:: Pellon 101 — The Printables ::

Just in the nick of time!! I promised you a printable on Thursday and a printable on Thursday, you shall have!! I decided to break it up into sections, so if you’re just looking for one particular segment, you can download that directly rather than going for the full shebang;). Please email me if you have any difficulty with the files.

So… Click. Download. Print. Post. Enjoy.

As always, if you have any questions about a particular product, or if you’re looking for where to buy a product online, please just let us know. Happy Crafting!!

PELLON 101 — The Printables

Pellon101GuidePrintable  [33.3MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

Pellon101-Apparel [8.9MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

Pellon101-Crafts&HomeDecor [6.5MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

Pellon101-Quilting [9.3MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

Pellon101-FusibleWebs&Adhesives [4.3MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

Pellon101-Embroidery [5.5MB] — (or click here to download via dropbox)

:: Pellon 101 — Part 8 ::

Woo hoo! We made it! You’ve been a dedicated crew, checking in week after week to learn all about what Pellon® has to offer. We’ve made it through all of the segments and have come to our fabulous line of batting, officially the Legacy™ by Pellon® line. I’ve been looking forward to this one as many of you may not have even know that we produce batting. Well, we do! We began introducing the line just 3 years ago and have been working hard to build exposure ever since. There is quite a variety and I’m happy to say, we’ve been getting tremendously positive feedback. Take a peek, head on out to your local independent quilt shop or Long Arm quilter and grab your favorite for your next quilt!

Depending on the type, our batting is offered both by-the-yard and in a variety of convenient packaged sizes including Crib, Throw, Twin, Queen & King. Ask your local quilt shop for more details, or contact us here with questions You can learn more about the different types of batting on our website.

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For your very own, extremely handy, eye-catching and fabulous Pellon® Products pdf download, please check back on Thursday. We’re still finalizing and want it to be just right, just for you!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 7 ::

This week, we take a step into the world of embroidery. I know what you’re thinking… isn’t that a little old fashioned? Heck no! Embroidery is all the rage these days and takes so many different forms. Don’t believe me? Take a peek at our Stitches & Embroidery Pinterest Board. Embroidery can be hand-stitched or done by machine and adds a special touch to any project. With such a wide range of embroidery styles, you’ll need a wide range of stabilizers to keep you on track. Thankfully, Pellon® has you covered.

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EMBROIDERY
Embroidery backings and toppings are used to stabilize fabric during machine and hand embroidery to avoid stretching and distortion. There are several types of embroidery stabilizers to go along with different fabric types and projects.

Tear Away
These products help to prevent distortion and avoid stretching while stitching. Use more layers for custom levels of stability. The excess stabilizer easily tears away, leaving no sticky residue. Available in both iron-on and sew-in varieties.

Cut Away
A product that provides continued stabilization that remains with fabric to prevent stretching or sagging stitches. Fast cut away removal.

Wash Away
Products that stabilize embroidery materials to avoid pulls or distortion while stitching. All products feature an easy wash away removal for no-show stabilization.

AND… as promised… Next week we’ll take a closer look at our wide range of Legacy™ by Pellon® Battings. You’ll also be given access to a very handy, downloadable pdf featuring all of the info we’ve presented in Pellon 101. Don’t you just love Summer??

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Interested in trying a few of these products out? We’re running our MONDAY MADNESS GIVEAWAY through midnight on Monday, July 7th. Prize pack includes one product from each segment. Click HERE for more details and to enter-to-win!

For a little modern embroidery inspiration, check out these fabulous designers!
Sarah Jane Studios
Imagine Gnats
Wild Olive
Too Crewel
Little Deer Tracks
Clover & Violet
Lunch Box Quilts

:: Pellon 101 – Part 6 ::

This week we take a peek at Fusible Webs & Adhesives, the fabulous segment that brings us to the irresistible 805 Wonder-Under®. Seriously, how many fabulous-shirts, art quilts, play mats, etc… have you created using Wonder-Under®. Did you know that it was first introduced back in 1988? That’s 24 years of magic;).

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FUSIBLE WEBS & ADHESIVES
Fusible Webs feature a  steam heat-activated glue that will fuse fabric to fabric or any other porous surface such as cardboard or wood.  The bond created between the two surfaces allows for an easy, no-sew finish. New to the line are Pellon®’s laminates which are designed to offer a protective finish.

Paper-backed
Webs with a paper backing that can peeled off after initial fusing to reveal a second fusible side.

No Backing
Webs that have no backing and must be fused on both sides at once.

Laminates
Provides a protective finish to fabrics. Used for accessories, apparel and craft & home décor projects.

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Next week we’ll take a look at our final segment, Embroidery! In the meantime, we’d love to see some examples of what you’re creating with all of these products. Post what you make to our Facebook page:).

