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Corrections: Quick Zip Cases (PBA239)

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Quick Zip Cases (PBA239)

Soft and Stable: How do you sew through so much thickness?

While some machines struggle to sew through thick layers, most household sewing machines should be able to sew any of our projects. Here are a few things to keep in mind before sewing: We recommend using a sharp 90/14 top-stitch needle and suggest changing your needle frequently. Check to make sure you're using the correct tension settings for your machine. Let your machine move the fabric. Do not tug at it. We suggest using ByAnnie's Stiletto and Pressing Tool to help press down the layers and feed it through the foot.  Our new technique, introduced in the Add-on Video for our Out and About pattern, mentions that you can use a small hammer to help "smoosh" down the layers.  Be mindful of the type of fabric you are using. We suggest using quilting cottons for our patterns, so be aware that

Corrections: Roots & Wings (PBA147)

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Roots & Wings (PBA147)

Corrections: Tech Tote (PBA193)

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Tech Tote (PBA193)

Corrections: Road Trip (PBA254)

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Road Trip (PBA254)

Purse/Tote Comparison Chart

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Annie's Favorite Purses (PBA106) Bon Voyage! (PBA234) Bowl Me Over! (PBA249) Bowl Me Over 2.0 (PBA249-2) Daytripper Crossbody Case (PBA241) Daytripper II Crossbody Case (PBA241-2) Folding Wallet (PBA104) MiPad Case (PBA179) Night and Day (PBA298) On the Town Handbag II (PBA127-2) Out to Lunch 2.0 (PBA231-2) Payday (PBA302) Serenity II Shoulder Bag (PBA126-2) Serenity Shoulder Bag (PBA126) Snapshot (PBA299) Switchback (PBA295) To Market To Market Tote & Tag (PBA189) Totally Trendy Totes II (PBA112-2)

Corrections: Sun Visors (PBA197)

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Sun Visors (PBA197)

Corrections: Totally Trendy Totes II (PBA112-2)

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Totally Trendy Totes II (PBA112-2)

Corrections: Potluck Pals (PBA242)

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Potluck Pals (PBA242)

Soft and Stable: How does Soft and Stable compare to competing brands?

The hallmark of Soft and Stable is its softly-napped lining on each side of the high-quality, resilient foam. The fabric lining clings to quilting cottons making it easy to sew and quilt. When your project is finished, the fabric continues to be attracted to the Soft and Stable, providing a smooth finish on both quilted and non-quilted projects and yielding a beautiful long-term result, even after multiple washings. Soft and Stable's napped surfaces perform much better than other sew-in stabilizers and are a huge factor when comparing to fusible foam interfacings. Fusibles fail with use and time, leaving you with a limp project or, worse yet, a cottage cheese look. Most customers indicate that they prefer Soft and Stable's balance between softness and sturdiness over that of other foam interfacings. They often complain that the others are either crinkly and hard or thin and flimsy or stretchy and hard to sew. Finally, Soft and Stable is 58" wide. Some other foam interfacings are only 20" wide. This an important factor for customers not only when comparing prices, but also for efficient use of material and larger projects.
The hallmark of Soft and Stable is its softly-napped lining on each side of the high-quality, resilient foam. The fabric lining clings to quilting cottons making it easy to sew and quilt. When your project is finished, the fabric continues to be attracted to the Soft and Stable, providing a smooth finish on both quilted and non-quilted projects and yielding a beautiful long-term result, even after multiple washings. Soft and Stable's napped surfaces perform much better than other sew-in stabilizers and are a huge factor when comparing to fusible foam interfacings. Fusibles fail with use and time, leaving you with a limp project or, worse yet, a cottage cheese look. Most customers indicate that they prefer Soft and Stable's balance between softness and sturdiness over that of other foam interfacings. They often complain that the others are either crinkly and hard or thin and flimsy or stretchy and hard to sew. Finally, Soft and Stable is 58" wide. Some other foam interfacings are only 20" wide. This an important factor for customers not only when comparing prices, but also for efficient use of material and larger projects.