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    Old 11-21-2010, 06:39 AM
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    I've used papertowels around the edges where the fusing can ooze out. Never had a problem with it. But I did get a teflon sheet from Joanns for around $6 or $7 a couple weeks ago.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 07:12 AM
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    Okay, even cheaper than parchment paper is freezer paper. It works great and you can get it at Target!
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    Old 11-21-2010, 07:31 AM
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    In the hancocks store they sell the teflon fabric by the yard, I re-coverd my ironing board with it, and had some left over,(I used fleece for the padding, bought scraps) I surged the edges, and use it for a pressing cloth, teflon side down so it doesn't stick..... You can buy it by the yard, Im thinking it took me 2 1/2 yard for the bigger ironing board. With the left overs make great pressing cloths of diffrent sizes. I do use the towel method also, when theres a nap on the front side. I even attached the teflon to a kitchen towel for added support--with out sticking...
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    Old 11-21-2010, 08:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilter 1234
    Has anyone come up with an alternative to a pressing clothe for applique... I am too cheap to buy one... but every once in a while I really need one... guess I will have to break down...Quilter 1234
    is this for fusible??? at a pinch one time at class I just used a white sheet of copy paper....just dont hold it on for long
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    Old 11-21-2010, 08:51 AM
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    A clean white rag works wonders
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    Old 11-21-2010, 09:03 AM
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    why not put that on your xmas list. That way you won't have to buy one.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 09:08 AM
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    If applique is done using fusibles use parchment. If you are doing them by hand stitching, press upside down on a terrycolth towel that has never been bleached.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 10:31 AM
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    I do the upside down thing with a towel. Works for me
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    Old 11-21-2010, 10:41 AM
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    I use any odd piece of cotton that I have.
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    Old 11-21-2010, 10:51 AM
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    try the paper from paper-backed fusible web after the fusible has been removed.
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