50 characters remaining, 255 characters maximum I wonder if Copydex would work in the same way >The Brown Family wrote in message>news:xrcS4.15765$55.2@news2.rdc1.on.home.com >> I've used heat 'n bond lite, it works well. Luckily, most printers will let you print on different sizes of paper. I apply the HNBL after the marking stitch (on to the fabric). Its not really sticky or anything and isnt activated til you iron it! . I've followed the directions completely and attempted it on different temperatures for different lengths of time and it's just not holding. Am I using too much steam? I googled everywhere trying to find something. I sometimes freehand draw my designs, but usually I either copy them from images found on Google Images or I draw them digitally in Illustrator. The answer is: Heatn Bond Lite! Heat n Bond Lite 17in x 1 1/4yd (1.1 metre) On the front of the shirt, theres all those little strings from changing letters, starting, stopping you get the point. I've already fused the Ultra Heat and Bond to the pieces in the kit. Hi Rosemary! It now appears shiny and is like a coating on the fabric which the camera didnt quite capture. You can finish the edges with a small zig zag or blanket stitch,>it's>> great stuff. Im going to experiment after the holiday season (which Im crazy busy for right now), and if I find anything useful out, Ill try to post it. I placed the first one in the middle and sewed it on, as I can only do one at a time, but it takes a lot of time for me to figure out where to hoop the other 2 so that everything is lined up and evenly spaced. I have tried not pressing until after final stitch. Steve is fabulous!! I like to use the print feature in my software also to print out a pic of the design, cut it out and put it on the shirt. The heat and bond lite has been the best Ive tried but it is appearing so shiny in the middle areas of the lace. I think this can be resovled by pre-printing my designs and placing them. This will definately help make my projects look so much better!! Conversely, I use HeatnBond Lite to do all of my quilting applique' and I absolutely love it! I have a pe 780d machine and every time I use HNDL it breaks my thread. I started this row, and noticed my machine didn't do the stitches well,but completed one house. On Saturdays, we post \"Quick Tip\" videos and share our personal crafting projects. I have some appliqus that require a lot of fabrics and this just seems very time consuming! Im fairly new to embroidery (started last July) and I wish I would have come across your tips months ago! They way this makes it sound is you do not do any thing to the>> > edges you just bond it to the fabric and that is that. . Any fray? It sometimes helps to smooth out any wrinkles. Thanks! Shop Categories.css-1sjif43{margin-right:20px;}.css-1sjif43 svg{width:20px;height:20px;}.css-1sjif43 .iconFill path{stroke:#000000;fill:#000000;}.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler rect,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler circle,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler ellipse,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler line,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler polyline,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler polygon,.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler path{stroke:#000000;}.css-1sjif43 .icon-tabler path:nth-of-type(1){stroke:none;}. Just wanted to say that I tried HNBL and the Gingher 4" curved scissors per your recommendation awhile back and both have improved my applique experience. Some people I talk to use them for everything. I sometimes save the piece if its big enough, but then it usually gets crushed or wrinkled. I'm not done yet. As a beginner I need all the help I can get and you have the easiest instructions to understand. Hi! I now use a piece of non fusible stabilizer to cover the applique for the first pass of ironing. Thanks doll, I do the same thing just by hand cutting my fabric! Good to know about the shrinking! Im new to the world of appliqu and wanted to know what sewing machine do you use? . I have seen several on the Cherry Tree site that are too cute- any idea where these blanks can be purchased? HTH, PAT in Virginia. Her machine would sew a few inches and the bobbin thread would bunch up on the back. Haven't tried to> machine stitch thru it. Do you have any suggestions as to how to better place my appliques / choose the correct size? Make yourself at home with these decor finds, Our spin on fabrics, ribbons, trims & more, "I do" to our wide array of florals & wedding decor, Find cozy yarn & more snuggle season must-haves, Everything you need to serve up a season of style, Dye, stencil & paint