experience question

Is Steam-A-Seam 2 really good enough for fusible applique on a wall-hanging, with no stitching of the edges of the pieces? I mean, I can't even budge it when I scratch at it with my fingernail, BUT - I would feel better if I heard it from someone with actual experience. And actually, this block will be going into a quilt, I just remembered.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Last summer I fused lettering on a wall hanging for a wedding gift. I'm pretty sure I used the Steam-a-Seam-2, though it may have been Wonder Under. Whatever it was specifically said it didn't have to be stitched down, so I didn't. I washed it after it was done and the edges of the letters were all curling a bit. Fortunately it was just the edges loosening a bit, so I went back and stitched them all down and all was well. This was the first time -- and the last -- that I use anything but Heat'n'Bond Ultra if I don't want to stitch the edges down; I've never had any problem with that releasing.

Julia > Is Steam-A-Seam 2 really good enough for fusible applique on a wall-hanging,

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Julia in MN

Heat 'n Bond Ultra. Thanks!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

Be absolutely certain that you do not have any fabric softener on the fabrics. That can cause the fusible to not get a good grip. And H&B products are rather particular about the temperature and method you use, so be sure to follow the directions to the letter for the best bond.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

I'm not real sure about all the fabrics, but recently I did buy those spikey rubber balls for the dryer. Love 'em! hmm.... fussy fusible. sigh Thanks for the pointers!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies

I used SaS2 to put an applique onto baby Rocky's onesie, so both materials were stretchy knit. It lasted through a year of washing!

-- Anita --

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Irrational Number

It's a GREAT fusible- if you follow the directions- no guessing like you can do with some fusibles. It would be worth it to you to rewash the fabrics before fusing... just in case they were washed pre-dryer balls. H&B also says to pre-wash the fabrics to remove any finishes. I can't remember if you are a 'wash fabric as it comes in the door' or not. I am. In fact, I recently rewashed ALL my stash because I know that in the past I had used fabric softener. My normal wash gets both liquid softener in the washer and softener sheets in the dryer. We have very hard water. I like the pretty fragrance and soft feel with using both softeners- but not on my fabric. ;-)

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

That's what I use most of the time, with no problems. Just pre-wash fabric and NO fabric softener, or fusibles won't stick well. Gen

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Gen

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