MSQC SKU: NOT1148 | MFG SKU: SS2018

ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam for Annie's

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  • Reviewers describe it as easy to sew through, even with fabric on both sides
  • Customers say it gives bags enough body to stay upright
  • One reviewer loved how the bag stands open to add contents
  • Buyers report it has the perfect thickness for bag making
  • Customers say it stiffens tote bags while staying easy to sew
"This is the best stabilizer for bags. It works amazingly well. I have made some of the viral bandana bags and without the Soft and Stable, the bags were floppy. Soft and Stable is a must when making these bags."
Sherri Verified Buyer

Quilting Product Description

Annie's Soft and Stable is a great alternative to batting/stabilizers for bags and home decor projects. It has white polyester fabric on both sides of the 100% polyester white foam. This product offers great lasting lightweight body and stability, maintains shape, provides a professional finish to your projects, easy to sew. Fabric can be quilted to Soft and Stable or just sew around the edges- no need to quilt every 2 to 4" as with batting. Washer and dryer safe.
Pack 18" x 58" x .175" thick.

Annie's Soft and Stable is a great alternative to batting/stabilizers for bags and home decor projects. Pack 18" x 58" x .175" thick.

Quilting Product Details

Brand: Annie's

Product Type: Sew In Non-Woven, Stabilizers

MSQC SKU: NOT1148

MFG SKU: SS2018

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ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
 

Summary

Reviewers describe Soft and Stable as a go-to stabilizer for bag making, with several saying it gives bags structure and shape while staying soft and flexible enough to use as a purse or tote. One reviewer notes that without it their viral bandana bags turned out floppy, and another says it gives a professional look to their project. Customers also say it is easy to sew through and not bulky, with one describing the needle as gliding through even with fabric on both sides. Some buyers have used it beyond bags, including in a plush toy, and many say it holds up well over repeated use.

Best Features

  • Easy to sew through
  • Holds its shape in bags
  • Gives structure while staying soft
  • Good for stiffening tote bags
  • Glides through fabric with both sides

Quality Feedback

  • Customers say it holds up nicely and keeps its shape over repeated use
  • Reviewers describe it as easy to cut, quilt, and sew through without fuss
  • One reviewer says the bags hold their shape and stand open for adding contents
  • Many buyers report it gives bags enough structure while staying soft and flexible
  • Reviewers say it has the perfect thickness and the needle glides through even with fabric on both sides

Top Quotes

"I have made some of the viral bandana bags and without the Soft and Stable, the bags were floppy. Soft and Stable is a must when making these bags."
"It is easy to sew, not bulky, and it gives my projects enough body to stay upright. I recently used it in a Mondo bag and loved the way the bag stands open for me to add contents."
"Gave my bag the structure it needed but is still soft and flexible enough to be comfortable to use as a purse/tote bag."
"It has the perfect thickness and the ease of sewing it. My needle seems to glide through it even with fabric on both sides."
"This foam is great to stiffen my tote bags and easy to sew through."
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ByAnnie Soft and Stable White Polyester Foam for Bag Making

Meet the bag maker's must have! ByAnnie Soft and Stable is a go-to alternative to batting and stabilizers for bags and home decor projects. Customers say it gives body to their creations, and many buyers report it's easy to sew with their favorite fabrics.

Reviewers describe it as a favorite for totes, purses, and bandana bags, where it helps projects stand up on their own. One reviewer said, "I use this in my bags, small and large, PERFECT !"

What It's Like to Sew With

Crafters often describe the experience as smooth and simple. One reviewer wrote, "Easy to work with and easy to cut and sew through end product is wonderful". Others say their needle seems to glide through it even with fabric on both sides.

Many buyers note you can quilt it or simply sew around the edges, which makes for a quicker, cleaner workflow.

Who It Suits

This is a favorite among bag makers, from first-time totes to larger projects. Customers say it's a trusted choice for anyone making bags and purses, and several report using it again and again.

  • Tote and purse makers wanting structure
  • Mondo bag and bandana bag crafters
  • Home decor sewists who want a polished finish

What Customers Made With It

Reviewers describe using it to stiffen tote bags and to keep Mondo bags standing open. One customer said, "I love Soft & Stable! It is easy to sew, not bulky, and it gives my projects enough body to stay upright." Another shared, "I've used this several times and love the way it holds up."

Most people ask about

What do customers make with this foam?

Reviewers describe using this foam mainly for bag making, including tote bags, purses and bags such as the Mondo bag. One reviewer says it is a go-to product for bag construction. Customers say it is the foam they reach for whenever they need to make bags.

Does this foam help bags hold their shape?

Customers say the foam stiffens tote bags and gives projects enough body to stay upright. One reviewer says a Mondo bag made with it stands open, making it easy to add contents. Reviewers describe it as holding up well over repeated use.

How easy is this foam to sew through?

Many buyers report that it is easy to cut and sew through. One reviewer says the needle seems to glide through it, even with fabric on both sides. Reviewers describe it as easy to work with.

Is this foam bulky or thick?

Reviewers describe it as not bulky, with a thickness that suits bag projects. One reviewer says it has the perfect thickness for sewing.

Does this foam give projects a professional finish?

One reviewer says the stabilization this foam provides gives their project a professional look. Reviewers describe it as easy to sew with their fabric while still adding that structure.

Customer Reviews

4.9 Based on 32 reviews
32 reviews
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Sherri
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Essential for bag making

This is the best stabilizer for bags. It works amazingly well. I have made some of the viral bandana bags and without the Soft and Stable, the bags were floppy. Soft and Stable is a must when making these bags.

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Audrey J.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Soft and Stable

I've used this several times and love the way it holds up.

Shelly J.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

easy to use

easy to cut and quilt. Holds up nicely.

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Julie F.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Mondo bag

New product for me to use, works very well

Mary R.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Soft and stable

Love it! I have used it before

Karen
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Perfect for bag making

I love Soft and Stable for bag making. It makes bags that hold their shape. I use it for 1 tote bag and 1 project bag.

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Marilyn
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Perfect thickness and easy to sew

By Annie is a trusted product that I have used often. I know it will always be the usable product I need for making bags. It has the perfect thickness and the ease of sewing it. My needle seems to glide through it even with fabric on both sides.

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Beverly H.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Best stabilizer!

I love Soft & Stable! It is easy to sew, not bulky, and it gives my projects enough body to stay upright. I recently used it in a Mondo bag and loved the way the bag stands open for me to add contents.

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Amy
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

Perfect for my bag project

It fits what I want. I am going to use it in a bag.

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Leola K.
Reviewed: ByAnnie Soft and Stable 18" x 58" White Polyester Foam
Verified Buyer

great product

I am using it in a purse I made. Very easy to work with and gave good shape to my purse.