Another vote for parchment! I'm cheap, ;) plus it's a lot easier to find (any grocery store) than the pressing sheet.

The pressing sheet is also useful for appliques that have multiple piece that are layered. You can press them together then remove from the pressing sheet and iron on to your back ground fabric (hope all that made sense). I bought my sheet at JoAnns long ago w/a coupon (or sale) and really like having it. Mine is a Fons and Porter. Parchment paper is not that cheap so if you plan to do a lot of applique you might as well invest in the pressing sheet. But not mandatory :)

I have two Teflon pressing sheets. Use them for applique and when pressing fusible fleece to the back of fabric for bags etc. Just a way to make sure ironing board cover does not get anything on it. Have had both for years.

I keep my applique pressing sheet under my large cutting mat! I always know where to find it and it stays flat!

I paid $30 for a large pressing sheet. The teflon oven liners are $20. For the $10 difference, I prefer to use the much more flexible pressing sheet.

I purchased two Teflon pressing sheets which I used several times. I heard about the parchment paper and purchased a box to try. I must say I much prefer the parchment paper. I'm still using the first two sheets so they do stand up with usage. I've had no problem seeing the applique between the two sheets when bonding applique sets and I always use one under the fabric and one on top of the applique piece when bonding to the background piece. Another advantage is you can the cut the size to your liking.

Invaluable!! I LOVE mine. Worth every penny! Fusible wipes right off of it!

THE APPLIQUE PRESSING SHEET by Bear Threads

sandy

Huh? :confused: I pay $1.59 for a roll, and I reuse the same piece many, many times. How on earth is that "not cheap"?

I have a couple of the Teflon sheets and also used a Silicon oven liner.

The slick side of freezer paper also works as the fusible will not stick to it. I use my clear pressing sheet to arrange applique pieces so I can then bond them to the fabric I'm applying them to. I place the pattern under the pressing sheet then arrange the pieces on top. When they are as I want them I press them so they more or less stick together. Then take them to the fabric I'm appliqueing them on and press. Then I'm ready to applique.