need advice on fusible web
04-22-2010, 09:02 AM
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I have made many applique quilts and I always use Wonder Under 805. It is easy and uncomplicated. Try it you'll like it!!! I buy it at WalMart and it is cheap, $.85 a yard. I have a light box and the tracing is simple. Hope this works for you it does for me..........
04-22-2010, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Justok
I'm fusing a piece onto a background square. The background square has been starched 5 times,(that works very nicely instead of using stabilizer). My problem is my fusible web will not iron onto the starched square. I don't know the fusible brand other than it came from Joann's and came on a bolt. It is medium weight. Do I need to wash out the starch? Thanks for listening
I see your updates that you did to no avail. Sorry. I once had some (don't the the brand) and realized I was trying to iron the wrong side to the fabric. I don't know why it didn't melt to my iron.
04-22-2010, 11:18 AM
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Thank you everyone for your good advice. I think I might try the wonder under. I'm sure my fusible is at least 2 -3 years old. I never had trouble with it when I first used it. but then again I never used starch. I really like using the starch to stiffen my fabric, it's like finding a new best friend.
04-23-2010, 04:43 AM
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I think it just may have been too old. I use Wonder Under and Heat N Bond Lite or Med and really can't tell any difference. I don't like the Steam a Seam because it seems to complicated for my brain.
04-23-2010, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Justok
I think I might try the wonder under. I'm sure my fusible is at least 2 -3 years old. I never had trouble with it when I first used it.
04-23-2010, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by marsye
I use wonder under 805 and I don't use a stabilizer anymore. I discovered you can machine stitch without it and you don't to deal with cutting the paper away on the back afterwards.
What is Wonder Under 805? Please? I have used both the Steam a Seam Lite and Heat & Bond lite......both still seem a little stiff. I have also used Wonder Under with disasterous results.....but it was "regular" off the bolt from Joann's. Is 805 different and why? Thank You........
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