Applique pressing sheet
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Applique pressing sheet
Is there anything else that can be use for the applique pressing sheet? I have a need for it, but have no quilt shops near. It seems I have read here on the board that there was an alternative. Thanks for your help.
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I've never used anything between the iron and the fusible. Since the sticky part is facing toward the fabric, I did not think it needed it. The kit that I just bought says I will need this, but I do not know.....
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Is it appliqué with a lot of different pieces that you make into one large appliqué before pressing it to the background fabric? If so you need a Teflon pressing sheet. This allows you to peel the backing off all your pieces, layer, overlap and fuse them together on the sheet. The whole appliqué will then peel off the sheet ready to go. I don't know any other method for doing this.
If it is a pressing sheet for going over the top of appliqué when you iron it down, could you use tin foil? I would try a sample first before trying it on my actual appliqué. I usually just iron my fusible appliqué down to the background without anything on top.
If it is a pressing sheet for going over the top of appliqué when you iron it down, could you use tin foil? I would try a sample first before trying it on my actual appliqué. I usually just iron my fusible appliqué down to the background without anything on top.
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I got mine from Joann's . It is made by Fons & Porter. Used a coupon so made it reasonably priced. http://www.joann.com/fons-porter-mul...heet/prd53546/
here is a link to a thread here on the board that suggests using parchment paper instead. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t168396.html
or you can order one from Walmart and have it shipped free to the store. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bear-Threa...Sheet/12460890
here is a link to a thread here on the board that suggests using parchment paper instead. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t168396.html
or you can order one from Walmart and have it shipped free to the store. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bear-Threa...Sheet/12460890
Last edited by auntpiggylpn; 05-02-2013 at 04:56 AM.
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Is it appliqué with a lot of different pieces that you make into one large appliqué before pressing it to the background fabric? If so you need a Teflon pressing sheet. This allows you to peel the backing off all your pieces, layer, overlap and fuse them together on the sheet. The whole appliqué will then peel off the sheet ready to go. I don't know any other method for doing this.
If it is a pressing sheet for going over the top of appliqué when you iron it down, could you use tin foil? I would try a sample first before trying it on my actual appliqué. I usually just iron my fusible appliqué down to the background without anything on top.
If it is a pressing sheet for going over the top of appliqué when you iron it down, could you use tin foil? I would try a sample first before trying it on my actual appliqué. I usually just iron my fusible appliqué down to the background without anything on top.
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here is a link to a thread here on the board that suggests using parchment paper instead. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t168396.html
Thank you auntpiggy. That is exactly the link I was remembering! I'll be out and about today, and will pick up some parchment paper.
here is a link to a thread here on the board that suggests using parchment paper instead. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t168396.html
Thank you auntpiggy. That is exactly the link I was remembering! I'll be out and about today, and will pick up some parchment paper.
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