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Interfacing circles...too puffy?

I finally found the best way to make circles for me. I tried freezer paper, plastic templates and now interfacing. They are finally round. However, when I looked at them they appear to be puffy. Will they lie flat or is this just an illusion for now since I have not used them on the quilt yet. Anyone know?

Did you try pressing them again maybe with steam?

If you've used a lightweight fusible interfacing you shouldn't have any problem with them lying flat. I use this when I'm doing my rare appliques, usually on Sunbonnet Sues in a round robin trade.

Jan in VA

Which surface is puffy? If it is the back, you could trim part of the interfacing from the center. It will still keep the edges turned but reduce the bulk. If it is the fabric, try wiggling the seam around the edge with your fingers to make sure all the fabric is right to the edge. Press well with spray starch and see if that helps.
Someone posted a great link for doing circles and I want to try this method. You cut a circle template, place it on the wrong side of the fabric, you then place it on the dull side of a square of foil. You gather up the foil to fit the circle and press well. After pressing, you open the foil, remove the template and you are ready to appliqué it down.