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From: joni lowe
Date: 06-01-2007, 10:14 PM (1 of 6)
Ok, so I have learned that there is fusible interfacing for stretch knit fabric. I decided to invest in some to apply to necklines for added stability and body. I cut a thin strip of the stuff, placed it where needed, covered both fabric and interfacing with a presser cloth, and PRESSED. The darn stuff stuck to the presser cloth. So I thought that I had stupidly placed the interfacing the wrong side up. I once again cut a strip of interfacing slightly longer that necessary, and went through the routine again. Still stuck to the presser cloth. I noted which side was UP, and reversed it's position. Still stuck quite nicely to the. . .presser cloth. What am I doing wrong? The iron is on Wool (as recommended) no steam (as recommended). I do NOT slide the iron, I PRESS. Like I said, I"M SO CONFUSED!?!?!
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User: joni lowe
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From: plrlegal
Date: 06-01-2007, 11:21 PM (2 of 6)
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Joni I found this information on a blog spot by googling. I don't know what brand of fusible knit interfacing you're using but this info should apply: "Pro-Tricot Fusible” Interfacing is a lightweight sheer fusible knit interfacing. It has fantastic drape and is perfect for all kinds of knit fabrics as well as woven fabrics like rayon. Using this interfacing is easy, but requires a slightly different application than “Pro-Woven”, because“Pro-Tricot Fusible” will shrink a tiny amount. You may pretreat this interfacing in the usual manner, or steam-shrink it during application (The preferred method) -- 1. Cut the “Pro-Tricot Fusible” to the desired size and shape. 2. Place the “Glue Side” down onto the wrong side of the fabric. 3. Spray lightly with water. 4. With iron set just under a “wool” setting, hold it Just Above the interfacing and lightly steam the “Pro-Tricot Fusible”. The interfacing will shrink slightly. 5. Cover with a damp press cloth. 6. Fuse the interfacing to the fabric using firm, even pressure for a full 20 seconds. 7. Turn over and repeat the same pressing from the right side of your fabric piece, making sure to use the press cloth. 8. Let the interfaced piece set until it is cool before stitching Hope this helps a little. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: joni lowe
Date: 06-02-2007, 10:24 AM (3 of 6)
Thanks Patsy, I appreciate your input. Will give this a try later on today.
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User: joni lowe
Member since: 03-29-2005 Total posts: 75 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 06-02-2007, 11:57 AM (4 of 6)
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Don't feel bad, we've all ironed the wrong side of the fusible interfacing! I try to remember to carefully feel the interfacing before ironing, as the sticky (glue) side is the rougher side if that helps any. That's the side that gets put down onto the wrong side of your fashion fabric
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: joni lowe
Date: 06-02-2007, 09:39 PM (5 of 6)
Bless you Patsy, you truly are an angel. IT WORKED!!! I tried your suggestion of spraying with water, then PRESS, and lo and behold, I now have a interfaced piece of scrap. I actually tried it both ways, Laura, bumps up and bumps down, so thank you for that heads up on which way is up. Now to get back to that blouse. . . Joni 
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User: joni lowe
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From: plrlegal
Date: 06-03-2007, 02:32 AM (6 of 6)
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Joni I'm glad that worked. I knew there was a different instruction for some of the new fusible knit interfacings versus some of the regular woven interfacings. Google is rapidly becoming by very bestest friend these days. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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