Interfacing, stabilizers and batting
Interfacing for garments and bags from Pellon and HeatnBond; embroidery stabilizers from OESD and DIME; structural foam and fleece from Bosal, Pellon and ByAnnie for bags; and quilt batting from The Warm Company, Hobbs, Bliss and Pellon in cotton, 80/20 cotton-poly, wool, bamboo and polyester. Most lines are sold by the yard or by the pre-cut package; the page states which. Cut yardage is not returnable, so check the width and weight before ordering.
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Pellon Heavyweight 20 in x 30 yd$111.99 -
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Pellon Shir-Tailor 20 in x 25 yd$125.99 -
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Picking interfacing and batting
Interfacing is chosen by weight and by whether it fuses. Featherweight and lightweight fusibles for collars and facings on blouses; medium-weight woven fusibles (Pellon Shape-Flex, HeatnBond Woven) for shirting and quilting-cotton garments; heavyweight and Peltex for bag bases and hat brims; fusible fleece and the foam products (Bosal In-R-Form, Pellon Flex-Foam, ByAnnie Soft and Stable) for bags that need to hold a shape.
Stabilizers are chosen by the embroidery and the fabric. Cut-away for knits and anything stretchy, tear-away for stable wovens, wash-away for freestanding lace and sheer fabrics, and a sticky-backed stabilizer for items that cannot be hooped. Weight follows the stitch density of the design.
Batting is chosen by loft and fiber. 100% cotton (Warm & Natural, Hobbs Tuscany Cotton) is low-loft, drapes well and shrinks slightly for the traditional crinkle; 80/20 cotton-poly (Hobbs Heirloom, Pellon) is the all-rounder with a little more loft and less shrinkage; wool is the warmest and best for showing off quilting; bamboo blends are soft and cool; polyester is the lightest, cheapest and washes hardest. Check the recommended quilting distance on the package — it varies from 2 to 10 inches between lines.
Batting is sold by the yard off a bolt or as pre-cut crib, twin, queen and king packages; by-the-yard orders are cut to length and not returnable.
Frequently asked questions
What batting for a baby quilt?
100% cotton or 80/20 — both wash well and are low-loft. Pre-cut crib packages are the easiest buy.
Cut-away or tear-away stabilizer?
Cut-away for knits, fleece and anything stretchy; tear-away for stable woven cotton and linen. When unsure, cut-away is the safer choice.
Can I return interfacing cut by the yard?
No — cut yardage is not returnable. Pre-cut packages can be returned unopened within 30 days.