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Old 06-18-2023, 07:55 AM
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Has anyone had experience reusing Pellon’s Single Sided Flex Foam? I fused some pieces and have changed my mind on the focus fabric for a bag I’m making. I can retest a little piece but I guess I’m asking if any of you have had experience re-using flex foam on a larger project.
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Old 06-18-2023, 10:15 AM
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I have reused it. Gently warm the fused side and then pull off the fabric. The fabric will probably have a fair amount of glue residue and the flex foam may no longer be fusible. Just treat it as a sew in flex foam. The only time I use the fusible is for straps.
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I have reused it. Gently warm the fused side and then pull off the fabric. The fabric will probably have a fair amount of glue residue and the flex foam may no longer be fusible. Just treat it as a sew in flex foam. The only time I use the fusible is for straps.
Thanks! That’s helpful. I don’t mind having to baste as long as it’s not a gluey mess. Doesn’t look like it will be but I figured others may have had experience with this.
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Or what about, instead of trying to remove your fused fabric, just stitch/quilt your new fabric overtop?
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Or what about, instead of trying to remove your fused fabric, just stitch/quilt your new fabric overtop?
That's a great idea. As long as it didn't show thru, I'd do that.
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That's a great idea. As long as it didn't show thru, I'd do that.
Yes! Definitely need to take that into consideration.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE View Post
Or what about, instead of trying to remove your fused fabric, just stitch/quilt your new fabric overtop?
That makes sense too! Thanks! Never thought of that!
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