Soft N Sheer Extra vs original Soft N Sheer?

Extra is one and a half times as heavy and fusible. Original is lighter and sew-in. Choose Extra for knits that need more support or slide in the hoop; choose original for t-shirts and light fabrics where you want the least bulk.

Which side is fusible and how do I fuse it?

The coated side is the fusible side; it feels slightly rough or shiny compared with the plain side. Place it coated side down on the wrong side of the fabric and press with a dry iron, testing heat on a scrap first. Let it cool before hooping.

Soft N Sheer Extra vs OESD PolyMesh Fusible?

Both are fusible cut-aways for knits that should stay soft. PolyMesh Fusible is a lightweight no-show mesh, good for sweater knits and lightweight wovens; Soft N Sheer Extra is a little heavier and gives more body. Pick PolyMesh Fusible for the lightest garments.

Can I really use it instead of batting in a quilted garment?

Sulky suggests it as an alternative to fleece or batting in quilted garments. It gives body and holds stitches without the loft of batting, so the garment stays thin and drapes better. If you want visible puffiness in the quilting, use a thin batting instead.

Can I use Soft N Sheer Extra on woven fabrics?

Yes. Sulky positions it for lightweight knits and wovens: it gives permanent stability and its stretch resistance keeps the design from pulling or sagging during stitching, laundering and wearing. On crisp, stable wovens that do not need permanent support, a tear-away such as Sulky Totally Stable is the lighter choice.

Cut Away Soft N Sheer Extra 12in x 8yd - Linda's Electric Quilters

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Cut Away Soft N Sheer Extra 12in x 8yd

Name: Cut Away Soft N Sheer Extra 12in x 8yd
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SKU: CDS-237-12
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Sulky Soft N Sheer Extra is an iron-on cut-away stabilizer: one and a half times as heavy as original Soft N Sheer, with a fusible coating so you press it to the back of the fabric before hooping. Fusing stops knits from stretching and shifting while you hoop and stitch, and because it is a cut-away, it stays in to support the design through laundering and wearing.

Sulky calls it the perfect weight for knits, and a good alternative to fleece or batting in quilted garments. This roll is 12" wide, which covers 4" x 4" through 6" x 10" hoops, and an 8" x 12" hoop when the cut is turned. For a lighter, sew-in version, see Soft N Sheer.

Specifications

Type	Cut-away, non-woven, fusible (iron-on)
Weight	Medium (one and a half times the weight of original Soft N Sheer)
Fusible	Yes, iron-on coating on one side
Width x length	12" x 8 yards
Color	White
Best for	Knits, quilted garments (in place of fleece or batting), fabrics that shift in the hoop
Removal	Trim away excess; the rest stays in permanently
Care	Follow the fabric care instructions for the garment
Also available as	Soft N Sheer 12" (sew-in) · Soft N Sheer 8" (sew-in) · Cut-Away Plus 7-2/3"
SKU	CDS-237-12

~96 4" x 4" hoop cuts
6" x 6"

~36 5" x 7" hoop cuts
8" x 10"

~22 6" x 10" hoop cuts
9" x 13"

~19 8" x 12" hoop cuts
11" x 15"

Cuts are the hoop size plus about 2" each way, laid along the 8-yard length at the 12" width and turned where that fits more. Counts are approximate and assume no waste. Figured on the 8-yard length in the product title.

Soft N Sheer Extra vs original Soft N Sheer?: Extra is one and a half times as heavy and fusible. Original is lighter and sew-in. Choose Extra for knits that need more support or slide in the hoop; choose original for t-shirts and light fabrics where you want the least bulk. Sulky Soft N Sheer 12" x 11 yd
Which side is fusible and how do I fuse it?: The coated side is the fusible side; it feels slightly rough or shiny compared with the plain side. Place it coated side down on the wrong side of the fabric and press with a dry iron, testing heat on a scrap first. Let it cool before hooping.
Soft N Sheer Extra vs OESD PolyMesh Fusible?: Both are fusible cut-aways for knits that should stay soft. PolyMesh Fusible is a lightweight no-show mesh, good for sweater knits and lightweight wovens; Soft N Sheer Extra is a little heavier and gives more body. Pick PolyMesh Fusible for the lightest garments. OESD PolyMesh Fusible 15"
Can I really use it instead of batting in a quilted garment?: Sulky suggests it as an alternative to fleece or batting in quilted garments. It gives body and holds stitches without the loft of batting, so the garment stays thin and drapes better. If you want visible puffiness in the quilting, use a thin batting instead.
Can I use Soft N Sheer Extra on woven fabrics?: Yes. Sulky positions it for lightweight knits and wovens: it gives permanent stability and its stretch resistance keeps the design from pulling or sagging during stitching, laundering and wearing. On crisp, stable wovens that do not need permanent support, a tear-away such as Sulky Totally Stable is the lighter choice. Sulky Totally Stable 12" x 12 yd