if doing needle turn are you using freezer paper templates? they will probably work with starched fabric but i have found my fusables (like heat & bond lite or steam a seam or wonder under) do not adhere to fabric that has been starched. they work best if the fabric has been pre-washed getting rid of the sizing and any chemicals in the fabric. i have never heard of anyone using fusables when doing needle turn. if you choose to use a fusable make sure you purchase one that is for (sewing) some are permenent bonds (in theory) and are about impossible to get a needle through...i've used thimbles and needle nose pliars trying to sew around an applique i used Heat & bond on...it was terrible