fabric glue
11-10-2011, 04:14 AM
#51
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I think the product you are looking for is Roxanne's Glue Baste it. I found it when taking an applique class at quilt camp, many years ago. Expensive, nozzle stopped up, made me crazy. Think it may have been improved since then.
11-10-2011, 05:05 AM
#53
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I use elmers glue also for my applique. I put a small amount and iron, and it stays there until I get it sewed down. I sometimes do quite a few pieces before sewing and it makes it a lot easier.
11-10-2011, 05:28 AM
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I believe that is Roxanne's glue. The long thin nozzle is good for applying, but mine got plugged up. A friend said you could use watered down Elmer's glue with the same results. I did try it, but found the Roxanne's to be a little easier to apply. I use a glue stick the most. Either the one from Fons and Porter or the Sewline one. They are both refillable.
11-10-2011, 07:51 AM
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I have been using the Elmer's glue sticks or Rose Arts glue sticks instead of tacking or pinning----put it on and rub down flat and good and then iron--doesn't move anywhere when hand quilting--make sure you get glue on all edges too
11-10-2011, 08:08 AM
#58
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Yes, Elmer's School Glue works great. Check out Sharon Schambers site. She uses this glue to hold her bindings in place instead of pins before sewing. You use a fine line of glue, set the binding on as if to pin it and press with a hot iron, then you sew it on. The glue washes out when you wash it. I have been using this method for over a year now, it works great!!!
11-10-2011, 08:13 AM
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When I have to sew with bias edges I use glue to stabilize the edges. If I have to cut a block on the diagonal twice, I usually take a washable glue and spread it on the line I'm going to be cutting. After it dries I press and then cut the block. The glue keeps the bias edge from stretching. Really works wonderfully
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