wonder-under problems
#1
I am trying to applique some shapes onto an "I Spy" quilt.... ugh... I have ironed the wonder-under (fusible web) onto the fabric, and now I can get the paper off. What am I doing wrong, any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quilter1234
#4
I have encountered that same problem often. I take a straight pin and scratch the paper backing in the middle, ripping it a little. Grab one of the torn edges and pull off what you can. Continue until it's all off.
Also, re-ironing it can help it release. You can try to roll a corner/point between your thumb & forefinger to see if it will begin to release. This only seems to happen to me when the Wonder Under is new. With the older stuff (really old) the paper didn't want to stay stuck to the webbing long enough to get it ironed to the fabric. However, when finally ironed down, it did release nicely. Go figure.
Also, re-ironing it can help it release. You can try to roll a corner/point between your thumb & forefinger to see if it will begin to release. This only seems to happen to me when the Wonder Under is new. With the older stuff (really old) the paper didn't want to stay stuck to the webbing long enough to get it ironed to the fabric. However, when finally ironed down, it did release nicely. Go figure.
#9
I take a straight pin and scratch the paper backing in the middle, ripping it a little. Grab one of the torn edges and pull off what you can. Continue until it's all off.
This is what I do also. Haven't had any problems. :thumbup:
This is what I do also. Haven't had any problems. :thumbup:
#10
On the same subject, the instructions refer to the iron being "hot" (or is it "warm?") and I always wonder why they don't just say "cotton setting" or "Wool setting." It seems to me they used to specify.
I too have had trouble with the peeling, and I thought perhaps
(A) I was using the wrong temperature iron,
(B) the wonder under was old,
(C) I pressed it too long, or
(D) I didn't press it long enough.
So I'm interested to hear your responses.
I too have had trouble with the peeling, and I thought perhaps
(A) I was using the wrong temperature iron,
(B) the wonder under was old,
(C) I pressed it too long, or
(D) I didn't press it long enough.
So I'm interested to hear your responses.
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