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== Prepare the Item You Will Embroider ==

===If your item will be laundered, pre-wash it.===
When using woven fabrics, be sure to iron any wrinkles smooth before placing it into the hoop.

Be aware that if you are using a disappearing or water-soluble fabric marker or pencil to help you with placement, ironing over those marks may make them permanent, so iron '''before''' making any positioning marks.


===Choose and apply the appropriate backing for your project. ===

Advice on stabilizers can be found in Section 4, pages 22-25 of the ''Barudan BENT Operation Guide''. 

Information is also available on the Internet:
*[https://www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/machine-embroidery-stabilizer-guide/ Embroidery Stabilizers Made Easy]
*[https://allstitch.com/blogs/embroidery-blogs/embroidery-stabilizer-guide-to-choosing-the-right-backings AllStitch Guide to Choosing the Right Backings]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDy86jaLLE SEWING REPORT Video - Choosing Stabilizer Types]


===Place your item in the appropriately-sized hoop for the project.===  
Guidance about where to place embroidered motifs on different types of items can be found in Section 4, pages 21-22 of the ''Barudan BENT Operation Guide''.

You may find this Video Tutorial helpful: [https://www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/machine-embroidery-beginners-how-to-hoop-tutorial/ Beginner's How To Hoop Tutorial]