The Pellon 988 Sew-In Fleece — 45" x 10 Yards White Bolt is a non-fusible thick fleece stabilizer for bags, purses, and structured accessories. Unlike the fusible 987F version, the 988 Sew-In Fleece is attached to fabric layers by sewing rather than ironing, making it ideal for heat-sensitive fabrics where fusible adhesive would cause problems, or for quilters who prefer to baste or sew their stabilizer in place.
Product Details
- Width: 45"
- Length: 10 yards per bolt
- Type: Sew-in (non-fusible) thick fleece stabilizer
- Attachment: Baste or stitch to fabric — no ironing required
- Color: White
- Use: Bags, totes, structured accessories, and any project where fusing is not appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece and 988 Sew-In Fleece?
- 987F has a heat-activated adhesive on one side and bonds to fabric with an iron. 988 has no adhesive and must be stitched or basted to fabric layers. Use 987F for most standard bag projects; use 988 when working with heat-sensitive fabrics (vinyl, faux leather, metallic fabrics) where ironing is not possible, or when you prefer the sew-in attachment method.
- What fabrics require sew-in fleece instead of fusible?
- Vinyl, PUL (polyurethane laminate), faux leather, foil fabrics, and many specialty fabrics cannot be ironed. Sew-in fleece is the only option for these heat-sensitive materials.
- How do I attach sew-in fleece to my bag panels?
- Pin or clip the fleece to the wrong side of the bag exterior panel, then baste around the perimeter (1/8" from the edge). Once basted, the fleece and fabric panel are treated as a single layer for bag construction.
- Is sew-in fleece as thick as fusible fleece?
- Pellon 988 Sew-In is very similar in thickness to the 987F Fusible Fleece. The padding and structure provided are equivalent — only the attachment method differs.
- Can sew-in fleece be quilted through?
- Yes — like fusible fleece, sew-in fleece can be quilted through to create a flat-quilted surface before bag construction. This adds decorative quilting texture plus structural support in one step.
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