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Old 04-18-2015, 03:06 PM
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Is Fusible Batting Tape the same as Stitch Witchery or even iron on interfacing? I am interested in using something like this, but know nothing about it.

Thanks if you have any information.

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I'm not sure if it resembles either of the two products you mention - I just use a wide zig zag to join batting, using my stitch in the ditch foot to butt the pieces together.
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It's more like iron on interfacing. Never have used it. Just butt the edges together and sew together with a zig zag stitch. I'm thinking you would be more happy sewing the batting together.
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It is just lightweight fusible interfacing cut about 2" wide. I use it if I have a couple long straight pieces to put together. Usually put on both sides of the seam. Just be sure your batting can handle the heat of the iron
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Okay, I think I will just sew the batting pieces together. I have done that before and I know it works. Hadn't thought about my batting being able to handle heat from an iron. Thanks.

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I use it for batting. I like it better then sewing batting. I think is it more like fusible interfacing.
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Sometimes when I use that tape I end up with a tiny gap between the edges of the batting. Now I usually just use a glue stick with a tiny overlap of the batting edges.
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I have used the tape and also bought fusible interfacing and cut it in 2 inch strips to iron on.
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Dina, I have a bolt of fusible lightweight interfacing I bought at JAF when I was making t-shirt quilts for others. I just cut 1.5" strips when I butt my batting pieces together. It works only on cotton batting. I do both sides. It works very well and your can't feel any zig zag stitching.
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I have purchased fusible knitted lightweight interfacing and cut in into 2 inch strips for use in joining batting. It is far less expensive than buying it ready cut. I prefer it to zig zagging the edges because it can show as a dimple on the front if the join falls in the wrong place.
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