Wash Away Appliqué Sheets
#1
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Wash Away Appliqué Sheets
It has been several years since I’ve needed to do turned edge appliqué. I used to use the fusible and water soluable Wash Away Appliqué Sheets so that I could leave the paper in place after sewing, instead of manually removing freezer paper. I drew the appliqué shapes directly on the appliqué paper and ironed this onto my fabric.
However, the appliqué sheets have gotten even more expensive! They are a great product, but I need to do a large number of appliqués.
Has anyone found a similar product that is more budget friendly?
Thanks for your help!
However, the appliqué sheets have gotten even more expensive! They are a great product, but I need to do a large number of appliqués.
Has anyone found a similar product that is more budget friendly?
Thanks for your help!
#2
Try freezer paper ( sold on rolls in tear off dispenser cartons at supermarket). Mark on dull side. Other side is shiny, this will temporarily stick to your fabric using a wool to cotton iron setting. It peels away easily and can be reused...but not left in.
#3
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I used to use freezer paper and a glue stick, but disliked needing to cut through the background after the piece was sewn in place to remove the freezer paper. I also found the freezer paper was not great for being reused. Especially where I have lots of the same shapes (other than circles), I recently switched to using Karen Kay Buckley’s template plastic and an iron with starch. She has videos showing her technique on her website. For circles, I really like my applipops.
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I used to use freezer paper and a glue stick, but disliked needing to cut through the background after the piece was sewn in place to remove the freezer paper. I also found the freezer paper was not great for being reused. Especially where I have lots of the same shapes (other than circles),
You could also try Lori Holt's method of stitching very light weight Pellon (right sides together), cutting a small slit, and turning it right side out. I don't seem to get sharp corners that way, but others tend to.
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Sewing centers with embroidery machines usually carry Sulky wash away fusible on rolls. You can get the rolls at a more economical cost. You can probably find them at Joanne’s, hobby lobby and online places too
#6
https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Constr...12/#sku=INTF47
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
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https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Constr...12/#sku=INTF47
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
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You can probably find the brand that you like to use cheaper in a bulk buy. I doubt you can find the quality in a cheaper brand. I have learned to stick with what does the job I want it to and that I like using.
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https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Constr...12/#sku=INTF47
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
I got a good deal on machine needles from this place, so I searched it for you. 10 yards for under $15.
I don't think this product is fusible if that is needed I use Steam A Seam lite for all my applique. Over heating with iron does not dissolve the adhesive.
Last edited by Onebyone; 04-24-2022 at 08:12 AM.