Removing Water Soluble Embroidery Toppings - THE EASIEST WAY!

In this video, John Deer shares one of his favorite embroidery tips! Created 25 years ago in his commercial factory this is the easiest way to remove water-soluble toppings / solvy. A unique technique that works perfectly and only takes a few seconds!
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[@colleenmarierouse1377]

Never heard this one before. This one is one of the best tips I will see if it works, but first have to get a tennis ball. Thank you

[@pma613]

Happy to be here. 🌱💛

[@ansiaaa]

you can only get tips like this from someone who worked in this field for decades! thank you for sharing it

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

I've been doing this since I was a boy! Glad you enjoyed :) Thanks for watching!

[@Ashley-ln5ui]

Wow thank you thank you again thank you 🙏

[@acebaker3623]

I use a wet toothbrush, works great,

[@hreynol430]

wow. thanks. ill try this

[@kspec2001]

so glad i found this out now at the beginning rather than after spending hours and hours trying to remove it lol. thank you !

[@kathleenrobertson6793]

Thank you sooo much for this info....have to get a tennis ball. Will save time and a cheaper water bill as I am one of those that runs my towels thru a rinse cycle to get rid of the WSS.

[@lindacyprus1255]

Love this tip. It's similar to how I use a label that I peel off something to remove the remaining little pieces or glue. Thanks.

[@LeanneMyers-nl4di]

thankyou, as a beginner i am loving all your videos

[@sweetp1015]

Omg! I just needed this yesterday. So glad I seen this.

[@yolandaliebenberg5417]

Good tip. Thank you

[@flameon58]

OMG! Mind blown! Thanks John.

[@MarianPena-seamstobesew]

Genius!! Thank You!!

[@debbietrites2608]

Great idea!! LOVE it!!!

[@Psalm139v13]

Thank you, John, I appreciate that you freely share your knowledge!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Psalm139 v13 you are most welcome :)

[@evelynagbasonu3096]

Thanks

[@madelinedonley3642]

What a great tip! Thanks

[@KimSokil-rs5nn]

Just went through doing lace ornaments - this tip will work great!

[@Nice2craft]

Great tip!! Thank you for sharing John.

[@suearmour5785]

Wow that’s a great tip! I usually end up washing it out or spraying but that takes time. Will use this tip from now on 💗

[@marciameyer5584]

Great tip, Thanks!

[@anelmazeiss1843]

Thank you. Helps a lot💯

[@dianasimpson6707]

thanks for keeping us informed

[@debbiestreet6795]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@joanmcfadyen]

Excellent tip!

[@BeverleyArcher]

Have this really good . Have learnt so much from watching your video. Thank you.

[@teresaluna1936]

Awesome tip! Thanks so much

[@ch4093]

Love this tip! Thank you.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Carol!

[@orinnoco2919]

I am impressed!

[@fathertime55]

Amazingly easy - thanks for sharing!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Kristy :) Enjoy

[@garbagecanfpv9901]

thank you for the tip ... i just started watching your channel. i love it

[@jillspannaus8327]

OMG! This is AMAZING! Thanks so so much! What an easy fix!

[@jtemple768]

Excellent, can't wait to try this! As always, thank you John!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Jan, enjoy!

[@LucyLu70]

Thank you definitely will try that

[@brichter6630]

That is just brilliant! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure! :)

[@bonnies8762]

I know it is a bit late but saw this yesterday and it is a great hint.

[@margaret2247]

Fabulous! Thank you!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Margie Sue you are most welcome :)

[@wendegennardo222]

Thank you. I will use this tip.

[@Ms88keys1]

Incredible! Wow, so glad I found this video, and you. Will definitely be doing this tonight as I was trying to see if there were some good ideas out there, and here I found you! I definitely subbed.

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks 🙏

[@LadyJane721]

What a great tip, thanks!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

LadyJane721 my pleasure Jane! Thanks for watching :)

[@helenlashmar684]

what a FANTASTIC tip I am sure to use it Thanks

[@lorrainestrong3047]

What a great tip. Thank you for sharing. I woud never have thought of such a clever idea.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed Lorriane :)

[@gillscarisbrick3935]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Gill, thanks for watching! :)

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

Great tip

[@billfromwestseneca1096]

What a great idea!!...Thanks John for all of your wonderful tips and information! I'm learning more from you than any other source. Fantastic. thanks again!!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos BIll :) Thanks for watching!

[@Annettec457]

Great tip👍

[@kellyhipkins5616]

AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@lisagird8108]

I absolutely love your Videos and information, after trying your Wilcom Trial version I am saving up to invest in it for my small business. Thank you for all you teach us.

[@saramartin6077]

Excited

[@deborahpierce5445]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mygeorge1951]

Thank you!

[@sixfootsix2k2]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@carolinekalokerinos9352]

Hi John, love solvy. Always got in my backings family. I do like using it on polo shirts & tee shirts as I found it does bring out the stitches beautifully. At the moment I do have 10 polo shirts to embroiderer for a golf team and will be putting t\solvy on top.

[@worthtelling9341]

Thanks very helpful

[@Peedee3030]

Excellent

[@carmt52]

great tip

[@Jag111vip]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome ;) Enjoy Julie!

[@achimpsenitza4545]

Great - thanks - with greetings from Germany

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@DaveTookOver]

Thanks!

[@pennydettmar9892]

Brilliant idea, l always used a kids paint brush & warm water

[@faviolamartinezsewdigitizing]

Are you a genius? Thanks for the great tip, can’t wait to use it!

