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cirobaggio1 12-05-2016 02:47 PM
excellent info, thanks for sharing!!

K-Roll 12-05-2016 04:42 PM
I don't get this - are these for turning edges under?

Tartan 12-05-2016 05:42 PM
In Rosa's method, she uses a fusible interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric with the shape she wants. The 1/8 to 1/4 turn under has fabric glue put on and the little tools are used to push /turn the seam allowance over onto the interfacing to stick. She gets really nice shapes and I would think the iron on interfacing and gluing the seam allowance would really prevent any edges from fraying on inside tight curves.

Aurora 12-06-2016 01:15 AM
I use double pointed knitting needles. I have lots of sizes to use for any situation..

LindaJ 12-06-2016 05:41 AM
Going to check out that method. Great savings !

KathyJ 12-06-2016 07:46 AM
Now why didn't I think of these before dropping the $40 for Alex Anderson's tools??? Hindsight s always 20/20. Have I used the tools yet?? Nope. Don't like applique. Go figure:(

feline fanatic 12-06-2016 11:05 AM
Originally Posted by lynnie (Post 7712317)
excellent price. but then again, some people buy expensive tools to turn points. I use my free chopsticks. I bought some pretty ones, painted for $1.
the tools are not used to turn points. Appliquick is a foundation method of applique. She uses a fusible interfacing for the applique shape, which is fused to the wrong side of the fabric. It is then cut out with seam allowance and the fork tool is used to hold the shape and turn it while the beveled end is used to turn her seam allowance over on the interfacing and glues it in place so you can either machine stitch your applique down or hand stitch. I also thought of lobster forks when I first saw the tools but after doing a hands on demo with her there are subtle differences. Not so much the fork end as the beveled "smoothing end".

QuiltnLady1 12-09-2016 09:57 PM
Those would also work to hold seams when ironing.

Tiggersmom 12-09-2016 10:48 PM
Wow, I think this could be useful for several sewing room tricks! Thanks

cashs_mom 12-10-2016 07:58 AM
Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7712132)
It pays to think outside the box.
It totally pays to think outside the box!


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