Sulky - 486-12 9-Yard Solvy Water Soluble stabilizer, 12" x 9.5 yd, White

Overview

A water-soluble layer that dissolves away after stitching is the idea behind this Sulky Solvy roll. It works as a transfer agent, a pattern guide and a stitch support, so nothing needs to show on the top or bottom of the project. Many sewing and embroidery techniques are listed as uses.

Selling by the roll gives continuous length for longer designs and borders, rather than fixed sheets. The listing states the roll length two different ways, so confirm it before buying for a large job.

Who it's for

Sewists working on monograms, quilting, buttonholes, appliqué and heirloom pieces can cut what they need from a roll. Anyone who wants permanent support, or heavy stitch support for dense work, should look at a different type.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The lightweight layer supports stitching while dry and dissolves in water, so nothing remains on either side of the work. A design can be marked on it as a template and transferred. Dense stitching may need heavier support than a lightweight layer gives.

Where it stands among stabilizers

• #7 most-searched brand and model of the 7 stabilizers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 15 stabilizers we list; not a test result.

Specifications