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    Old 09-06-2013, 04:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by riutzelj
    believe it or not, it is possible to use Easy Knit fusible to stabalize a knit. Just cut the Easy Knit with the least amount of stretch going the direction of the most stretch in your Velvet. It keeps the knit from stretching too much but keeps the "hand" of the fabric. Translate that to it will stay flexible and feel like the velvet without all the stretching out that can happen. Easy knit takes a lower iron heat, than many of the other fusibles'.
    Thanks for the info - had never heard of this. I googled it (don't you just love google!) Here's more info: http://www.joann.com/pellon-easy-kni...cing/prd14641/
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    Old 09-06-2013, 08:58 AM
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    I took tailoring classes with Patti Palmer of Palmer and Pletsch patterns in McCalls back in the late 70's. She used this blouses and Armo Flex for skirt waistbands and Blazers. It is great stuff. i use it on everything that doesn't need a stiffer interfacing. The other option for your Velvet is what is known as underling in tailoring: use a light weight fabric under your designer fabric, cut them out together and sew as one unit.
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