Trouble with T-shirts Quilts
 

I have made many t-shirts , but now the fusible interfacing is not holding , i got a new iron , still not sticking , i have a Quilting machine & i do not want the t-shirts to bunch , i make these quilts for donations & raffles , i am just wonderning if anyone else has this trouble .. I normally use 911ff from Joann's or W-mart .. HELP I dont know what to do . I have a Cornonet machine & im so stressed .. Thank u all for all help
D Melton

i don't know what 911ff is, so can't offer any advice about that.

did you launder the t-shirts (or now blocks) before trying to fuse?
if not, you should try that.
there might be residue of fabric softener, etc, from previous laundering.
that could interfere with the fusing.

i think.

Is it a new batch of Fusible? I've had FF that is defective, and have returned it for a replacement.

My sister just did a huge tshirt quilt and I don't know what product she used but she said hers weren't sticking either. Maybe it was a bad batch of interfacing?? Maybe try a different type. I've always used the iron on knit tricot interfacing and never had an issue. I hope you find something that will work.

If the T-Shirts were laundered with fabric softener or dried with a fabric softener/anti cling dryer sheet that will keep the fusible from fusing. Rewash with no additives other than detergent. Dry with no dryer sheets.

To test to see if your interfacing is defective, try fusing it to a scrap of regular fabric from your stash that has been prewashed (factory sizings also impede the fusing glue). I would recommend testing prior to rewashing all the t-shirts.

Thank U all .. I get them sent to me from PD/FD all over for this , now they are glued now, so now I have to pray that my hands & quilting machine work together .. Thank u all .. Good luck quilting .. D

You have the right fusible. When pressing the fusible to the shirts...press & hold for several seconds (I count to 10), and then lift the iron and put on a new spot, repeat. I use wool setting and it takes a bit. I've found that if I just iron the fusible (moving the iron back and forth), I don't always get a good hold & also stretches the fusible a bit (along with the shirts). Glad you got the pellon to stay.

I always had trouble getting fusible to stick evenly and consistently, until I started using a wet press cloth. When I'm using, fusible. I put a bowl of water next to the ironing board, completely soak the press cloth and wring it out. I lay it over the fusible, and press, with the iron on the highest setting. I usually use a scrap piece of an old sheet of a piece of muslin as a press cloth. That bit of steam as the water in the fabric evaporates gets in between all the fibers in the fusible and attaches it perfectly every time.

I would bet it’s the t-shirts. If you know and have worked with the pellon 911ff then it’s the shirts. I too use that pellon and have never had an issue. I always wash my shirts prior to ironing on the pellon. I’ve told those giving me shirts not to wash them as I want to ensure I don’t have an issue. Sorry this has happened. That’s a lot of work!

I agree with the posters who say:

Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets
Use a damp cloth and high heat for the fusible

Good luck.