Steam-a-seam
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Steam-a-seam
Our sewing group have decided our project for the year we are doing a Laura Heine wall hanging. It tells us to use Steam-a-seam. It is quite expensive so does anyone suggest an alternative that won’t cost as much. Thanks
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
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Steam a seam or steam a seam lite are worth the price. Fabric pieces can be placed and they will stick together without the aid of pins or final ironing. Worth it for a large piece. Nothing is permanent until ironed.
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I first used it on a Melinda Bula flower applique. There were several layers of fabrics that formed a giant 18-20 inch zinnia. The steam a seam allowed placement of the fabric petals to each other in layers. They stuck together but could be repositionable if one was misplaced or needed to be moved. After layering, the entire flower could be lifted up like a giant sticker and it held together. Once it was in place on the background, it was ironed and became permanent. Other fusbiles that I have found, have to be ironed to stick and they are permanent.
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I agree. I took an collage class from Laura Heine and she insisted we use Steam-A-Seam. It was so easy to use. Pieces stick where they are and are repositionable until they are fused with heat.