{"title":"Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse Stiff Non-Woven Interfacing 20in x 10 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePellon 808 Craft-Fuse Stiff Non-Woven Interfacing — 20\" x 10 Yards White\u003c\/strong\u003e is a crisp, rigid non-fusible non-woven stabilizer providing firm, shape-holding body for craft projects, structured fabric boxes, tote bag bases, hat brims, and any application requiring maximum stiffness from a fabric-compatible stabilizer. Craft-Fuse is stiffer than standard interfacings — it provides a board-like firmness that gives fabric a rigid, structured quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Questions About Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat makes Craft-Fuse different from standard interfacings?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCraft-Fuse provides a rigid, board-like stiffness significantly greater than standard sew-in or fusible interfacings. It is used when maximum stiffness is the design requirement — hat brims that hold their shape, fabric box walls that stand up straight, tote bag bases that prevent sagging.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Craft-Fuse fusible or sew-in?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCraft-Fuse is a sew-in stabilizer (non-fusible) that is incorporated by stitching between fabric layers or around the edge of a project. It can be coated with spray starch or fabric glue for temporary positioning during construction.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat projects is 808 best suited for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eStructured fabric boxes and baskets, rigid hat brims, tote bag bases, stiffened fabric book covers, structured pot holder frames, and any project where the fabric needs to hold a rigid shape rather than drape or fold.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Craft-Fuse be cut cleanly?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Craft-Fuse cuts cleanly with scissors or rotary cutter. The stiff non-woven construction maintains its shape after cutting without fraying.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Craft-Fuse washable in finished projects?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCheck current Pellon care recommendations. The stiffness of Craft-Fuse may be affected by repeated washing; projects requiring maximum rigidity may be dry-clean only.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Craft-Fuse be ironed?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eModerate iron heat is generally acceptable. Avoid high heat that might compress or deform the non-woven construction. Test on a scrap before applying to the project.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs 808 appropriate for fabric box patterns?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — fabric box patterns specifically requiring Craft-Fuse by name use the rigidity of 808 to create the standing box wall structure that gives fabric boxes their characteristic form.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat needle size is needed to sew through Craft-Fuse?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA size 14 or 16 needle is recommended for sewing through the stiff non-woven construction. Use a longer stitch length and a walking foot or even-feed mechanism for consistent feed.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs 20\" wide appropriate for hat brim and box wall applications?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — 20\" accommodates standard hat brim widths and fabric box wall dimensions for most patterns.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Craft-Fuse the stiffest interfacing in the Pellon line?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — 808 Craft-Fuse is specifically formulated as the maximum-stiffness option in the standard Pellon interfacing range for craft and structured project applications.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for Pellon 808 Craft-Fuse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric box and basket walls requiring rigid shape-holding structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHat brims requiring crisp, firm shape retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTote bag bases providing firm bottom structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured fabric book covers and journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric wall art requiring rigid backing that holds shape when hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny craft project requiring maximum stiffness from a fabric-compatible stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured accessories where fabric needs to maintain a fixed, rigid form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction of structured containers and organizers in quilted fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pellon-r-808-craft-fuse-r-stabilizer-20-x-10-yards-bolt-color-white","title":"Pellon® 808 Craft-Fuse® Stabilizer 20\" x 10 yards Bolt. 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