Quilting question - whats the meshy, adhesive stuff you use for applique?

Someone was telling me about it, that you peel the backing off and it sticks to the fabric you're appliqueing toQuilting question - whats the meshy, adhesive stuff you use for applique?
Fusible web, per previous answer.





You might be able to get it in packets of 8x11 pieces, but I use a lot so I generally get it cut off bolts at Joann's or Hancock Fabrics or similar. It's usually with the interfacing stuff, and usually pretty close to the cutting tables. I found that if I asked for ';that iron-on stuff on rolls or bolts'; they can usually figure out what I'm talking about. There are a few different brands and thicknesses. The lighter stuff seems to have a tendency to fall off the backing paper; Heat-n-Bond seems to have the best stickum properties in working with it.





You can also get it with temporary sticky so you can place it and move it a few times before actually ironing it, but I haven't needed that yet. And you can get it with paper on both sides, but I only ended up with that on accident, liked it, but haven't had the need to get more.





If you're into detail work, something I occasionally do with this stuff is cut my shape out of the fusible web to exact size, iron it to the back of chosen fabric, then cut out fabric around it with a 1/4'; or 1/2'; seam allowance (doesn't have to be exact). Remove the paper, then carefully fold over seam edges and iron down to the webbing. Sometimes I pre-iron the fold before removing the paper, since the paper gives a little edge to fold against. Those tiny hobby irons work best for this.





Then, you have a nice turned edge on your applique piece, and there's (usually) enough sticky stuff to iron the piece in place (this might not work as well on tiny pieces). The edges are lifty, but with a 1/4'; seam allowance it's barely noticeable, and you can then stitch your applique stitch by hand or machine and have that nice finished edge look.Quilting question - whats the meshy, adhesive stuff you use for applique?
It's called fusible web. There are different kinds, but the one you're describing is a paper backed fusible web. Brands include Heat'n Bond, Wonder Under, and Steam a Seam. One side has a paper backing. You cut out the shape, place it paper side up on the back of your fabric and iron it in place. The light adhesive fuses to the fabric. Then you cut out around the fusible (or through it, if you prefer), peel the paper backing off to expose the other side of the adhesive, and place it on your project. Iron again to melt and fuse the other side and you're done! This works well for raw edge applique or satin stitched appliques. Even a blanket stitch works, as long as you don't mind the exposed cut edge.
I agree, fusible web. Some people feel that backing each piece completely with the fusible makes the finished product too stiff. Quilters, especially, tend to cut out the center of the fusible piece leaving only the outer 1/4 or 3/8 inch of the web product - the final result feels more like hand-applique (doesn't work well if you're turning under edges, though). Try it both ways and see which you prefer.
Some places call it Stitch Witchery,or the above names.I myself use Crafters Pick -Fabric Glue.It dries clear and is washable.Let it set for 24 hrs.Sometimes I put some weight on it like a book.I use it to embellish all my clothing items with appliques.Give it a try.so much easier.Get it at your local craft store.
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