"very thin fusible backings such as the pellon brand " Fusibles for the most part are NOT stabilizers Interlinings are NOT multidirectionally stable ( My partner developed Fusi - Knit a tricot interlining used for the same application but NOT a stabilizer ) We developed the no show fusible nylon mesh for 2 reasons: The first was only to cover the back of scratchy stitches - use a low iron setting It can also certainly be used as a stabilizer to eliminate the need for adhesive sprays Iron it on your fabric as a stabilizer - Embroider away When you are done - go to the reverse side and refuse the edges lightly and peel back and trim - again using a low iron setting We make it in wht beige and blk in a fusible and a non fusible version Fred Fred Lebow Vice President - Non Wovens - Embroidery Stabilizers HTCW Products flebow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.htcwproducts.net http://www.handsonsewingschools.com/Lousiana/Bayou.htm New Orleans Oct 26-30