Fuasble interfacing - ??
12-06-2010, 07:05 AM
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I have used it to attach emblems on clothing, cutting it in strips to use up strips of batting, applying a lining to the backs of embroidered bookmarks and to apply appliques to a background fabric.
A thin strip helps hold a hem in place too so you don't need to pin before hand or machine stitching it in place. Fusible interfacing is a handy thing and has many uses where you need stability without the use of pins.
Carol J.
A thin strip helps hold a hem in place too so you don't need to pin before hand or machine stitching it in place. Fusible interfacing is a handy thing and has many uses where you need stability without the use of pins.
Carol J.
12-06-2010, 04:44 PM
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You can use light weight fusible interfacing for applique, Eleanor Burns has a technique she teaches in her shows.
You cut out your applique shape out of the fabric and fusible.
Put the right side of fabric facing the fusible side of the interfacing.
Stitch around the whole outer perimeter of the piece.
Make a small clip in the center of the interfacing, turn the piece right side out.
Smooth and shape the applique piece so it lays nicely.
Iron the applique piece onto the block, border or quilt top.
Hand or machine sew the applique pieces in place :D:D:D[/quote]
Thank you, I was thinking along those lines (and going to try) - and possibly some really finer material (using small pieces) to maybe give them a little oomph?? I was going to try a few pieces on a test block to see what happened but I was also thinking of using it to maybe draw your pattern or shape on and then affix it to the material and go from there.
Marysewfun @-->-
You cut out your applique shape out of the fabric and fusible.
Put the right side of fabric facing the fusible side of the interfacing.
Stitch around the whole outer perimeter of the piece.
Make a small clip in the center of the interfacing, turn the piece right side out.
Smooth and shape the applique piece so it lays nicely.
Iron the applique piece onto the block, border or quilt top.
Hand or machine sew the applique pieces in place :D:D:D[/quote]
Thank you, I was thinking along those lines (and going to try) - and possibly some really finer material (using small pieces) to maybe give them a little oomph?? I was going to try a few pieces on a test block to see what happened but I was also thinking of using it to maybe draw your pattern or shape on and then affix it to the material and go from there.
Marysewfun @-->-
12-06-2010, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by koko
Is fusible interfacing fusible on both sides or just one side?
12-06-2010, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by clem55
appliques, but you do want the lighter weight fusible if using on a quilt. Some of the more heavier fusibles make things too stiff. so if you plan to use on a quilt, test out a smaple piece first. I didn't the first time and was quite disappointed that my large appliques were too stiff.
There are many types and weights of interfacing and that will determine what it is used for. Do you know what brand and product number you bought?
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