what do you actually use to keep fabric from shifting during machine embroidery because i keep getting puckering no matter what i do
been doing machine embroidery for about a year and a half now and the one thing i cannot figure out is how to keep the fabric completely stable while the machine is running. i use stabilizer backing but i still get puckering on lighter fabrics and the design shifts just enough to throw everything off especially on anything with tight registration.
i've tried hooping tighter, different stabilizer weights, even tape in some cases and nothing has fully solved it. a friend mentioned that some people use a spray adhesive specifically for embroidery to tack the fabric down before stitching but i've never tried it and i don't know if it gums up the needle or leaves residue on the fabric after.
has anyone actually used spray adhesive as part of their embroidery process? did it make a real difference and is there anything i should watch out for before i try it?