WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATION OF FABRIC FUSIBLES?

 

You all know that I use Steam a Seam like no ones business.  I haven't really given much thought to anything else.

I went and purchased some Heat Bond the other day and felt like I was cheating....had to look over my shoulder to make sure Steam A seam didn't see me .....

Here is a little video about Heat n' Bond.  I learned from this that I purchased the wrong Heat Bond...I need the Heat n' Bond light.





I also learned a few other useful tips. 

Then there is Misty Fuse, I am not familiar with this at all but I am going to find out.

So what are my expectations of a fusible?

1. Easy  application
2. No gumming of needle (which I learned from the video that the UltraHold Heat n'bond is not for my type of applique because it will gum)
3. Lasting adhesive, which means that when you are busy machine appliqueing the other  pieces do not come up.
4. Easy peeling of paper after applying fusible to applique piece.

I did notice in the video that she draws her design on her fusible after it is applied to the fabric.  I draw my design on the Steam A Seam before with a #2 pencil.  This will not vanish with the iron so you will still have your design lines to cut out.

I was going to use this Heat n' bond to let you know how I like it but as I said, I chose the wrong one.  Next time I should do my homework first before just grabbing.  I am sure my Steam a Seam is thinking "Serves her right!"