[@acweller]

Brilliant :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks Catherine

[@Kayla-hw6hx]

Omg that's so simple and genius.. I usually use a wet rag and rub off what's left. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Kay, glad you enjoyed :)

[@Chellybelly813thatsme]

Thanks imma have to that🥰

[@petromoore8191]

Awesome thanks for a great tip

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@daniellejones3101]

This is the best thing, have to try it! I use steam from an iron which allows me to scrape it off a lot easier w my nail.

[@amanwithnoname3774]

great tips

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@sandrastephens1508]

I’m brand new to embroidery and want to thank you for a great tip Sincerely Sandra 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video :) Thanks for watching

[@embroiderydesignpro8049]

OMG that is so much better than my sponge. I take a sponge and put solvy on it - this is so much better since the tennis ball is hard you have more control. GREAT!

[@annwaters9484]

Thank you! I have been very reluctant to using wss because I didn't want to have to wash an embroidered article. I am definitely going to try this! Great solution so now I will try wss for the first time! :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy :)

[@judeeclark8746]

Thank you so much.....what a great tip! to the Dollar Store I go!!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@andreatthatsme]

Thank you

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@sr.marycatharineperry547]

WIld! THANKS!

[@beverleybrown1964]

Ha how good is this tip. Must try

[@kreativschneiderei]

Thanks for the tip - I didn't know about that 🤩🤩🤩 I will buy a Tennis ball as soon as possible 😅

[@marianne21220]

Thank you Will definitely give this a try.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

You're most welcome Totes

[@SUN-it6rf]

Thanks for a neat tip. Appreciate it.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Sure thing Suri, glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for watching!

[@dianebonds1526]

John, Thank you so much for the Solvy tip. I will use it tomorrow, just need to get tennis balls.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

My pleasure Diane :) Enjoy!

[@marianela6674]

Wow, loved, THANK YOU. One question can you tell me please what brand of embroidery thread is the best? thank you

[@Kreeson]

Would never have thought of using a tennis ball or adding the scraps to it too! What a great tip, will be trying it out!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

There's always something new to learn :) Enjoy Kreeson!

[@nadinebarksdale]

I wish I saw this earlier today. Just mailed off some towels and instructed the customer to wash them upon arrival.

[@marthaaguilar1213]

Love it! How easy. I've saved scraps and now I know what to with them.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Perfect, you just need a tennis ball & you're set Martha :)

[@lynnemmons9250]

@@EmbroideryLegacy How do you store your tennis ball when not in use. I tried this and when i wasn't using i placed in zip lock bag (not a good idea because it molded

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

@@lynnemmons9250 oh no! I just put mine away by itself. You can simply set it on the shelf or where ever you'd like to store it. The ball will harden when dry.

[@Slipknotxvans]

genius

[@omar-4eva]

Great video. Would you be able to create a video on using those hooping stations? :)

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Hi Omar, we have a few videos ready and will be posting very soon :) Thanks for watching!

[@teresahansen3792]

John, will this work on the sew and wash stabilizer also??

[@pamornes8758]

for terry cloth towels.

[@leesahunter2489]

Will this work with the wash away fabric style stabilizer also, just did some blankets using that on the back and this would of come in handy.

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Hi Leesa, This works specifically with the water-soluble topping, the backing is more of a fiber base and will not react the same way.

[@aflynn37]

@@EmbroideryLegacy So do you have any tips on removing the backing? Other than washing in a washing machine, or soaking the whole item?

[@judybailey98]

Thank you, who knew?

[@sreihart]

Would this work on the thicker Ultra Solvy?

[@uproarink]

What is that hooping contraption on the right and left side of the table?

[@margaretbambuy6160]

Can u reuse the covered tennis ball? Do u just reset it to use it again? Tu!

[@pamornes8758]

can I use any kind of water soluble stabilizer or should I use one that says topper?

[@juttahanneman7564]

Thanks for sharing with us, can you use the ball over and over again

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Jutta Hanneman yes, over and over again. Just make sure when you use it to wet the area of the ball and rub a bit until it’s tacky, then it lifts off the exposed wss.

[@juttahanneman7564]

@@EmbroideryLegacy I tried this tip of yours and have a problem with it, i damped the balle and tried to apply the coatings but it doesnt stick to the ball, must the ball be very wet of hot water or what am i doing wrong? Here in South Africa it is called Aquafilm disapearing Laundry Bag and it dissolves in hot water

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Jutta Hanneman getting the “ball” started is the most difficult part. For the first couple layers I’ll use a couple small sheets of the stabilizer, not just the scraps. Once the first couple layers is on then the scraps adhere much easier.

[@juttahanneman7564]

@@EmbroideryLegacy I will try it but must the ball be just damp or wet wet

[@ruthpatterson6376]

How many layers, or how thick should I have the solvy??

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

I would start with 2-3, then keep adding everytime you have scraps :)

[@maryanndunham4457]

Thank you sew much! I use tons of WSS. Great tip. I'm thrilled you are sharing your tips and techniques videos. Angel Huggers!

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Thanks for watching Mary, glad you enjoyed :)

[@aceboogie959]

I tried it, since every other tip i got from here worked like a charm, but this one is not working for me. Is it maybe that my solvi is a little bit thicker and the trick only works on super thin solvi?

[@aznmike2904]

does this work with any kind of WSS or does it have to solvy? i really want this to work

[@EmbroideryLegacy]

Azn Mike solve is a brand name, I’ve found that similar products have the same results. Just be sure to make it tacky when adding layers or using it to remove the product. If it is too wet it will just make a mess.

[@ClaudiaArnold]

Wow! What's the story, who came up with this and how? 😲