** Psssst. Thought you might like to know that at the end of this series, we’ll offer a free downloadable print out with all the information you’ll need to select the right Pellon® products for your projects!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 5 ::

Continuing the Pellon 101 series, this week we address quilting!

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QUILTING
The products included in this segment are those that are used to assist in the design of a quilt or to add weight or warmth to the final quilted project.

Fleece
These products are typically used in crafting and small quilting projects and often have special qualities like fusible adhesive or insulation.

Quilting Aids
A range of products designed to help quilters achieve better quality finished quilts in a more efficient manner.

Batting
Used in quilting and quilting projects. Available in a variety of fiber contents and thicknesses. [note: As mentioned in last week’s post, we’ll dedicate a separate section to our extensive line of battings at the end of this series!]

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Next week we’ll focus on Fusible Webs & Adhesives.

** Psssst. Thought you might like to know that at the end of this series, we’ll offer a free downloadable print out with all the information you’ll need to select the right Pellon® products for your projects!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 4 ::

If you’ve been following along, you know we’re on to segment #2 this week: Crafts & Home Décor! If you’re just joining us, you can catch up on what you’ve missed right here.

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CRAFTS & HOME DÉCOR
Just as with apparel, it is extremely important to use the right stabilizer in craft and home decorating projects. This range of products lends itself to a diverse range of projects, including children’s toys, mixed media collages, scrap-booking and so much more. They are intended to strengthen and stabilize as well as aid and add to the design process in some way. The three major categories are: Stabilizers, Tracing Cloths and Mixed Media.

Stabilizers
For basic crafts, accessories and home décor projects.  Generally easy to use.

Tracing Cloths
Non-interfacing materials used in garment or craft patterning and creation.

Mixed Media
Spun bonded polyester sew-ins for crafting, sewing, quilting and fiber arts.

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Next week we’ll jump in to the non-batting area of Quilting. (We’ll do a separate series on the Legacy™ by Pellon® batting after the Pellon 101 series is complete!) Until then, enjoy the last days of Spring!

** Psssst. Thought you might like to know that at the end of this series, we’ll offer a free downloadable print out with all the information you’ll need to select the right Pellon® products for your projects!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 3 ::

Week 3 — Part 3 and we’re getting into the nitty gritty;). This week, we’re delving into the segmentations to give you a better idea of what types of products are in the Pellon® line & what they do. Kicking it all off?

APPAREL!!

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APPAREL INTERFACINGS
Interfacing shapes, supports, and stabilizes the detail areas of a garment such as collars, facings, waistbands, pockets, etc. In jackets and coats you may even fuse the entire front or use a variety of products to get a professional result. It has a huge effect on the appearance of a garment and can be the difference between feeling good in wear, or feeling stiff, rigid and uncomfortable. Without interfacing, a garment is more likely to be limp and lifeless. In the area of apparel interfacings, there are three major categories: basic, luxury fusible, and specialty.

Basic
Easy to use products, great for all skill levels.

Luxury Fusibles
Exclusive fusible interfacings that cater to a more experienced and quality minded consumer.

Specialty
Interfacings used mostly in clothing, featuring a specialty use not found in other apparel interfacings.

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Next week we’ll jump in to the area of Crafts & Home Décor. See you then;).

** Psssst. Thought you might like to know that at the end of this series, we’ll offer a free downloadable print out with all the information you’ll need to select the right Pellon® products for your projects!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 2 ::

Hope you all had a fabulous holiday weekend! This week we’re rolling right into part two of Pellon 101. If you missed the first in the series, have no fear! Head here, catch up and follow along. We’ll be at this throughout June and yes, we’re still excited. So much Pellon® to gush about!

Let’s tackle some interfacings basics!

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All About Interfacing
Choosing just the right interfacing is key to a project’s appearance and performance. The process is part science, part tradition, part personal preference – and admittedly bewildering to many home sewers, crafters and quilters.

Fusible or Sew-In?
Interfacings are generally classified as fusible or sew-in. The choice between a fusible and a sew-in interfacing depends on the fabric, the degree of firmness desired, and personal preference.  Fusibles are great time savers as they have an adhesive on one side that can be activated by your iron.  They’re easy to work with and compatible with most fabrics.  They will make a fabric slightly crisper than a sew-in interfacing of comparable weight.

Nonwovens
The majority of Pellon^® interfacings and craft materials are nonwoven. Nonwovens are made directly from fibers that are bonded together using several different methods to form a “fabric”. Nonwovens can be formed in a variety of ways such as spunbonded, thermal or chemically (binder) bonded or needle punched.  Each of these applications can give a nonwoven a particular “hand” which determines whether it is firm or soft, stretchy or stable (or a combination of more than one characteristic).

note: Other Pellon^® interfacings can be woven, knitted, or weft inserted.

