Fusible for applique

[peglu]

I need some help finding a product. The first time I did fusible applique, I bought a roll of iron on fusible. It was paper on one side and plastic (like saran wrap) on the other. You could trace your shapes on to the paper and then iron the paper to the fabric and cut them out. When you remove the paper, the fabric has a rubbery texture that is fusible and you just iron that on to your quilt block. I thought it was made by Sulky. Anyhow, I had bought a pretty big roll of it and now it's gone. I can't find this anywhere. Does anyone know who makes this? I was pretty sure I got it at JoAnn, but they all seem to think I'm crazy. All the other fusible I am finding is more of a stabilizer. I really liked this other stuff. Any help would be appreciated.

[lisae]

That sounds like Steam A Seam to me!

[Norma H]

I had some Sulky product a few years ago - from JoAnn's, but they don't carry it now.  I use Heat n' Bond Lite - paper on the back, iron it to the fabric, iron the applique to the background fabric.  Works like the old stuff

[shirleyl]

I prefer Steam a Seam Lite. If your fabric store carries sulky they have a similar product, most companies have a similar product. Steam a seam used to come in a roll in a white plastic outer wrap, if that helps. I still have a roll I found while cleaning.

Shirley

[Front Porch Quilting]

several company's make fusible webbing.  There is wonder under in both light and regular, heat and bond is another(also light and regular), Alene's used to be sold at JoAnns too (they do not carry that anymore).  Steam a seam usually was only sold in packages not on the rolls (at least at our store) there was several different kinds of that.  Sulky make a lot of stabilizers but I don't remember a fusible applique.  Any of these sound like what you need?  Hope this helped

[peglu]

Maybe it was Steam a Seam. I'm going to look for that online. I think I bought some of the Heat and Bond and I didn't like it. I'll let you all know what I find.

 

 

Thanks

[peglu]

Okay, I think Heat and Bond was what I was looking for. I just ordered a roll on Amazon. What I bought at JoAnne's was Pellon EZ steam. I don't care for it. 

[JustSewSimple]

I don't know if you would like it or not but what is do is different. I use an iron on stabilizer that is only sticky on one side. Then I use a glue stick and just touch it in a few little places and place it where I want. Then I blanket stitch around it. I find that the final result is less stiff and it works well to seal the edges of the applique. Just a thought.

[s.waits]

I've been doing a lot of applique lately, and have been experimenting with different methods. I use wonder-under for fusible, but I'm not crazy about any fusible because it makes the applique stiff. What I like best is to run a small bead of fray check around the back side of the applique, let it dry, then stitch down with a blanket stitch. The shape doesn't fray, and it doesn't have the stiffness of a fusible. So far, this is my preferred method.

[peglu]

Sharon, that is why I like the Heat and Bond. It really doesn't feel very stiff. 

 

Sylvia, do you have a problem with a little of the stabilizer peaking out? What kind of stabilizer do you use?

[JustSewSimple]

I just use a light weight iron-on Pellon. What ever is on sale. I have not had problems with it showing but now that you mentioned it I probably will.

[yankiequilter]

I have been using Soft Fuse, very soft and pliable when layered.  It is a little pricy but to me for the important quilts it is worth the extra cost.  Otherwise I use Heat N bond lite.  Here is a link for the Soft Fuse:

 

http://www.shadessoftfuse.com/

[peglu]

Thanks Carmen. I may try that.

[mestuart]

Misty Fuse is what I like,  there is no paper  but there are different ways of transferring the pattern onto the fusible.  It's very light and doesn't give a heavy stiff feel to the end product.  good luck with whatever you try.

[Mrs.A]

I do lots of fusible applique (finished with a blanket stitch) for traditional, bed & baby quilts.   I use the same product that Carmen does and recommend it to my students.  It is easier to handle than the Wonder Under I used for years and I think the bond is better.  It is not stiff but, on medium to larger pieces of applique, I do hollow out the middle of the paper shape before adhering it to the applique fabric...it's a technique used by Sue Nickels.  I think she refers to it as making a 'donut' of the paper shape.  Anything that involves donuts, I'm in!

 

On appliqué art quilts with much larger shapes (like my skeleton quilts), I use a technique from Jane Sassaman...each applique piece AND the background pieces are backed with a fusible interfacing by Pellon called ShirTailor.  It is not meant to stick two pieces of fabric together.  This product fuses to the fabric on the wrong side and gives the shapes much more body.  The edges resist fraying.  They can be rearranged a million times until you find the perfect composition.  When I'm ready to sew, I glue baste the pieces (Elmer's school glue & an iron) and finish the edges with a satin stitch.  During the quilting process, the ShirTailor becomes much more pliable.  This is a great technique for applique wall quilts with large pieces but not appropriate for bed quilts.

 

There are at least half a million ways to appliqué...if you learn several, you'll always have the right technique for the job at hand.  Experimenting is a great way to learn what works for you!    Nancy in Tucson

[Peggy (SewAsylum)]

I recently appliqued some circles on a "modern" quilt. I used a light Pellon fusible with a paper back. I followed the directions but most of them fell off. I ended up pinning them, and then hand stitching them down. I don't know what I did wrong. I will try a different product next time.