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Old 07-12-2012, 09:52 AM
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I am making hot pads and it calls for mylar. Which side do I put next to the fabric the side that is batting or the other side that has the mylar on it?

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Old 07-13-2012, 04:42 AM
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Not sure I understand your question. Mylar is used on top of your fabric when embroidering a pattern designed for mylar to make the finished embroidery work shimmer. I'm pretty sure you would always use it before even getting to the batting stage....
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:44 AM
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Another thought - I've never made hot pads using mylar, so maybe Im not understanding the process. However, if you go to Embroidery Library online I'm pretty sure that they have a hotpad mylar tutorial. Good luck
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Old 07-13-2012, 04:50 AM
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The side with the mylar faces the heat source so it reflects the heat back away from the table, or your hand in the case of a potholder. The shiny stuff in InsulBright is mylar...that's what you're talking about, right?
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Old 07-13-2012, 09:55 AM
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Yes ghost. You answered my question. Thanks alot
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