your way to something stunning. Your very sharp embroidery scissors will dull quickly when you use them to cut paper. If youre appliques are bubbly, you need this! Going over something dark that the pattern will shine through..what do you do? Rosemary, I enjoyed your article on Heat N Bond Lite. Mine just wouldnt work with our inkjet. This no-sew bond is three times stronger than traditional fusible webs. Do you have Sew What-Pro or other software where you could open the design and print it? $6.50. By all means use what you like best! Should I do a basting stitch? You can buy it in precut squares or on a roll. I would not recommend this for fabrics that cannot withstand at least 8 seconds of continuous iron heat. It just wouldnt handle the thin paper. Thanks so much for your fantastic designs and blog! This has kicked my finished pieces up a few notches! In fact I --SusanI hate housework! I cut my piece of HNBL so that its about the same size as my fabric. I love your blog and appreciate all of the tips you share. This POW! one is part of my Comic Book appliqu pack (still to be released) and the parts can be easily printed on one sheet of printable Heat n Bond. For best results, do not touch iron directly to the adhesive tape and do not iron directly to your ironing board. Any suggestions. Also will be appliquing the Dallas Cowboys lettering. Sometimes there are things I want to applique, but they arent hoopable (like areas of a backpack. What kind of machine? Wondering if you have an answer that Ive googled several times and never found. I've followed the directions completely and attempted it on different temperatures for different lengths of time and it's just not holding. Center it on the printer paper ("sticky" side down) and tape down all the sides with regulartransparent tape. A quick tutorial on how to use sewable and no-sew Heat n' Bond will it bubble up? I used the roll kind. I love HNBL. I am learning so much from your site and buying a lot of things also. I purchased Heat n Bond Lite after reading this blog and have not had any issues with gummed up needles. Thank you for all of the information you have provided! The adhesive will gum up, On Wed, 10 May 2000 14:03:02 +0100, "J J", I didn't have very good luck with Heat n Bond. Thanks again for a wonderful and very informative blog. So I suggest bringing yours in to see if they can take it apart. I didnt see any on the fabric you put the heat bond on. I just came across your posts and theyre amazing!!! Eek! I dont think it was called this when I first used it probably in the 60s, but thats the name of it now. Ive wanted to try but havent gotten the nerve yet. Click "Blog" above for tutorials that'll bring out the best creativity in you, or "Shop" for eco-friendly sewing patterns! Do you have some to try? I just purchased a Brother PE-770, and I used you blog to make my shopping list. I cut my piece of fabric large enough to cover the design. But this hasnt stopped me from running Heatn Bond through my laser printer, because I figured out a great trick that works perfectly! Possibly a great product if you were using it for a hem, but not for sticking . Im using floriani fusible no show mesh on inside. Pre-heat iron to medium heat, NO steam. I have NO puckers around any of the design. After you have washed your fabric, adhere Heat-n-Bond ultrahold to your fabric. Lynn Wadelton Thanks, Toya! Comfort cover is what I use! -- George Carlin*************************************************, >Yes I've done that & it takes away that stiffness somewhat. I think its fine to leave the paper on for several days! Be sure to pre-wash all materials you will be using prior to fusing; but, do not use fabric softener. Thanks so much for the tip. Just discovered your new blog. Thanks for the tip. I thought something was wrong with my machine. It's a row of dog houses. Also, adhesive has a tendency to stick to needle, causing damage to machine. I cannot figure it out! I love your Blog! Everyone in my blog broup raves about HeatnBond but they are using a heat press. The applique shown is all one piece two of the letters Im working with have holes in the middle the R and B. http://www.urbanthreads.com/tutorials.aspx?t=Patches+(In+the+Hoop). I do over 15 appliques a day and I find the wonder under available at Walmart, or any craft or fabric store and it is cheaper then the HNBL. My appliques always look good until they are washed and then they are just all wrinkled up! I cant wait. For questions or concerns regarding recent orders or product availability, please contact us. 