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Re: Applique with Lame

gini — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:15:20 GMT

i forgot about the water solubles. that would be a great solution

Re: Applique with Lame

Thea — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:02:32 GMT

Lynn - there is a fusible made by C&T publishing that you can use that is fully water soluble and will be gone - it will give you the stiffness that you need to fold your edges over without a problem.

Re: Applique with Lame

Spudgrandma — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:05:04 GMT

Haven't a clue (I don't do hand applique), but I don't believe we've met so I wanted to say Hi and nice to meet you.

Re: Applique with Lame

Ramona — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:55:53 GMT

lynnb,

Maybe a little wash-a-way glue stick every now and then where the edge of the folded portion touches underneath. Not, of course, where you stitch on the folded edge. I believe there is a product that you can make little dots to help hold it down. There is a applique group here so I'm sure someone will be able to give you a good answer.

Welcome!!

Re: Applique with Lame

gini — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:35:26 GMT

try using a lighweight fusible that you can leave under the lame.

Applique with Lame

lynnb — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:25:27 GMT

I am working on my first hand applique project and I am using one piece of lame and it is slippery and does not fold over as well as cotton. Any suggestions on how to prepare it so it is stable.