Help with applique
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Help with applique
I haven't appliqued in years and I wasn't good at it then. I have a large item I need to put on a background it has a couple of layers.
I thought that if I used heat and bond and iron it on I could iron it to the other layers. I need a quick lesson and I don't have a plastic applique iron thingy...LOL.....the technical quilting term....LOL.
Help me please....
Thanks
DeMaris
I thought that if I used heat and bond and iron it on I could iron it to the other layers. I need a quick lesson and I don't have a plastic applique iron thingy...LOL.....the technical quilting term....LOL.
Help me please....
Thanks
DeMaris
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Just a small caution...Heat & Bond is not sewable. Heat N Bond Lite is. Read your labels carefully before you use something.
As for the applique cloth, I have heard some people mention using Parchment paper. I would bite the bullet & buy an applique sheet. You will find them made of several different materials.
As for the applique cloth, I have heard some people mention using Parchment paper. I would bite the bullet & buy an applique sheet. You will find them made of several different materials.
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Thanks for the advice. I don't have an applique cloth or pad or whatever they are and I live in a very small town and no one carries them. So I have to figure out the next best thing...lol.....thanks again.
I have the Heat and Bond Ultra Hold....I guess when I bought it I didn't want it to come apart...lol.
Thanks
DeMaris
I have the Heat and Bond Ultra Hold....I guess when I bought it I didn't want it to come apart...lol.
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DeMaris
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If it is a large applique, I would draw your design on the H&B backing, then cut the center out so you don't have all that unnecessary adhesive. Leave 1/4" and then carefully lay the H&B on the back of your fabric as shown in photo. One of these days, I am going to have time to applique these flip flops.
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If it is a large applique, I would draw your design on the H&B backing, then cut the center out so you don't have all that unnecessary adhesive. Leave 1/4" and then carefully lay the H&B on the back of your fabric as shown in photo. One of these days, I am going to have time to applique these flip flops.
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What is the purpose of leaving 1/4 inch all around? Is your image going to be the inside or the whole thing above in the picture. Is that the underneath side of the fabric showing???
Thanks so much I think I am getting it.
Thanks so much I think I am getting it.
If it is a large applique, I would draw your design on the H&B backing, then cut the center out so you don't have all that unnecessary adhesive. Leave 1/4" and then carefully lay the H&B on the back of your fabric as shown in photo. One of these days, I am going to have time to applique these flip flops.
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DeMaris, in the photo it is the underside of the fabric showing. The 1/4" rim is the fusible. The "windowing" technique (cutting out the bulk of the fusible in the middle) is what keeps the fused applique soft.
Parchment paper works fine for fusing. I have used it many times and actually prefer it to the applique mats I have.
You need to use fusible on some practice pieces first to make sure that you understand what you are doing.
Parchment paper works fine for fusing. I have used it many times and actually prefer it to the applique mats I have.
You need to use fusible on some practice pieces first to make sure that you understand what you are doing.
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Ok great, thanks that helps a lot. I am practicing right now and hoping for the best. I love my iron and I would hate to ruin it...lol. So I am making sure I have all my "bases covered".....lol. Making a window make perfect sense now. It is for a flag that is going to hang on a wall and doesn't need to be "perfect".....that's a good thing!!!
Wish me luck .....here I go!!! I will try to post my results later today or on Tuesday.
Thanks again everyone.
DeMaris
Wish me luck .....here I go!!! I will try to post my results later today or on Tuesday.
Thanks again everyone.
DeMaris
DeMaris, in the photo it is the underside of the fabric showing. The 1/4" rim is the fusible. The "windowing" technique (cutting out the bulk of the fusible in the middle) is what keeps the fused applique soft.
Parchment paper works fine for fusing. I have used it many times and actually prefer it to the applique mats I have.
You need to use fusible on some practice pieces first to make sure that you understand what you are doing.
Parchment paper works fine for fusing. I have used it many times and actually prefer it to the applique mats I have.
You need to use fusible on some practice pieces first to make sure that you understand what you are doing.
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