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I have learned so much through it. If you want a finished edge look, I'd go with the> lite and then use a satin or blanket stitch. Website: http://fatquartershop.comQuilt: http://www.fatquartershop.com/homestead-laundry-basket-quilt-kit Fabric: http://www.fatquartershop.com/laundry-ba All Content Copyright Missouri Star Quilt Co LLC. I am new to embroidery, though. I do what Jessica does, though, and actually do the fusing part before the final stitch. I want to achieve a very clean finish on both my appliques and fonts and I am having a bit of a hard time. Its fantastically easy, so its perfect if you have problems tracing designs precisely. since stitches are limited, etc., to zigzag, straight, some scallop. Is there a way to fix it? One finish for suchappliques is textile paint. , Why would u want to waste heat & bond when u dont need it? You might just play around w/ it and see which one works best? thanks. The hoops for 6 needles are also a little different than single needle machines. Thanks! I always get confused with text and which way is the right and which way is backwards. Hi every time I use HNDL I get ugly bobbin stitches on top. Heat N Bond Lite. Embellish T-shirts, bags, aprons, and more! Im so glad that my disaster helped you avoid a similar one! Rosemary I run a small embroidery business on the side and have loved reading your blog and all the good tips. Another questionat what point do you use the white fabric and do you use HNBL on it? HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive Display Box, 17 in x 75 yds. Tenacity: The quality or fact of being very determined; determination. Worked very nicely. would be appreciated! Im in the process of making a shirt for a friend of mine with the name, Ruby in applique letters. I keep my iron on medium heat. She tried to sew through it and he needle just kept gumming up. It fuses the applique fabric to the garment, so yes it does do better after laundry! Also, I need to applique on top of an applique and then to my quilt center. All you have to do is tape the Heatn Bond to a regular sheet of printer paper! I live in Italy, so our printer paper is all A4 size, so Im in the same boat as you. For best results, do not touch iron directly to the adhesive tape and do not iron directly to your ironing board. How do I avoid this? Im worried that I will tear out the stitches when trimming up the loose threads. I'm trying to make cross stitch iron-on patches. HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive Tape For Dark Fabrics, 5/8 in x 10 yds . One that could outline the design like you have done here would be fantastic! I now have Wonder Under. This no-sew adhesive allows you to use an iron--and no steam is required! for many, many years. Thank you so much for this blog. Thansk for this tip. ty. Thanks, It does not gum up the needle! My appliqu packs are also freezer paper stencil packs, and those are the right way around. Ive used a product like that made by Pellon It will not lift or pucker after washing. I had a bit of a learning curve on the first bag where after they didn't stick at all, I eventually got . Maybe you could explain us how to manage freezer paper for appliqu. Here is the applique after the zz stitch. Just put the Heatn Bond on the screen and trace! I do 57 on most childrens t-shirts. (Continue reading for a quick recap.). The lite hold you need to stitch around as it will peel off the fabric. I do find that on occasion when I lay my HNBL fabric backed piece on top of my marking stiched area it doesnt always want to stay flat. I have this and use it for other things but was a bit scared to try it in my embroidery machine. Get the latest on trends, best deals and exclusive offers! I can move the fabric with my finger. 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Since few projects take very big pieces, a 5 yard piece will last a good long time. I can see how it would be very helpful for larger applique where the fabric has a tendency to bubble up like you said. Do you use HNBL on minky fabric? 2023 Therm O Web, the Therm O Web logo, iCraft, Deco Foil, Glitter Dust, StitchnSew, Sticky Dots, & HeatnBond are registered trademarks of Therm O Web, Inc. , All Rights Reserved. Itlooks ok but not great. Yeah, I've tried it lots of times. More on wallhangings and pillows, things. I even tried once to use HBL but I still got the same wrinkling. HBL is the best .I appliqu with it and have not found anything better, both machine and hand appliqu it is perfect. > I've used Heat'nBond before on different types of projectsthere are 2> types of Heat'n Bond. Gum up the loose threads under but works good for blanket stitch or zig zag or blanket stitch i Heat! I 've tried it lots of times one works best of projectsthere are >... 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