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Terry towels and bathrobes are a great choice for machine embroidery. Terry fabric is thick, stable, and usually made with a high percentage of cotton, making it durable and heat-resistant during hooping. With the right techniques, your embroidery will look professional and last through many washes. Best Embroidery Designs for Terry Cloth When choosing a machine embroidery design for towels or robes: Use bold satin columns and tatami fills Avoid fine linework and thin satin elements—they tend to disappear into the pile of the terry fabric Tips for Successful Embroidery Use a Topping Film Place a layer of water-soluble or heat-removable topping over the fabric before stitching. This prevents the thread from sinking into the loops of the fabric and ensures a clean, raised embroidery. Thread Choice Matters Since towels are frequently washed, polyester threads are recommended. They're stronger and more resistant to moisture, heat, and detergents compared to rayon threads. Double-Sided Embroidery (Optional) For projects like monogrammed towels where the back is visible, use a bobbin thread that matches the top thread color to make the reverse side look neat. Stabilizer Use Terry cloth is thick and doesn’t stretch much, so a bottom stabilizer is often not necessary. However, adding a light cut-away or tear-away backing is optional if you want extra structure. After Embroidery Remove the topping: Tear away most of the water-soluble or heat-away film after stitching. Clean up gently: Use a piece of clean fabric moistened with warm water to wipe away remaining bits of water-soluble film. If you used a heat-away topping, gently press it with an iron to melt and remove it. Your Embroidered Towel Is Ready! Now you can enjoy your personalized towel or robe — soft, stylish, and stitched to perfection.