Interfacings and Stabilisers

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Timtex Interfacing by the Metre

Ref: 9773

£7.00

Quantity:

Equivalent to Pellon Peltex #70 sew-in firm.

When You Want to Stabilize without Fusing

20", 50.8 cm wide

• Firm, yet flexible interfacing-perfect for shaping into purses, bowls, and other 3-dimensional craft projects

• Easy to cut, mark & sew

• Steam press to restore or set shape

• Machine wash or dry clean

71F Peltex by Pellon

Single sided Fuse, Ultra firm, Smooth, Heavy weight stabilizer for accessories, crafts, home decorating, machine embroidery and quilting. Easy to sew - Even when sandwiched with other fabrics.Will not flatten out or be distorted in steam pressing. Peltex has no grain and can be cut in any direction.

20" Wide. White

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ¼ metres enter “5” as the quantity (5 x 1/4m = 1 ¼ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.


72F Peltex by Pellon

Double Sided Fusible - Ultra Firm Stabiliser

Excellent for use in making such items as fabric postcards, fabric bowls, boxes, handbags, hat brims and anything that requires an extra firm stability.

Easy to sew - Even when sandwiched with other fabrics. Will not flatten out or be distorted in steam pressing.

Peltex has no grain and can be cut in any direction.

20" Wide - White

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ¼ metres enter “5” as the quantity (5 x 1/4m = 1 ¼ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.

Particularly soft and lightweight interfacing. Ideal for small parts such as collars, cuffs, etc. as well as for the front parts of jackets and stylish blazers made in very light to middle weight fabrics.

Fabric: Delicate flowing fabrics such as silk, viscose, acetate and cuprous etc. Also suitable for Cool Wool.

Advantages: Excellent hold on difficult stylish fabrics such as e.g. viscose, acetate and cuprous
Simple to iron-on. Comfortable to wear. Strong yet flexible feel

Method of use: Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then using dry heat glide the iron firmly 5-6 times very slowly over each area of the insert, so that each area receives approx. 8 seconds of heat.
Iron setting: silk/wool. Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 20 minutes, so that the adhesive can set properly. We strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 40 °C or dry cleanable

100% Polyester

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Particularly soft and lightweight interfacing. Ideal for small parts such as collars, cuffs, etc. as well as for the front parts of jackets and stylish blazers made in very light to middle weight fabrics.

Fabric: Delicate flowing fabrics such as silk, viscose, acetate and cuprous etc. Also suitable for Cool Wool.

Advantages: Excellent hold on difficult stylish fabrics such as e.g. viscose, acetate and cuprous
Simple to iron-on. Comfortable to wear. Strong yet flexible feel

Method of use: Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then using dry heat glide the iron firmly 5-6 times very slowly over each area of the insert, so that each area receives approx. 8 seconds of heat.
Iron setting: silk/wool. Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 20 minutes, so that the adhesive can set properly. We strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 40 °C or dry cleanable

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Equivalent to Pellon #911FF Featherweight

Soft Interfacing universally usable for the front sections of waistcoats, jackets and coats as well as for collars, pockets, flaps etc.

Fabric: Light to middle weight fabrics such as wool or raw silk

Advantages: Shape retaining. Flawless fit. Strong yet adjustable hold

Method of use: Place the Interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Cover the entire area with a damp ironing cloth. Press each area for about 10 to 12 seconds, being careful not to move the iron. Iron setting: Wool/cotton. Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 30 minutes, so that the can set properly.

It is strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 40 °C or dry cleanable

100% Polyester

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Standard Sew-In Heavy White

Ref: 9839

£3.50

Quantity:

Equivalent to Pellon 50-heavyweight sew-in.

Heavier handle sew in interfacing, universally usable for crafts and jackets and coats as well as collars, pockets, flaps etc.

Suitable for wools, tweeds, gabardine and craft fabrics.

Method of use: Sew by hand or machine.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 95 °C or dry cleanable

100% Polyester

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Standard Sew-In Medium White

Ref: 744

£2.80

Quantity:

Equivalent to Pellon 40-midweight sew-in.

Soft medium-weight facing, universally usable for front parts of dresses, waistcoats, jackets and coats as well as collars, pockets, flaps, etc. Also ideal for use in lightweight jackets as a graft.

