Fusible web.

I have been consumed with my fusible web problem. I've had lots of suggestions and I did try some of the techniques to repair it… but it's not going to work for the amount of work and the small pieces I work with.. for instance… the hands of the soldiers, the fingers are about 1/16th of an inch wide.

I use steam a seam lite. (single) and it has been perfect but they tell me they have had a problem with backing  the paper. It appears that the glue doesn't adhere to it very well on some rolls.

I purchased some vliesofix today to hold me over until I can solve the problem.

I used vliesofix for 20 years… but it isn't as fine as the Steam a Seam lite I've used for the past 5 years.

So, I've been spoiled because it's the perfect product for the Bayeux project.

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Those of you who use fusible web know that tracing the image onto the tracing paper side is best done with a pencil… The Vliesofix glue on the underside is so much thicker than the fine film on Steam a Seam lite.

Once again, I have minute pieces and if your pencil has to bump over the glue it causes distortion of the small images on the pattern.

Since beginning the new Quilt last December I have made 4423 applique pieces so you can see I need an awful lot.

It's just one week since I had stitches in my back and they are
driving me crazy. They are very annoying. I can have them out next
Sunday… however, I might find some kind soul to take the out earlier. !!!!!!

It's Fathers Day here in Australia and it's been a beautiful spring day.

We had a great lunch with some of the family then back to the studio.

4 Comments Add yours

  1. Chrisee says:

    Fusible web can be a problem……I have been told to lightly iron the seperated layers together….especially when doing the amounts that you are, you need it to ‘work.’I used Heat Bond Feather Lite, which I loved to use cos it was lightweight and worked well, but it did not cope with the handling when I was blanketstitching the applique into permanent position.

  2. Rachel B says:

    Pam, Steam A Seam Lite is more like basting but there is a Steam a Seam regular and you can contact the company for advice.

  3. Rachel B says:

    Also, Pam can you and I chat about your BOM?

  4. Sherrod West says:

    Have you tried heat and bond lite?

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