Question regarding folded candle mats
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Question regarding folded candle mats
I want to make some folded candle mats for Christmas gifts. Can anyone help me with information regarding the weight of fusible interfacing that works the best?
#2
The folded candle mats are they the dresden plate type? If so what I have found is that they don't use light interfacing. It uses that pellon 71f. Its very stiff craft materials. I use alot of it for the bottoms of purses and freezer bags to keep them stiff. You should be able to find it at your local craft store.
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Here's a you tube that might help you. She used a medium weight fusible for hers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGiC6SzelM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGiC6SzelM
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Do you mean the fold n' stitch wreaths? If so, I make and sell them and I prefer the lighter weight. I use 950 and it is light enough to easily turn and topstitch. It is also soft enough to fold the wreath away for storage. If crunched in storage, I simply steam them back in shape. If you wanted them a bit stiffer, you could use the 950 on both pieces. I originally tried a thicker one and it was just too difficult for small turns and too thick.
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The Easter version has 71F, and the Watermelon has the softer interfacing. You can see a slight difference between them in the pictures, as the watermelon has a softer look, but the Easter is much crisper. Maybe you should try a sample and see which way you like it. Have fun!
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