Originally Posted by
Lee in Richmond
Has anyone tried the Charlotte's Fusible Web thread (Superior) that you put in the bobbin? It disappears when you iron it. Supposed to give you layer control in applique, without the usual stiffness. There's a YouTube video out there somewhere (that I need to watch again before I use the spool I got as a gift). The package says use MonoPoly as the top thread, iron and then immediately remove the top thread.
I just love, love, love fusible thread ! first I use it for all my applique I do freezer paper, first, I cut freezer paper out just the size I want finished, them cut fabric 1/4 inch bigger, then on ironing board place fabric right side down, place freezer paper shinny side , fold 1/4 inch over and press with dry iron, do all the way around. when cool you can remove freezer paper, then put little bits 1 inch or so of the fusible thread under the fold, press with dry iron, use pressing sheet, then you can place where you want the applique put a couple of bits of the FT and press in place then stich around the edges, how ever you want, by hand by machine, what ever stich you want. I find this my fav way of applique, can also put fusible in bobbin and hem pants, skirts, binding on quilts, so many ways to use it, not stiff at all either