Pellon 988 Sew-In Fleece Stabilizer 45in x 10 Yards White
The Pellon 988 Sew-In Fleece Stabilizer — 45" x 10 Yards White is a substantial sew-in fleece stabilizer providing generous padding and structure without fusible application. Pellon 988 is notably thicker than standard fleece stabilizers, making it appropriate for projects requiring significant padding depth alongside sewn-in stability — a workhorse stabilizer for quilted bags, embroidery hooping, and padded home décor construction.
Top 10 Questions About Pellon 988 Sew-In Fleece
- How does 988 compare to Thermolam Plus?
- Pellon 988 is thicker and more substantial than Thermolam Plus, providing more padding depth for projects requiring more significant padding. Both are sew-in fleece stabilizers, but 988 provides more loft and body than the lighter Thermolam Plus.
- What projects is 988 best suited for?
- Heavily padded quilted bags and totes, embroidery hooping for substantial raised decoration, padded table runners and placemats requiring significant padding, and any project where Thermolam Plus is too thin but structured Soft and Stable is too rigid.
- Does 988 require a specific needle or presser foot?
- A walking foot is recommended for sewing through thick 988 layers. Use a size 14 or 16 needle and a longer stitch length (3.0–3.5mm) for smooth stitching through the substantial fleece construction.
- Is 988 fusible?
- No — 988 is sew-in only. It must be incorporated into the project by stitching, not by ironing. For a fusible fleece option, use Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece.
- Is 988 washable?
- Yes — when properly incorporated into a finished project, Pellon 988 survives normal laundering.
- What is the 45" width useful for?
- 45" accommodates standard bag panel cuts and quilting cotton widths. For larger projects, panels can be cut and seamed without significant structural impact on the finished project.
- Can 988 be used as a batting substitute?
- Yes — for small projects like table runners, tote bags, and accessories where Pellon 988 provides sufficient loft, it can substitute for standard batting with the advantage of providing more structural stability.
- Is 988 appropriate for machine embroidery stabilization?
- Yes — the substantial fleece body of 988 provides an excellent embroidery hooping stabilizer for projects requiring padded raised embroidery effects.
- How does 988 compare to 987F fusible?
- 988 is a sew-in with more loft and body than 987F fusible. For maximum padding depth via sewing, 988 is appropriate; for iron-on convenience at slightly less loft, 987F is the choice.
- Is the 10-yard bolt economical for production bag making?
- Yes — 10 yards provides multiple bag project worth of stabilizer at good per-yard economy for production bag makers.
Common Uses for Pellon 988 Sew-In Fleece
- Heavily padded quilted bags and totes requiring substantial sew-in padding
- Machine embroidery hooping for raised, padded embroidery effects
- Padded table runners and placemats requiring more substantial padding than Thermolam Plus
- Quilted home décor projects where significant sew-in padding depth is required
- Batting substitute for bags and accessories where structural stability is important
- Padded book covers and fabric accessories
- Projects requiring sew-in fleece where fusible application is not possible
- Any application where substantial padded loft is needed through sewing rather than ironing
