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Embroidery Stabilisers

We have large stocks of every type of machine embroidery stabiliser, including wash away, heat away, fusible, self adhesive, cut away and our own brand tearaway (which can also be used as a cutaway) which is extremely economical and probably the best value for money on the market.

If you haven't been able to find what you're looking for here, head over to our sewing machine accessories page to see more of our collections of accessories for your sewing machine.

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  • Solvy Ultra Washaway Embroidery Stabiliser. 100cm Wide.

    Sew Essential

    £4.31

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  • Aquafilm Water Soluble Laundry Bags. Qty 25.

    Sew Essential

    £18.50

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  • Vilene Solu-Fleece Embroidery Stabiliser. 90cm Wide.

    Vilene

    £4.50

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  • Avalon Washaway Stabiliser. 30cm x 10m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Avalon Ultra Washaway Stabiliser. 30cm x 3m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Avalon Plus. Firm Washaway Stabiliser. 30cm x 3m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Avalon Fix Washaway Stabiliser. 24cm x 1m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Inspira Dissolve A Way Plus. 30.5cm x 9.1m

    Inspira

    £28.00

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  • Solvy Water Soluble Film

    Hemline

    £6.70

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  • Vilene Solu-Fix Embroidery Stabiliser. 45cm wide. White.

    Vilene

    £15.00

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  • Vlieseline Stitch 'n Tear Embroidery Stabiliser. 90cm wide.

    Vilene

    £3.40

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  • Medium Weight Easy Tear Embroidery Stabiliser. 26cm x 100m Roll. White.

    Sew Essential

    £24.00

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  • Medium Weight Easy Tear Embroidery Stabiliser. 35cm x 100m Roll. White.

    Sew Essential

    £35.00

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  • Medium Weight Easy Tear Embroidery Stabiliser. 50cm x 100m Roll. White.

    Sew Essential

    £50.00

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  • Madeira Cotton Stable Tearaway Stabiliser. 30cm x 3m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Madeira Cotton Fix Self Adhesive Tearaway Stabiliser. 25cm x 3m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Madeira Cotton Soft Tearaway Stabiliser. Black. 30cm x 10m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Madeira Cotton Soft Tearaway Stabiliser. 30cm x 10m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Hemline Medium Weight Tear Away Stabiliser. 100cm x 50cm.

    Hemline

    £3.20

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  • Madeira Premium Stabilizer Starter Set

    Madeira

    £17.00

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  • Madeira Super Strong Cut-Away Stabiliser. White. 30cm x 5m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Madeira Super Strong Cut-Away Stabiliser. Black. 30cm x 5m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Madeira Super Stable Cut-Away Stabiliser. 30cm x 5m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Soft and Sheer Cut Away Machine Embroidery Stabiliser. 50cm wide.

    Sew Essential

    £3.50

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  • Heataway Stabiliser. 80cm Wide.

    Thermogaze

    £6.90

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  • Madeira Super Film. 30cm x 5m

    Madeira

    £14.00

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  • Reynolds Freezer Paper. 50sq feet.

    Reynolds

    £7.50

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  • Vilene Fuse N Tear Embroidery Stabiliser. 90cm wide. 1m

    Vilene

    £3.20

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  • Inspira Fashion Fuse. 30.5cm x 4.6m.

    Inspira

    £19.87

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  • Hemline Lightweight Fusible Stabiliser. 100cm x 50cm.

    Hemline

    £3.70

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  • Filmoplast Self Adhesive Backing. 75cm wide White.

    Sew Essential

    £6.00

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Embroidery stabilisers, also known as embroidery backing or embroidery interfacing, are materials used to support and stabilise fabric during the machine embroidery process. They are essential for achieving clean, professional-looking embroidery designs, especially on fabrics that are prone to stretching or distorting under the tension of embroidery stitches. Stabilisers help to maintain the fabric's shape, prevent puckering or wrinkling, and provide a sturdy base for the stitches.

There are various types of embroidery stabilisers available, each suited for different fabrics and embroidery techniques. We stock a wide range here at Sew Essential:

  • Water-soluble stabilisers, or wash-away stabilisers, dissolve in water and are used for embroidering delicate or sheer fabrics like organza, lace, or netting. They provide temporary support during stitching and are completely removed by rinsing with water after embroidery.
  • Tearaway stabilisers are designed to be easily removed after the embroidery is complete. They are suitable for stable to semi-stable fabrics.
  • Cutaway stabilisers are typically made of a non-woven fabric and are meant to remain attached to the fabric after embroidery. They provide strong support and are ideal for stable fabrics like cotton, denim, or canvas.
  • Heat-away stabilisers dissolve when exposed to heat. They are suitable for fabrics that can't be submerged in water but can withstand heat, such as velvet or faux fur.
  • Adhesive / Stick-on Stabilisers have a sticky backing that adheres to the fabric, providing stability during embroidery. They are great for small or intricate designs.

If you need anything else for your embroidery machine take a look at our sewing machine accessories.

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