Fabric: Light to middle weight fabrics, e.g. corduroy, velvet, metallics fabics

Advantages: Easy to sew comfortable to wear strong yet flexible feel

Method of use: Sew by hand or machine.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 95 °C or dry cleanable

100% Polyester

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Standard Sew-In Light

Ref: 743

£2.50

Quantity:

Equivalent to Pellon 30-lightweight sew-in.

Particularly soft and easy facing. Good for small pieces such as collars, cuffs, etc. on blouses and dresses.

Suitable for seersucker, velvet, metallic and pile fabrics.

Advantages: Easy to sew. Comfortable to wear. Strong yet flexible feel

Method of use: Sew by hand or machine.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 95 °C or dry cleanable

100% Polyester

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Firm Fusible 90cm wide

Ref: 9842

£11.00

Quantity:

Has a smooth, fabric look. Retains shape and is easy to iron-on.
Vilene Firm Fusible is a firm pelmet interfacing for all widths and forms of pelmet. Also very suitable for bands, belts, bags, and creative handicrafts. It has the benefit of being flexible but firm.

First iron the fabrics thoroughly with steam to avoid any shrinkage later. Allow the fabrics to dry completely. Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then cover with a damp cloth and glide the iron over each area and press for about 15 seconds, without letting the iron move. Repeat until all fused. Remove pressing cloth and iron fabric to eliminate excess moisture.

Allow item to cool before using. Iron setting: wool/cotton.

90cm wide

Wash flat in temperatures up to 40 °C in the gentle cycle or roll in a laundry bag. Dry cleanable.

Equivalent to Pellon Peltex #71 – single-sided fusible

Vilene Firm Fusible 45cm wide

Ref: 9930

£5.50

Quantity:

Has a smooth, fabric look. Retains shape and is easy to iron-on.
Vilene Firm Fusible is a firm pelmet interfacing for all widths and forms of pelmet. Also very suitable for bands, belts, bags, and creative handicrafts. It has the benefit of being flexible but firm.

First iron the fabrics thoroughly with steam to avoid any shrinkage later. Allow the fabrics to dry completely. Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then cover with a damp cloth and glide the iron over each area and press for about 15 seconds, without letting the iron move. Repeat until all fused. Remove pressing cloth and iron fabric to eliminate excess moisture.

Allow item to cool before using. Iron setting: wool/cotton.

45cm wide

Wash flat in temperatures up to 40 °C in the gentle cycle or roll in a laundry bag. Dry cleanable.

Equivalent to Pellon Peltex #71 – single-sided fusible

Please note the minimum order quantity is a half metre. So you must enter at least 2 in the Quantity field.

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ½ metres enter “6” as the quantity (6 x 1/4m = 1 ½ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.

Decovil is a fusible nonwoven interfacing with a leather-like (suede) feel. Ideally suited for the creation of hats, belts, bags and small fabric bowls etc.

Advantages:
Dimensionally stable
Resilient
Extremely tear resistant
Non-fraying
Resistant to bending

Method of use:

First iron the fabrics at length with steam to avoid any shrinkage later on. Allow the fabrics to dry completely. Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then cover with a damp cloth and press the iron carefully for about 6 seconds, step by step each area; iron setting: wool.
Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 30 minutes, so that the adhesive can set properly.

We strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care: Washable up to 40 °C in the gentle cycle or dry cleanable

Colour: Beige,

Width 90 cm

Vilene Fusible Ultra Heavy

Ref: 9845

£7.40

Quantity:

Very firm and compact interlining. For fabric bowls, cap peaks, bag bottoms, creative art and brooches.
Will work with almost all fabrics. Does not crease easily – retains strength. Fusible on one side.

Set iron to wool/cotton, press on firmly step by step using a damp pressing cloth until fused (about 15 secs depending on the fabric). Alternatively use a Teflon pressing sheet from the fabric side.

Handwash and dry flat.

Equivalent to Pellon Peltex #72 – double-sided fusible

Please note the minimum order quantity is a half metre. So you must enter at least 2 in the Quantity field.

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ½ metres enter “6” as the quantity (6 x 1/4m = 1 ½ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.

