quiltsfor

I'm planning to do more applique and I'm wondering which would be better. I will be turning under edges as I don't like the raw edges on items that need to be washed over and over again, so that isn't an issue on which to use. I will also be sewing on the edges of the applique when quilting it

My thoughts:
I don't want my applique to be 'hard' I prefer that it is supple. Questions: would be does the lite make it more of a 'hard' shell feeling? Does the Featherlite give it more of a fabric feel? Or isn't there a difference?

I don't want my applique's to feel stiff, I guess would more be the word.

What are your opinions or experience of using these products? I've never used either before.

TheMerkleFamily

Here's one person's experience/opinion - hope it's helpful as you decide which works best for your project.

Heat and Bond Lite vs Feather Lite

1CharmShort

I've got both, and I use the lite more than the feather lite, because I do more raw edge applique than I do turned edge.

The feather lite version is great for turned edge applique and for lighter fabrics like lawn.

When doing turned edge applique, the stabilizer gets "doubled" when it's folded under, so there is an extra layer to think about. It doesn't really make that much difference to me, but you might want to test a small applique before committing to a whole project. See what you like best.

Also, an alternative I like is washable stick glue. And you could try freezer paper too. Then just remove it...no hard edges that way.
have fun!

GingerK

I prefer Wonder Under. Don't know if that is available in the US. I find all of the Heat n Bonds leave some residue on my needle. If you are planning on turning the edges under, have you thought about using the freezer paper method?

I know there are a lot of tutorials about it, but short version is:
1.Iron two or three pieces of freezer paper together to get a nice sturdy piece.
2. Draw your pattern on the dull side (reversed of course) and cut out.
3. Iron to wrong side of your fabric and cut out with an appropriate amount of fabric to turn in.
4. (My trick for the next step--using a can of spray starch, spray some starch into a small bowl. It will turn into a small amount of liquid starch) Paint starch around the edges of the fabric, fold in over the pattern piece and iron the starch dry.
5. Pull out the pattern piece and re iron the folded piece.

annievee

I prefer Wonder Under also. Lightweight and holds great.

quiltsfor

What I am looking for is to hold the applique onto the fabric until I quilt it on with the backing/batting and longer. My quilting is on the applique turned under edges to secure them to the fabric and a few fillers where needed, so the design of the applique(s) is/are, also on the back of the quilt. I only do the applique for wall hangings, table toppers and occasionally a baby quilt.

I decided to go with the Heat n Bond Featherlite for now since I don't leave any raw edges.

Thank you all for the information.

Rhonda K

Misty fuse works well for applique. It is re-positionable.

julybaby8

I had the trouble with the residue, but discovered that there wasn’t enough heat when I pressed it. So pressed it more and Haven’t had that problem.