You use it with fusibles to protect your iron and board. Fusibles don't stick to it. So, it can be used instead of the more expensive fusible applique sheets you can buy for the same purpose. Parchment paper is actually better with some fusibles because it doesn't cause the fabric to become shiny (I assume from fusible bleed-thru).

I don't bake without parchment paper! No clean up in the pan or dish at all. I detest kitchen duty after a meal. It's great for ironing fusible. I use a piece for to line my ironing board and a piece on top.

My sewing room is beginning to look like a kitchen, parchment paper, baggies, bag clips, round plates and such.

What do mean "release paper" ? have you ever tried in your printer to print out paper piece patterns??

I bake with it - great for cookies and brownies, I don't have to wash the pans afterwards.

It protects my iron and ironing board from fusible web boo-boos.

And hello from Vancouver, USA!

I don't think parchment paper would work well in an inkjet printer. The ink would just smear, since the parchment paper is designed not to hold on to stuff. Same might apply to laser printers, but I'm not as sure about that.

Usually people use freezer paper, typing paper or vellum (tracing paper) through printers for patterns. People also send fabric through printers, for direct printing on the fabric (usually, I think, fused to freezer paper for stability).

I haven't done any of these things. Just been wanting to! So, I could be wrong.....

I initially invested in two applique sheets which are quite expenisve. I then heard about the parchment paper and purchased a box to try. In my estimation the parchment paper works far better. The fusible runout does not stick to the parchment paper where it does to the applique sheets. I have used the same two parchment sheets so many times that the one is actually a little brown in color.

the parchment can and will scorch..so be careful..replace it often.

I have sold teflon sheets for years though..no shine from them and they are really cheap...and last for year!
Even the thicker professional grade is only $8.00 and comes with a 5 year warranty...

thank you for the trip on parchment paper on my list for next trip to the store I have use tin foil and that works too

What a terrific hint. My silicone sheet has seen better days and if parchment paper will work, what a great and inexpensive alternative since I can buy it at our local Dollar Tree Store for $1.