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    Old 10-12-2011, 08:21 AM
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    Am ready to fuse appliques to background fabric & would like to use my new pressing sheet. Wonder under instructions say to use a damp piece of fabric between fusible web & iron. If I do that I can't see the applique through the pressing sheet. Please help!
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    Old 10-12-2011, 08:40 AM
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    I'm not sure why you need to see the applique through the pressing sheet. I use a old thin dish towel to fuse my applique. I use Steam a Seam2. Once all the applique pieces are in place, just gently put the pressing cloth over everything & press.
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    If you have a presser Sheet then you wouldn't need the fabric and the iron. The sheet does the same thing but you can see through it. I never use anything between the presser sheet and the iron.
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    I'd say give the pressing sheet a try, if the appliques don't stick down well then you'll have to resort to the mfg. instructions. May do a sample one so you don't mess up your project??
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    Old 10-12-2011, 09:58 AM
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    I never use a damp pressing cloth with WonderUnder anymore. I did when I first started using it, but it became too much of a hassle. I just use parchment paper now and can't tell any difference at all.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 12:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by donnajean
    I'm not sure why you need to see the applique through the pressing sheet. I use a old thin dish towel to fuse my applique. I use Steam a Seam2. Once all the applique pieces are in place, just gently put the pressing cloth over everything & press.
    Am doing Quilter's mag Stacked Pumpkins wall hanging, so pieces have to meet precisely. :|
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    Old 10-12-2011, 12:54 PM
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    Thanks for the advice. Have only done a few applique & wasn't sure if the Wonder-Under would stick without damp fabric - the way package instructions say to use it.

    Pressing Sheet is Bear Thread Design's. Doesn't mention dampening applique/ WU in their instructions.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 01:30 PM
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    i use parchment paper
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