Machine Applique
10-09-2011, 06:08 AM
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Has anyone ever put a sheet of paper behind your fabric when machine appliqueing?? Ive seen a couple of tutorials using this method.
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
10-09-2011, 06:15 AM
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I've done this before. It works okay, but it leaves quite the mess of needle-punched paper. It works as a stabilizer of sorts.
However, I would suggest using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 as a fusible, and then stabilize it with some tear-away stabilizer. Lite SAS2 still allows some flexibility so your appliques don't end up 'stiff.'
However, I would suggest using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 as a fusible, and then stabilize it with some tear-away stabilizer. Lite SAS2 still allows some flexibility so your appliques don't end up 'stiff.'
10-09-2011, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DawnMarie
I've done this before. It works okay, but it leaves quite the mess of needle-punched paper. It works as a stabilizer of sorts.
However, I would suggest using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 as a fusible, and then stabilize it with some tear-away stabilizer. Lite SAS2 still allows some flexibility so your appliques don't end up 'stiff.'
However, I would suggest using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 as a fusible, and then stabilize it with some tear-away stabilizer. Lite SAS2 still allows some flexibility so your appliques don't end up 'stiff.'
10-09-2011, 06:52 AM
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I just purchased some Sulky Heat-Away which is a stabalizer you use then you hit it with a hot iron and it brushes off leaving no residue. I haven't tried it myself but my sister has and she loves it. THe heat from the iron disintegrates it.
10-09-2011, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
I just purchased some Sulky Heat-Away which is a stabalizer you use then you hit it with a hot iron and it brushes off leaving no residue. I haven't tried it myself but my sister has and she loves it. THe heat from the iron disintegrates it.
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10-09-2011, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by clsurz
Originally Posted by mic-pa
I just purchased some Sulky Heat-Away which is a stabalizer you use then you hit it with a hot iron and it brushes off leaving no residue. I haven't tried it myself but my sister has and she loves it. THe heat from the iron disintegrates it.
:D
10-09-2011, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by suebee
Has anyone ever put a sheet of paper behind your fabric when machine appliqueing?? Ive seen a couple of tutorials using this method.
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
10-09-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ploverwi2
Originally Posted by suebee
Has anyone ever put a sheet of paper behind your fabric when machine appliqueing?? Ive seen a couple of tutorials using this method.
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
My question is (tutorial wasnt clear) would you HAVE to use stailizer then?
Im getting ready to do some appliqueing letters on a quilt and I dont want the letters to end up stiff (from fusible). Thoughts, ideas suggestions???
10-09-2011, 10:24 AM
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I only use stabilizer when doing some solid stitch like satin stitch. If I am doing blanket stitch around applique, I do not use a stabilizer. The fusible itself acts as a stabilizer, so I feel no further stabilizer is necessary. Doing Satin stitch, for a stabilizer, you can use paper, something that can be torn away after the stitching is done.
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