Old 07-25-2011, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Laura Wasilowski has some great information on working with fusible web. She's known as the Dean of Corrections at the Chicago School of Fusing. ;)
http://www.artfabrik.com/Chicago%20S...0Etiquette.htm
You can also transfer your pattern outline directly to the web after the release paper has been removed. This prevents fabric fraying and you no longer have to cut paper with your good scissors. Instructions are here.
http://www.artfabrik.com/patterntransfer.htm
I think this would work better than the way I did. I fused the fabric down, then cut out my shapes, then tried to peel the backing. Her way, even if I fray some, it will be far enough away from the shape that it won't get distorted. If

I understand the second link, I use the same paper I peeled off the fusible, draw the shapes on it, then iron to transfer the pattern to the already fused fabric?

How does this work if I don't have a bunch of shapes? For example, I called to find out how many birdholes will be in the BOTM and was told they are different sizes, and I only had a template for the first birdhouse. So I could only cut out three birdholes (circles) saving the rest of the fabric for later.

In that case I think the ideas about scoring the middle and peeling out will work well.

Thanks everyone!

btw I use my paper scissors (reserved for sewing patterns) when I cut out the fusible and paper together.
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