Double-sided iron-on volume fleece for patchwork, clothing (individual double-face look) and other handicrafts.

Fabric: Wool, silk, viscose, cotton, synthetics, fabric blends

Advantages:
Can be ironed-on from both sides
Efficient use with little wastage
Two materials are ironed together in one step
Pleasant soft feel- Ideal for patchwork projects
Very good for clothing items: e.g. waistcoats, jackets
Washable and dry cleanable

Method of use:
Place the Vilene HH 650 between the two fabrics to be stuck together; make sure that there are no folds or pulls; it is particularly important to iron carefully.
With waistcoats and jackets we recommend you to test a sufficiently large area to check the adhesion and look of both fabrics.
Tip: Secure the joined fabrics either by appropriate seams or through additional quilting.
Ironing: With a damp cloth, iron setting wool/cotton, iron each area for about 15 seconds.

Care:
Washable in temperatures up to 30 °C in the gentle cycle, dry cleanable

Colours / Measurements: White; Width 150 cm

Vilene Heavy White Interlining

Ref: 9838

£6.00

Quantity:

Also known as Pelmet Vilene this is a firm interfacing which is ideally suited for pelmets and creative projects such as fabric postcards, collages, tiwbacks, fabric painting bags etc.

Care: Washable in temperatures up to 30 °C on a gentle cycle or dry cleanable

60% Polyester, 40% ZS

90cm wide.

Available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Please note the minimum order quantity is a half metre. So you must enter at least 2 in the Quantity field.

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ½ metres enter “6” as the quantity (6 x 1/4m = 1 ½ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.

100% cotton Lightweight woven cotton with fusible on one side. Can be used to stabilize many fabrics such as silk, velvets, taffeta, cotton lawn, etc to make them easier to work with.

Adds body and stability to cotton fabrics and can be used as a backing for needlework and embroidery.

92cm wide

Use a steam iron. Glide iron slowly over area to be fused around 6 times applying steam and pressure.

Equivalent to Pellon ShapeFlex Woven Fusible #SF-101

Stable iron-on Interfacing for shaped bands, shaped belts and handicrafts. Prevents stretching and ensures retained shape.

Fabric: Light to middle weight fabrics such as e.g. cotton, Trivia®

Advantages:

Simple to apply
Long lasting shape
Also washable at higher temperatures

Method of use:
Place the interfacing with the coated side on the wrong side of the fabric. Then using dry heat glide the iron firmly 5-6 times very slowly over each area of the insert, so that each area receives approx. 8 seconds of heat.

Iron setting: Wool.

Allow the pieces to cool flat for about 20 minutes, so that the adhesive can set properly.

We strongly recommend that you attach a small piece of Interfacing to a fabric remnant with your iron first to make sure that the hold and the adhesion meet your expectations.

Care:
Washable in temperatures up to 60 °C or dry cleanable

Width 90 cm, available by the metre, minimum order quantity is a metre.

Fast2Fuse Regular (per 1/4 metre)

Ref: 10161

£2.15

Quantity:

Fast2Fuse Double-Sided Fusible Stiff Interfacing is now available on the roll. 20" (50cm) wide:

Please note the minimum order quantity is a half metre. So you must enter at least 2 in the Quantity field.

The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. For example, if you wish to order 1 ½ metres enter “6” as the quantity (6 x 1/4m = 1 ½ metres). The fabric will be sent as a single piece.
• Fast - fusible on both sizes to save you steps!
• Easy to mark, cut, and fuse - and it won't stretch or tear!
• Save money! You get two layers of fusible plus interfacing in one product.
• Perfect for use with books in C&T's Fast, Fun & Easy® series
• Give flexible, firm support to all your projects including: fabric bowls and boxes; tote bags, purses and backpacks; hats and caps; costumes and accessories; home decorating including lamp shades, place mats & more; kids' crafts, doll accessories...
• Machine wash, tumble dry

Fast2Fuse Regular Craft Pack

Ref: 9198

£4.50

Quantity:

Fast2Fuse is a double-sided, fusible interfacing, so a separate fusible is not required. Use for fabric bowls, boxes, vases, purses and bags, hats, caps and art quilts where stablity is required. Fuse temporarily with a hot, dry iron for 5 seconds. Fuse permanently with a hot steam iron for 10 seconds both sides.

