Fusible Fleece question
09-24-2009, 01:54 PM
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When using fusible fleece, does it make a difference in how well it adheres to the fabric if the fabric is prewashed vs not washed?
I'm using it for a bag, not a quilt. I usually prewash for quilts, but don't know if I should for this project.
I'm using it for a bag, not a quilt. I usually prewash for quilts, but don't know if I should for this project.
09-24-2009, 02:55 PM
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I've used fusible fleece for bags and did not prewash fabric. I didn't think it fused well, but it was enough to get the quilting done. I have washed my bag twice and it came out beautiful each time. Hope this helps
09-24-2009, 03:07 PM
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I used fusible fleece years ago for a bag that had no quilting, and did not prewash. It didn't fuse all that well, but the DD's are still carrying the bags.
Recently I used it for a little bag and it fused fine on on unwashed fabric.
I recently used fusible vinyl and it specifically stated that the fabric had to be washed without fabric softener for it to fuse well.
Good luck.
Recently I used it for a little bag and it fused fine on on unwashed fabric.
I recently used fusible vinyl and it specifically stated that the fabric had to be washed without fabric softener for it to fuse well.
Good luck.
09-24-2009, 03:08 PM
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I use fusible fleece all the time...I make bags and wallets with it all the time and I've never had a problem with it. Use with care on Batik fabric, if it get too hot you'll see the glue marks on the right side of the fabric.
09-24-2009, 06:49 PM
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in the last 2 months i've gone thru an entire bolt of fusible fleece making handbags.
i never prewash my fabric for handbags plus when i iron the fabric i use heavy starch and no problems at all.
i do use deco bond and fusible fleece to make my bags though, so i don't know if that matters.
i fuse the deco bond first then i fuse the fleece.
i never prewash my fabric for handbags plus when i iron the fabric i use heavy starch and no problems at all.
i do use deco bond and fusible fleece to make my bags though, so i don't know if that matters.
i fuse the deco bond first then i fuse the fleece.
09-25-2009, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
in the last 2 months i've gone thru an entire bolt of fusible fleece making handbags.
i never prewash my fabric for handbags plus when i iron the fabric i use heavy starch and no problems at all.
i do use deco bond and fusible fleece to make my bags though, so i don't know if that matters.
i fuse the deco bond first then i fuse the fleece.
i never prewash my fabric for handbags plus when i iron the fabric i use heavy starch and no problems at all.
i do use deco bond and fusible fleece to make my bags though, so i don't know if that matters.
i fuse the deco bond first then i fuse the fleece.
09-25-2009, 06:30 AM
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its a stiffer but thinner non woven fusible. its most commonly used in home dec projects and the width is onger to accommodate those types of applications.
i like to use it because it makes the bag a little more firm.
i apply the deco bond to the wrong side of the outer fabric and then i apply the fusible fleece on top of that and then i apply the deco bond to the lining fabric (i don't use any fusible fleece on the lining fabric).
i like to use it because it makes the bag a little more firm.
i apply the deco bond to the wrong side of the outer fabric and then i apply the fusible fleece on top of that and then i apply the deco bond to the lining fabric (i don't use any fusible fleece on the lining fabric).
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