Wash Away

Paper Wash Away, as its name implies, is a stabiliser that dissolves and “washes away” in water. Use this paper-like material as backing and stability for embroidered lacemaking, then simply dissolve it away in warm soapy water to leave your designs behind! Typically used for lace-making and other free-standing projects.

White – 50 centimetres by 100 metre roll

‘Solvy’ is technically a ‘washaway’, as it is a water-soluble material. Solvy differs as it appears plastic and transparent, and has a filmy thin texture. Solvy is the ideal topping for fabric and materials with a pile – towels, polar fleece garments, etc. The softer and bulkier the fabric, the easier stitches tend to disappear into the material resulting in unsightly embroideries – so use Solvy to combat this. It is not ideal for lacemaking, as it is not as thick/stiff, and is likely to tear under the strain.

Clear (Opaque) – 100 centimetres by 200 metre roll