Pellon 805 Wonder-Under Fusible Web 17in x 10 Yards

The Pellon 805 Wonder-Under Fusible Web — 17" x 10 Yards is a heavyweight, paper-backed fusible web for permanent, no-sew appliqué bonding. Wonder-Under bonds two fabric layers together with a strong permanent fuse that holds appliqué shapes securely through washing and use — the appropriate choice for cut-edge raw appliqué and any appliqué technique where the fused bond replaces stitching.

Top 10 Questions About Pellon 805 Wonder-Under

What is Wonder-Under used for?: Permanent appliqué bonding: trace the appliqué shape on the paper backing, cut out, fuse to the wrong side of appliqué fabric, cut the shape, remove the paper, and fuse the shape to the quilt top. The fused bond holds the shape permanently without stitching in place-and-cut appliqué techniques.
Is Wonder-Under the same as Steam-A-Seam?: Both are fusible webs but with different characteristics. Wonder-Under is a standard permanent fusible; Steam-A-Seam 2 has a repositionable first-bond that allows repositioning before final pressing. For appliqué where positioning flexibility is important, Steam-A-Seam is preferred; for direct fuse-and-cut, Wonder-Under is reliable and widely available.
Does Wonder-Under fused appliqué need to be stitched?: For raw-edge appliqué intended to be permanent without stitching, Wonder-Under’s bond holds through normal washing. For finished-edge appliqué with buttonhole or zigzag stitching, the stitching provides additional durability and a finished appearance.
Is Wonder-Under washable?: Yes — the Wonder-Under bond is designed for laundering. For quilts that will be washed frequently, edge-stitching the appliqué shapes is recommended for maximum durability.
How is Wonder-Under applied?: Rough/adhesive side to the wrong side of appliqué fabric. Press with a dry iron at medium heat (cotton setting for quilting cotton). Allow to cool. Cut the shape. Peel the paper backing. Position on the quilt top and press again to permanently fuse.
Is the 17" width standard for most appliqué?: 17" accommodates most individual appliqué shapes. For large appliqué shapes exceeding the width, multiple pieces can be used to cover larger areas.
Can Wonder-Under be traced on?: Yes — the paper backing accepts pencil, pen, and marker tracing for drawing appliqué shapes directly on the product before cutting.
Is 10 yards economical for production appliqué?: Yes — 10 yards provides substantial appliqué project inventory for production or regular appliqué work.
Is Wonder-Under different from Lite Steam-A-Seam?: Yes — Wonder-Under is a standard fusible web; Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 is a two-sided repositionable fusible with a different application workflow. Wonder-Under is typically stiffer after bonding than Lite Steam-A-Seam.
Is Wonder-Under appropriate for raw-edge fusible appliqué quilts?: Yes — raw-edge fusible appliqué is one of the most popular contemporary quilt techniques and Wonder-Under is one of the most widely used products for this technique.