you could try looking online for the type of stabilizer you have and see what they say or didn't it come with directions? I just used some Deco-bond very thin 809 fusible on one side in a placemat and had to find out if I could sew through it. nothing about that in the paperwork that came with it. frustrating! Now I used to read and re-read clothing pattern directions at least two or three times before using them. Do that with the tote bag directions too and then go for it. I'm not sure about what stabilizer you have to help on that but do think it may be just fine to use.