Heat 'N' Bond Question
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I just made an applique quilt and used Heat 'N' Bond for the first time. It made all of the pieces so easy to stitch in place. The trouble is, once it was all appliqued, I realized how stiff it was. Will this stiffness wash out easily?
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Originally Posted by Ps 150
I just made an applique quilt and used Heat 'N' Bond for the first time. It made all of the pieces so easy to stitch in place. The trouble is, once it was all appliqued, I realized how stiff it was. Will this stiffness wash out easily?
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I prefer other brands because of this stiffness. Heat N Bond Lite is not so Lite!! Feels like cardboard when you're done with it. It can help if you "window" the fusible. Meaning you cut out the center and only leave about a 1/4" window of it around the edge of the applique piece. I prefer Steam a Seam 2 but am still not thrilled with the stiffness. I'm trying Misty Fuse next to see how I like that.
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I also use it all the time...Lite not Heavy...Heavy on cotton the glue pleads thru...so ck that it's lite.
It does have a slight stiffness and no matter to me if wallhanging. But I've been cutting out the center before adhering to fabric and only using abt 1/4 -1/2 inch on the outer portion of the applique...No stiffness...
Also use Wonder Under which is less stiff without cutting out ctr.
It does have a slight stiffness and no matter to me if wallhanging. But I've been cutting out the center before adhering to fabric and only using abt 1/4 -1/2 inch on the outer portion of the applique...No stiffness...
Also use Wonder Under which is less stiff without cutting out ctr.
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