Fast2Fuse comes in a pre-packed 35 x 45cm (14" x 18") sheet.

100% Polyester

Washable in temperatures up to 95C or dry cleanable.

Fast2Fuse Heavyweight Craft Pack

Ref: 9222

£4.50

Quantity:

Equivalent to Pellon's Peltex#72 double-sided fusible

Fast2Fuse is a double-sided, fusible interfacing, so a separate fusible is not required. Use for fabric bowls, boxes, vases, purses and bags, hats, caps and art quilts where stablity is required.

Fast2Fuse comes in a pre-packed 35 x 45cm (14" x 18") sheet.

100% Polyester

Washable in temperatures up to 95C or dry cleanable.

Solufleece by the Metre

Ref: 9355

£3.05

Quantity:

Solufleece is ideal for open and/or delicate work, but it is durable enough to withstand heavy needling. 90cm wide, available by the metre.

Gutermann Sulky Stabilisers Starter Kit

Ref: 9723

£11.60

Quantity:

An excellent starter kit of stabilisers from Gutermann Sulky allowing you to try out the various different stabilisers. The pack contains 10 different stabilisers of size 25cm x 42cm. The pack also contains a step by step "Stabilise like the professionals" Information brochure with comprehensive product description, numerous instructions for use and extra hints and tips. Also a Machine Embroidery Thread and Stabilisers - product description and usage including a shade card.

Tear Aways
Tear Easy, colour white
Totally Stable, colour white
Filmoplast, colour white

Cut aways
Super Strong, colour white
Ultra Stable, colour white
Heat Away, colour white
BSN, transparent

Water solubles
Solvy, transparent
Ultra Solvy, transparent
Paper Solvy, colour white, 2 sheets with 28cm x 21.6cm)

Paper Solvy

Ref: 8972

£9.95

Quantity:

Transfer designs onto the Paper Solvy by drawing, printing or photo-copying them. Use in foundation piecing, as a stabiliser or backing for sewing projects. It can be pinned or use a temporary spray adhesive such as KK2000 or AD505 to hold it in place. When you have completed your sewing the Paper Solvy dissolves by soaking in water.

12 sheets 21.6cm x 28cm per pack

Ultra Solvy

Ref: 8304

£9.20

Quantity:

Same as Solvy but thicker.

33cm x 3m roll

Sulky Tear-Easy

Ref: CPW32

Quantity:

Size
Sulky Tear-Easy Roll White (35cm x 10m) (+£8.95)
Sulky Tear Easy 26cm x 100m (+£19.99)

Use to prevent tunnelling, distorting of stitches and puckering where tearing will neither disturb the stitch nor loosen the edges of the design. 35cm x 10m roll available in white or black.

Sulky Solvy Stabilizer 25cm x 10m Roll

Ref: 10175

£11.40

Quantity:

Use where dissolving the stabiliser is preferable to tearing, cutting or heating it away. Solvy can also be made into a liquid stabiliser by dissolving it in water and dipping the fabric in the solution.

Sulky Totally Stable Roll (35cm x 10m)

Ref: 8054

£9.50

Quantity:

A non-woven, medium-weight stabiliser with a very light bonding material on one side that peels off and tears away easily. Use multiple layers for greater stability if required.

Sulky Wash Away

Ref: 8560

£3.75

Quantity:

A woven stabiliser and transfer agent that dissolves in water. Ideal for applique, mono-gramming etc.

0.5sq. metre pack

Vilene Stitch'n Tear by the Metre

Ref: 772

£2.65

Quantity:

Tear away stabiliser. 90cm wide.

Available by the metre. Minimum order quantity is a metre.

Vilene Quickscreen by the Metre

Ref: 773

£4.00

Quantity:

90cm wide interfacing with pre-printed geometric 1cm x 1cm squares (5cm x 5cm highlighted squares).

Available by the metre. Minimum order quantity is a metre.

90cm wide interfacing with pre-printed isometric triangles.

Available by the metre. Minimum order quantity is a metre.

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