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BACKING
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Woven or non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered. Provides support and stability. Available in two basic types - cutaway and tearaway. Also known as stabilizer in the home embroidery market.
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BATTERY BACK-UP
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System that provides power to preserve stitch memory and pantograph position in case of machine power loss.
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BEAN STITCH
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Three stitches placed back and forth between two points. Often used for outlining.
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BIRDNESTING
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Collection of thread between the embroidered goods and the throat plate, resembling a bird's nest. Caused by improper stitch formation.
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BOBBIN
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Round assembly that holds the lower thread. The bobbin thread combines with the top thread to form a stitch.
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BOBBIN CASE
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Case that houses the bobbin and fastens it into the hook assembly. It also allows for tensioning of the bobbin thread.
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BOBBIN THREAD
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Thread that is interlocked with the top thread to form a stitch.
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