Light Weight vs Feather Weight HeatnBond: which do I need?

Light Weight is the heavier of the two and is the right one for most blouse, dress and skirt fabrics: it adds enough support for a collar or facing to hold its shape while the fabric still drapes. Feather Weight is lighter still, for sheers, very delicate fabrics and lining. If you are unsure, fuse a scrap of each to your fabric and feel the difference; Light Weight is the usual choice.

HeatnBond Light Weight vs Pellon P44F: what is the difference?

Both are lightweight, one-sided, non-woven fusibles 20" wide for light to medium garment fabrics. Pellon P44F is sold by the bolt in long lengths; HeatnBond Light Weight comes as a 2-yard cut or a 25-yard bolt. Performance is comparable, so buy whichever quantity and brand you prefer.

Should I use a woven fusible instead for bags or quilting?

Yes, for anything structural. A non-woven light fusible is a garment interfacing; it is not meant to carry the weight of a tote or stabilize a t-shirt block. For those jobs use a woven cotton fusible like Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex, which sews and washes like fabric.

2-yard cut or 25-yard bolt?

A 2-yard cut is 20" x 72", enough for the interfaced parts of several blouses or a dress and a skirt. The bolt is the same interfacing in a quantity that suits regular garment sewing; it stores flat and does not deteriorate.

How do I fuse it, and which side goes down?

The adhesive side is the slightly textured side. Lay it against the wrong side of the fabric, cover with a press cloth, and press with a dry iron per the package directions, lifting and overlapping instead of sliding. Let the piece cool before moving it. Always pre-test on a scrap, since delicate fabrics vary in how much heat they take.

Do I need to pre-wash it?

No. Shrinkage is minimal. Pre-wash the garment fabric without fabric softener so it does not shrink away from the interfacing later.

HeatnBond Light Weight Non-Woven Fusible, White 20 in

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HeatnBond Light Weight Non-Woven Fusible, White 20 in

Name: HeatnBond Light Weight Non-Woven Fusible, White 20 in
Brand: thermoweb.com
SKU: Q2414.Y
Price: 7.19 USD
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SKU: Q2414.Y

Size: 2 yd cut

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HeatnBond Light Weight is a non-woven fusible interfacing made for lightweight and delicate garment fabrics: silk, chambray, crepe, calico, challis and similar. It gives skirts, dresses and blouses the gentle support they need at collars, facings and plackets while letting the fabric keep its float and drape. The adhesive is on one side, so it irons directly onto the wrong side of the fabric with no basting or pinning, and the piece stops shifting while you sew.

There is no grain line, so you can cut and apply it in any direction, and shrinkage is minimal, so it needs no pre-washing. It is 100% polyester, white, 20" wide, machine washable and dryable, and made in the USA. Buy the 2-yard cut for a project or two, or the 25-yard bolt if you sew often. For sheer fabrics or a lining, the lighter HeatnBond Feather Weight is the better match.

Pre-test on a scrap and follow the package directions for iron setting; HeatnBond interfacings are pressed with a dry iron and a press cloth, holding the iron in place rather than sliding it.

Specifications

Type	Non-woven fusible interfacing
Weight	Light weight
Fusible	Yes, one side
Width x length	20" wide; 2 yard cut or 25 yard bolt
Fiber content	100% Polyester
Color	White
Grain	None; cut in any direction
Care	Machine washable and dryable; minimal shrinkage, no pre-washing needed
Best for	Silk, chambray, crepe, calico, challis; skirts, dresses, blouses needing gentle support
Also available as	HeatnBond Feather Weight 20" · HeatnBond Lt 20" x 1 yd (other listing)
SKU	TWDS-Q2414.Y (2 yd cut) · TWDS-Q2414 (25 yd bolt)

Light Weight vs Feather Weight HeatnBond: which do I need?: Light Weight is the heavier of the two and is the right one for most blouse, dress and skirt fabrics: it adds enough support for a collar or facing to hold its shape while the fabric still drapes. Feather Weight is lighter still, for sheers, very delicate fabrics and lining. If you are unsure, fuse a scrap of each to your fabric and feel the difference; Light Weight is the usual choice. HeatnBond Feather Weight 20"
HeatnBond Light Weight vs Pellon P44F: what is the difference?: Both are lightweight, one-sided, non-woven fusibles 20" wide for light to medium garment fabrics. Pellon P44F is sold by the bolt in long lengths; HeatnBond Light Weight comes as a 2-yard cut or a 25-yard bolt. Performance is comparable, so buy whichever quantity and brand you prefer. Pellon P44F Lightweight Fusible 20"
Should I use a woven fusible instead for bags or quilting?: Yes, for anything structural. A non-woven light fusible is a garment interfacing; it is not meant to carry the weight of a tote or stabilize a t-shirt block. For those jobs use a woven cotton fusible like Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex, which sews and washes like fabric. Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex woven fusible
2-yard cut or 25-yard bolt?: A 2-yard cut is 20" x 72", enough for the interfaced parts of several blouses or a dress and a skirt. The bolt is the same interfacing in a quantity that suits regular garment sewing; it stores flat and does not deteriorate.
How do I fuse it, and which side goes down?: The adhesive side is the slightly textured side. Lay it against the wrong side of the fabric, cover with a press cloth, and press with a dry iron per the package directions, lifting and overlapping instead of sliding. Let the piece cool before moving it. Always pre-test on a scrap, since delicate fabrics vary in how much heat they take.
Do I need to pre-wash it?: No. Shrinkage is minimal. Pre-wash the garment fabric without fabric softener so it does not shrink away from the interfacing later.