Interfacing Applique Question
I've done raw applique before, but I'm getting ready to do Interfacing Applique on a quilt. The directions say after sewing the interfacing & applique together that you turn it inside out & press flat. And to press using a non-stick applique pressing sheet. What is a non-stick applique pressing sheet? Can you get it at Joann's or Hobby Lobby? Is there anything that I could use that I might already have...parchment paper or something? Thanks for any help. It's very appreciated.
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You can absolutely use parchment paper. In fact, that's what I prefer. (Just make sure it's parchment and NOT wax paper.)
Some people will recommend you purchase special sheets available at stores, they're made of Teflon. |
I would certainly use parchment paper, if you decide you like the technique then it may be worth investing in a nonstick sheet, they're very handy for lots of things
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This is the applique pressing sheet that I have...probably bought mine 15 years ago...still as good as new...worth every penny I spent on it. You could use a coupon at Joann's to get one.
http://www.joann.com/the-applique-pr...x17-/prd17579/ |
Silicone baking sheet works!
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Thank you for your answers. I'm going to try the parchment paper. There's snow on the ground & cold here in Ohio & it just feels good staying home & quilting. I really like doing applique. I will most likely end up with the pressing sheet from Joann's that Patchsamkim talked about. But, after the snow melts:)
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I have just used a wooden iron on some pieces, too, instead of a sheet of any kind.
And yes the pressing sheet is because the interfacing is an iron on material. |
Originally Posted by morelcabin
(Post 5754795)
Why would you need to use a pressing sheet? Just out of curiousity. I never have. Is it because of the interfacing? I use **used** dryer sheets for most of my smaller applique done this way instead of interfacing...It works very well, is free, and smells wonderful!
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
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I have just used a wooden iron on some pieces, too, instead of a sheet of any kind.
And yes the pressing sheet is because the interfacing is an iron on material. |
Originally Posted by morelcabin
(Post 5754795)
Why would you need to use a pressing sheet? Just out of curiousity. I never have. Is it because of the interfacing? I use **used** dryer sheets for most of my smaller applique done this way instead of interfacing...It works very well, is free, and smells wonderful!
I tried **used** dryer sheets once, and by the time I was halfway through that project I was sick of the smell - so sick, in fact, that I quit using dryer sheets in my laundry at all! Now I prefer to use homemade fabric softener. Lol! |
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