Originally Posted by ktbb
Originally Posted by sharon b
Ok I have a stupid question... but after you start putting pieces on the sheet how do you see to know where to place the fabrics on top of what is already there? Does that make sense :roll:
It's not a stupid question...and the answer is that you can;t see the drawing, which is why I just have the picture/pattern to the side and eyeball the layout. As the previous poster said, always work from the bottom/back to the front/top.
Let the applique cool before peeling it up and you'll leave less glue on the sheet. Also, when the pressing sheet is cool, check with your hand for any left over glue and wipe it off with a paper towel or fabric scrap before using it again.
I think this is where using both methods I mentioned above might be handy. Use the pattern under a pressing sheet but also have your pattern traced on to some overhead projector sheets. Then you can lay that on top of your applique and see that you are indeed lining up pieces correctly. I think I will employ both methods this time and see what works, and what seems like overkill. :)
But here's my other question; What do you do if your pattern is much larger than your ironing board? I know I've seen mention of pressing boards, but I only have an ironing board. Am I gonna need to make up some type of wider pressing surface?