Good question -

I've heard one should NOT use fabric softeners BEFORE using the iron-on fusibles because they won't stick to the fabric -

I do wonder about AFTER -

Do you make test samples before going on to the whole project?

I always do test samples!
Once this project starts, I'll have an update on 'em.

You shouldn't use softener with ANY fusible product. You can check with the manufacturer of your particular product to be sure, but that is my understanding. I had a quilt shop for 8 years.

From Pellon's instruction sheet:


Care Instructions:
Washable, dry cleanable
Machine wash Warm, Delicate cycle.
Do not use fabric softener. Tumble dry Low

I do not know how anyone else feels about heat bond the kind you get from walmart but the strong hold makes the item you are appliquing hard and too tough to sew it will cause you to break needles or to prick yourself many times, now the light is not too bad but myself I do not like the strong at all. I did a hand applique and quilted quilt with that before I really knoew how and it turned out okay but it was hard and tough.

Oh PS: Steam a seem is the best use light

I buy Heat and Bind byt have 2 big rolls of Aleens and its the best!! I save it for special things for ME. They don't make it anymore.

and only buy it on sale at Joanns 50% off sales!

I purchased Misty Fuse from Keepsake Quilting. It does not make the applique stiff at all. Can be purchased in white or black.

heat n bond is now coming out with "featherweight" fusible...I sell bolts of the heat n bond light each month so I am anxious for the feather weight to arrive so I can see just how much lighter it will be!