Sulky Tear Away stabilizers are temporary and can be used both as a backing and/or topping. They support the stitches during the sewing process and are removed by simply tearing the stabilizer from the stitches when sewing is complete. You can use one or more layers and then tear away the layers separately to protect stitches from being pulled or distorted. An iron-on tear away like Totally Stable can be used under the fabric when sewing decorative satin stitches and satin stitch appliqué. It supports the dense stitching and prevents fabrics from tunneling or puckering. You can use iron-on or adhesive backed stabilizers like Sticky Plus as a template to stitch or trace around. The template can be repositioned numerous times for repeat design work.