Fusible Body for Craft and Home Dec Applications
Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse is a non-woven fusible stabilizer that adds body and structure to fabric through heat-activated adhesive bonding. Positioned between lightweight fusible interfacing and the heavier structured stabilizers in the Pellon catalog, Craft-Fuse provides the firm-but-not-rigid body that craft bags, home dec items, and fabric accessories require to look structured and hold their shape through use. The 20-inch width accommodates most craft and home dec cutting dimensions efficiently.
808 Craft-Fuse in the Pellon Stabilizer Family
Understanding where Craft-Fuse fits among Pellon stabilizers: SF101 Shape-Flex is a woven fusible for garment fabric -- flexible and soft. 808 Craft-Fuse is a non-woven fusible for craft and home dec -- firmer and more dimensional. 809 Décor-Bond is a heavier non-woven sew-in for maximum structure. 987F Fusible Fleece adds padded loft rather than flat body. Craft-Fuse fills the specific position of medium-body fusible non-woven for craft applications that need structure without padding and prefer fusible over sew-in attachment.
Top 10 Uses
- Tote Bag and Purse Panel Construction -- Adds flat, firm body to bag outer panels that hold their shape without bulk.
- Placemats and Table Runners -- Provides the firm, flat body that makes table linens lie flat and feel appropriately structured.
- Fabric Boxes and Organizers -- Structure for fabric storage containers that need body without the thickness of foam stabilizers.
- Book and Journal Covers -- Firm but not rigid body for fabric-covered books and decorative journals.
- Quilted Home Dec Accessories -- Stabilizer for quilted pillows, picture frames, and other home dec items requiring structured fabric.
- Applique Base Stabilization -- Use as a base stabilizer under applique fabric for crisp, flat applique placement.
- Machine Embroidery Base -- Provides the stable, non-shifting base that machine embroidery requires on home dec fabric.
- Craft Projects Requiring Fabric Body -- Any craft application where fabric needs to behave more like a structured material.
- Classroom and Workshop Stabilizer Supply -- Economical bolt format for teaching and workshop use where stabilizer is consumed in quantity.
- Lighter-Weight Alternative to Décor-Bond -- When Décor-Bond is too firm for the application, Craft-Fuse provides similar non-woven structure at lighter weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fiber content of Craft-Fuse 808?
Pellon 808 is a non-woven polyester-based stabilizer with a heat-activated fusible adhesive. Check the product label for precise fiber specifications.
Is Craft-Fuse washable?
Yes -- the fused bond maintains integrity through normal machine washing. Tumble dry low is recommended to preserve the fused bond over repeated washings.
How does Craft-Fuse differ from standard garment interfacing?
Standard garment interfacing (like SF101) is designed to move and drape with fabric. Craft-Fuse is stiffer and more dimensional -- it adds body rather than just stability, making it appropriate for craft and home dec applications that need structural firmness.
Shop Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse Stabilizer
Fusible non-woven body for craft, bag, and home dec projects. Structure through heat, not stitching.
