Getting more than frustrated. What to do about sewing with bonding fabric.
08-17-2015, 02:38 PM
#11
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,334
Originally Posted by donnajean
Maybe she needs to let it cool off after pressing before trying to stitch through it.
Maybe I need to try a different needle.... thinner??? thicker??? I really don't like this stuff. I will never use it again.
08-17-2015, 02:57 PM
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,356
Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
I ironed it on a month ago so I don't think that is the problem.
Maybe I need to try a different needle.... thinner??? thicker??? I really don't like this stuff. I will never use it again.
Maybe I need to try a different needle.... thinner??? thicker??? I really don't like this stuff. I will never use it again.
When you get this resolved please post on here what they said.
08-18-2015, 03:56 AM
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Fairfield, OH
Posts: 3,694
Are you sure you used steam a seam lite? I use it all the time and love it. I just bought a huge box of it. I don't have trouble with it at all. I made a whole quilt where I satin stitched around everything without problems. The needle had a little bit of gumming up after hours of sewing but still sewed fine.
Try a different needle or call the manufacturer. If it is stem a seam you should be able to sew thru it just fine. It is the only brand I use.
Try a different needle or call the manufacturer. If it is stem a seam you should be able to sew thru it just fine. It is the only brand I use.
08-18-2015, 04:08 AM
#14
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: on the Texas Coast
Posts: 4,020
I would try a larger needle,( for the thread problem) I always have to clean my needle often, I use nail polish remover.
__________________
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathykwilts?ref=ss_profile
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kathykwilts?ref=ss_profile
08-18-2015, 04:25 AM
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 1,916
A few Years ago steam a seam had problems with their product and actually did not sell it for over a year. They finally came out with the new steam a seam 2 lite. It was a glue problem. They fixed it with the new product. How old is your steam a seam? you also need to be using a sharp, large eye needle
I use the steam a seam 2 lite and never have a problem.
I use the steam a seam 2 lite and never have a problem.
08-18-2015, 05:29 AM
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,688
Sorry you're having such trouble. I hate that stuff and switched to Pelon 805 (Wonder Under) a very long time ago because Steam-a-Seam (in all its varieties) was way too much trouble to use and always put me in a horrible mood. Rubbing alcohol was the only thing that worked for me that didn't smell (nail polish remover) or was caustic (goo gone). Good luck.
08-18-2015, 08:23 AM
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North Fork Ca
Posts: 8,234
That product should not react that way. I would first try Steaming my blocks again, maybe without steam and a little more heat. It sounds like maybe the adhesive didn't completely set. (Try it on a different piece or block) Then I would go back to where I purchased it and explain what happened. Perhaps it was on the bolt too long.
08-18-2015, 05:32 PM
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 266
[QUOTE=nanna-up-north;7288793]I thought it would be so much fun to work on a few Row-by-Rows. Many patterns are so fussy and they suggested I use a bonding fabric..... steam-a-seam 2-lite.
I use a Metafill needle. Joann's has them. It works for me.
I use a Metafill needle. Joann's has them. It works for me.
08-18-2015, 09:59 PM
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,674
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
Have you tried Sewer's Aid??
http://www.joann.com/dritz-sewers-aid/14019319.html
I bought it at JAF and it works miracles when I use metallic thread.
http://www.joann.com/dritz-sewers-aid/14019319.html
I bought it at JAF and it works miracles when I use metallic thread.
it won't solve the problem which I think is the steam a seam2, being too thick and glue too strong.
08-19-2015, 05:02 PM
#20
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 284
Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
I thought it would be so much fun to work on a few Row-by-Rows. Many patterns are so fussy and they suggested I use a bonding fabric..... steam-a-seam 2-lite.
But I'm stitching around the edges and the bonding glue is making my needle sticky, breaking the thread every few inches.
I've tried wiping the needle down with rubbing alcohol but I can't do that every few inches!! Well, I could but I don't want to. That's like every 2-3 minutes of sewing.
Do any of you have any suggestions?? I know now why I applique and not stitch with this stuff.... Argh!!
But I'm stitching around the edges and the bonding glue is making my needle sticky, breaking the thread every few inches.
I've tried wiping the needle down with rubbing alcohol but I can't do that every few inches!! Well, I could but I don't want to. That's like every 2-3 minutes of sewing.
Do any of you have any suggestions?? I know now why I applique and not stitch with this stuff.... Argh!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Snorky Lvs2Quilt
Main
16
04-21-2011 09:57 PM
