Originally Posted by barnbum
I understand stabilizer for between an applique piece and the back, but not behind the back. If it's so thin it can be torn or wash away--how can it be helpful? :roll:
It gives you a scootch more room to avoid puckers and helps keep thread in place. Sometimes without it, bobbin threads will migrate to the front. You will see this more with tight stitches, like satin stitches and some deorative stitches.