Additional Stabilizers and Interfacing at Linda's Electric Quilters
This roundup covers tearaway, cut-away, foam, and foundation stabilizers beyond the core lines. For fuller coverage see the Pellon complete guide, Floriani embroidery stabilizers, and the Soft and Stable guide.
Pellon 371 Fuse-N-Tear Stabilizer -- 20"x10 yd
Pellon 371 Fuse-N-Tear is a fusible tearaway stabilizer -- it irons onto the wrong side of fabric before machine embroidery or applique, providing firm support during stitching, then tears away cleanly after the work is complete. At 43 orders it's among the most-purchased Pellon products at Linda's. The fusible backing eliminates hooping distortion by bonding the fabric to the stabilizer before hooping.
Pellon ES114 Easy-Shaper Interfacing -- 20"x10 yd
Easy-Shaper is Pellon's crisp fusible interfacing for structured applications -- stiffer than standard interfacings, it produces the firm, shape-holding quality needed for structured bags, hat brims, box corners, and any project requiring a rigid finish. The 20" width and 10-yard bolt provide good value for production use.
Ricky Tims Stable Stuff -- 8-1/2"x11" 50pk
Stable Stuff by Ricky Tims is a self-adhesive, tear-away foundation paper designed specifically for foundation paper piecing -- it's more fabric-like than standard office paper, tears away cleanly without distorting stitched seams, and is stable enough to maintain accurate lines through the full piecing process. The 8.5"x11" format prints directly on a standard inkjet printer for custom pattern printing. At 33 orders it has a committed following among foundation-paper-piecers.
PolyMesh White -- 15"x10 yds
PolyMesh is a soft, knit-feel mesh stabilizer for machine embroidery on stretch fabrics, T-shirts, and knitwear -- the mesh structure moves slightly with the fabric rather than constraining it rigidly, preventing puckering on stretch and knit materials. At 33 orders this is a well-used product in Linda's embroidery customer base.
In-R-Form Plus Double Sided Fusible Foam -- 18"x58"
In-R-Form Plus is a double-sided fusible foam stabilizer -- iron to adhere fabric to both sides simultaneously for structured bag making, pot holders, and dimensional craft projects. The "Plus" version provides extra loft and padding compared to standard In-R-Form.
Soft and Stable White -- 18"x58"
The 18"x58" cut of Soft and Stable (ByAnnie) provides exactly the right amount for a standard tote bag project in one cut. See the full Soft and Stable guide for more details on this product family.
Base Stabilizer -- 7.75"x20.5"
A specialty stabilizer cut sized for specific bag and accessory base applications -- provides rigid structure to bag bottoms and project bases.
Paper Piece Pack for La Passacaglia
Pre-printed foundation papers for the La Passacaglia quilt -- one of the most ambitious English paper-piecing projects in contemporary quilting, designed by Willyne Hammerstein. The complete paper pack eliminates the need to cut hundreds of individual paper shapes by hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use tearaway vs cut-away stabilizer?
Tearaway (like Fuse-N-Tear) is for stable woven fabrics and designs where the stabilizer is removed completely after stitching. Cut-away and mesh types (like PolyMesh) stay in the garment permanently and are essential for knits and stretch fabrics, where removing all support would let the embroidery distort over time.
What's the difference between In-R-Form and Soft and Stable?
Both are foam stabilizers for structured bags. Soft and Stable is sew-in with a fabric face on both sides; In-R-Form Plus is double-sided fusible, letting you iron your exterior and lining fabric directly to the foam. Fusible speeds construction; sew-in gives slightly more flexibility to reposition.
Can I print foundation patterns on Stable Stuff?
Yes -- Stable Stuff's 8.5"x11" sheets feed through standard inkjet printers, so you can print foundation paper piecing patterns directly onto them. It tears away more cleanly than office paper and doesn't distort stitches when removed.
