Applique Vinyl Method - can I use Sheet Protectors?
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Applique Vinyl Method - can I use Sheet Protectors?
I'm appliqueing a wall hanging with a ziollion small pieces and read about the Applique Vinyl Method. I like the idea but don't want to spend $10 on a sheet of vinyl for one time.
Is there any reason I can tape together vinyl sheet protectors and use them? (like you put in noteboooks). I have some 12x12 sheets for scrapbooking.
Thanks,
Robin
Is there any reason I can tape together vinyl sheet protectors and use them? (like you put in noteboooks). I have some 12x12 sheets for scrapbooking.
Thanks,
Robin
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Are you using the vinyl to get your pieces in the right position for needle turn appliqué? Page protectors should work fine for that. If you are using machine appliqué with fusible and want to iron the pieces through the sheet protectors, then no they will melt.
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You can also use a lightweight non-fusible interfacing as an overlay. Just make sure that you can see through it. Trace your pattern onto it, then use a long running stitch (or a machine basting stitch) to sew it on the top edge of your background fabric. You then roll it up and pin it when you are sewing your pieces down. A lot less expensive than clear vinyl, and you can either use a Frixion pen to trace, then press to remove the markings so you can use it again for the next block, or a fine point Sharpie and keep the overlay with your pattern, in case you ever decide to use it again. Karen Kay Buckley sells a product that she used when she taught the machine applique class I took at the Houston Quilt Festival last year. Just check out her store on her website store.
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