Knits and jersey
Temporarily support suitable T-shirt fabrics, jersey and other stretch materials. The light adhesive hold helps limit movement while the design is being stitched.
Madeira Cotton Stable · Temporary iron-on tear-away
Hold stretch fabric steady while you stitch.
Cotton Stable combines soft backing with a heat-activated, temporary hold. Iron it to the reverse of suitable fabric before embroidery or appliqué, then carefully tear away the surplus after sewing.
The white roll measures 30cm x 5m, giving you a continuous length to cut for individual embroidery and sewing projects.
30cm x 5mWhite roll
Iron-onTemporary fabric hold
Tear-awayNot permanent cut-away
Where it works best
Buttonholes in stretch fabric
Place beneath the buttonhole area to support the fabric as the closely spaced stitches form. Make a test buttonhole before working on the garment.
Machine appliqué
Support the base fabric beneath an appliqué while sewing around its edges. This is backing for the stitching process, not adhesive web for permanently attaching the appliqué.
Product details
| Supplied | One white 30cm x 5m roll |
|---|---|
| Type | Temporary iron-on tear-away |
| Product code | 9438 |
| Backing | Cotton nonwoven with iron-on coating |
| Weight | 50 g/m² |
| Bond | Temporary, heat-activated hold |
| Removal | Tear away excess after stitching |
How to use it
- Cut the required backing and place its adhesive side against the fabric’s reverse. Test the fabric’s heat tolerance and follow the pack’s pressing directions.
- Iron to attach, then hoop backing and fabric together with the fabric uppermost. Madeira specifies a maximum two-dot iron setting; use a lower setting if the fabric requires it.
- Embroider or sew, then gently tear away the excess. Support the stitched area during removal and avoid pulling or stretching the finished fabric.
Cotton Stable is temporary tear-away support. It is not Super Stable, Madeira’s permanent iron-on cut-away; dense embroidery on stretchy garments may still require lasting backing.
Good to know
Does it stick without an iron?
No. Heat activates Cotton Stable’s coating. Choose Cotton Fix if you want a self-adhesive backing with peel-off release paper.
Should it stay inside the garment?
Remove the surplus after stitching. Its purpose is temporary support rather than a permanent bonded interfacing, although backing may remain beneath the stitches.
Choose the support for your next project
Madeira Cotton Fix Self-Adhesive Tear-Away Stabiliser – 30cm x 3m · Madeira Super Stable Iron-On Cut-Away Stabiliser – 30cm x 5m · Madeira Cotton Soft Tear-Away Stabiliser – White, 30cm x 10m.
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