An applique trick

I do, but I can't remember. Not very helpful, huh? I'll see if I can trigger it out of my brain tonight!

LOL. That's good, Pauline. Me too. I've read how to remove it but since it was never going to happen to me, I didn't pay much attention. I tried putting scrap fabric on it and pressing it really hot hoping it would melt and attach to the scrap. Nope. I tried getting it hot and scraping it off. Nope. If Adult Supervision doesn't appear soon, I can always iron an appropriate appliqué on top of it. Whatever. Polly

roflmao, first thing i thot of too, after returning from the floor to chair. applique is just the thing to cover up all those mistakes. snorfle, jeanne

"Polly Esther" wrote... ........If Adult Supervision doesn't appear soon, I can always iron an appropriate appliqué on top of it. Whatever. Polly

This was at a sewing tips and tricks site I frequent.

Removing Fused Interfacing

To remove interfacing that has been fused in place, hold a steam iron over interfacing steaming for 5 - 10 seconds. Immediately peel off the interfacing. If it is still adhered, set the iron on the interfacing, but do not use pressure, lots of steam. To remove any fusing agent that remains on the fabric, cover it with a damp, lightweight fabric scrap and press. Peel off while warm. Continue with new scraps until all the adhesive can be removed. Remove the remainder of the "gunk" by sponging the area with rubbing alcohol--but be sure fabric or dye will not be affected by alcohol with a test.

The combination of heat and steam seems to be what makes it get UNstuck........and if it doesn't work, well, little appliquéd dancing gators on your pressing board just might be rather ....uhhhhh.......FESTIVE!

Val

I have a roll of 'magic carpet' oven/baking tray liner the length of the ironing board for this sort of work. Due to NOT having used it and other iron accidents over the summer (at least 3 major scorch marks!) I now need to re-do my ironing board!

I too use baking paper to protect my ironing board cover (even if it is an old bedsheet wrapped securely around the ironing board). The fusible webbing wont stick to the paper. As to removing it, Val idea is definitely worth a go.

When I used to use fusible hemming years ago, that's how I used to release the hem to let down on my daughters' dresses.

Good luck Polly, it sure can be a pain in the bottom cheeks.

Seems to me that if it comes off that easily, it isn't much good as a fusible! Roberta in D

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I wonder if there is a difference in ease of removal between the fusible that must also be sewn round, and the fusible that truly bonds? . In message , Roberta Zollner writes

The shop where I teach has a trick to prevent fusing onto the press board covers..... They press freezer paper onto the board. For pressing seams and such the freezer paper doesn't interfere, it doesn't shift or get out of place and is easily replaceable when needed. Good trick to remember when you are doing a lot of fusing.

As to removing fusible web (instead of fusible interfacing...) Good luck. Depends on the brand. Heat and Bond will lose all its ability to stick if you over heat it and is the best if you have goofed. (But I don't like it because of that ) With either Wonder Under or Steam a Seam, you may just need to applique over the problem area. They may eventually "go away" but I wouldn't count on it. IF you have already heated with a cloth over it and it didn't pick up the excess, you may have just forced the "glue" into the fibers of the board cover. Sorry.

Have fun. Pati, in Phx

Kate XXXXXX wrote:

Remove the entire cover and replace it with a new one :)

Julia in MN