide. Pick by brand preference and the hoop sizes you use. AquaMesh 20" x 10 yd