Stability
Nonwovens can be stable (little give in any direction – generally used in craft and home décor applications); have crosswise stretch (stable in one direction – used most often in apparel construction) or all-bias (which has stretch in all directions).

Care
Nonwovens have little or no shrinkage. They can be washed or dry-cleaned and they will not ravel. Generally, Pellon^® interfacings do not need to be pre-shrunk. There are only one or two exceptions. Refer to the instructions that are included with each product for information and care instructions. We do always recommend pre-washing your fabrics to pre-shrink as well as to remove any finishes that may be on the fabric that could interfere with the fusing process.

Testing
ALWAYS PRE-TEST ANY FUSIBLE.  To pre-test – cut a 4″ x 4″ piece of your fabric.  Cut a 2″ x 4″ piece of interfacing.  Fuse only half of the square per the instructions included with the fusible.  Allow fabric to cool. Evaluate the bond.  The interfacing should be firmly attached to the fashion fabric.  If not, more heat, time or pressure may be needed.  A different product or a sew-in style can also be considered.   Evaluate the surface of the fabric.  It should be smooth/unchanged.  If not, the interfacing may be too heavy for the fabric or the iron was too hot during fusing.  If the fabric seems to crisp or heavy, change to a lighter weight or a sew-in.  If the fabric seems too limp, consider a crisper interfacing or add a second layer of interfacing.

Note:  Home iron temperatures vary.  Test fusing will help you determine the best setting for your iron and fabric.  In turn Hand Held Steamers will NOT bond interfacing to the fabric.

Packaging and Availability
While most Pellon^® interfacing products are sold by the yard, we have recently introduced a new line of packaged products expanding our line.

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Next up? We’ll delve deeper into the segmentations with all sorts of info on what’s available from the Pellon® product line!

:: Pellon 101 — Part 1 ::

One of the biggest things that I learned at this year’s Quilt Market (other than “wear comfortable shoes!) is that while many crafters, quilters and sewers are familiar with Pellon® and regularly use our products, most are not aware of how wide our product range actually is. You might use our Shape-Flex® daily, but have never heard about our laminates. You could also be going through bolts of Wonder-Under®, but haven’t heard a thing about our incredible line of Legacy™ battings. We’ve been working to expand our line, much more aggressively so over the past few years, and we’ve making changes that are helping to improve the understanding and accessibility of those products.

So, let’s get started! Did you know that Pellon® has conveniently segmented its product line to match various usages, helping the consumer (you) to find exactly what it is that you’re looking for? As a new sewer, I’ll admit that I’m a bit romanced by the whole idea. It makes finding what I’m looking for that much easier and also helps in my discovery of new products. I’m cheating with this intro post a bit, since it can also be found on our FAQ page, but I thought it might be good to start with a little segmentation overview. We’ll go deeper into product affiliations, uses & ideas in later posts.

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Pellon 101

Q: What do the different colors on Pellon® Products mean?
A: Each color on a package or label refers to a different product usage as it relates to your project needs. This system helps identify the correct product easily. The segments with affiliated colors are as follows:

– Interfacing shapes, supports, and stabilizes detail areas of a garment such as collars, facings, waistbands, pockets, etc. In jackets and coats, you may even fuse the entire front or use a variety of products to get a professional result. It can make the difference between a garment looking and feeling good in wear, or feeling stiff rigid and uncomfortable. Without interfacing, a garment can be limp and lifeless.
– Features Basic, Luxury Fusible and Specialty varieties.

– In craft and home décor projects, it is important to use the right stabilizer or fleece. This range of products lends itself to projects of all kinds. They are intended to strengthen and stabilize as well as add to the design process in some way
– Features Stabilizers, Tracing Cloths, & Mixed Media.

– In the quilting category, the products included are those that are used to assist in the design or to add weight or warmth to the final quilted project.
– Features Fleece, Quilting Aids & Batting.

– Fusible Webs are heat-activated interfacings and stabilizers that can fuse fabric to fabric or any other porous surface, such as cardboard or wood. In essence, the fusible webs act as a “glue” between the two surfaces that is applied with a steam iron. One of the newest varieties in our line is an iron on vinyl!
– Features Paper-backed, No-backing, & Laminates.

– Embroidery backings and toppings are used to stabilize fabric during machine and hand embroidery to avoid stretching and distortion. There are several types of embroidery stabilizers which are chosen based on your fabric type.
– Features Tear-Away, Cut-Away, and Wash-Away varieties.

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Over the next few weeks, we’ll dig a little deeper into the basics of interfacing, after which we’ll  start to introduce each product in the Pellon® line. Are you excited?? We are;).