thank u! I just came across your posts and theyre amazing!!! Thats the HNBL. 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. U need IT. Im using a sheet of red printer paper so that you can see the difference between the two layers. Melisssa, I do the same as you. I love HNBL. Get the ultimate, permanent adhesive withHeat-N-Bond Ultrahold No-Sew. Instructions. I have been having problems doing applique and in my group on FaceBook they gave me your link. If its a thin fabric that the shirt might show through on, I might use a layer of white fabric underneath. I iron over the applique and also let it sit on it for a second or two. This no-sew bond is three times stronger than traditional fusible webs. I feel more comfortable hooping it so it doesnt shift at all, but I was just afraid of stretching it out too much. I used the roll kind. Here is a post on layering fabrics in a design and the concept is similar poke through that fabric (inside the letter) and carefully trim that fabric out. Want to try your method but cant figure out how to cut the hole. It comes w/ instructions, but you iron it on. Ive been having issues with it, so this blog is perfect! If you can iron on the back side, you may find it sticks better. You must be from GA!! Im not sure what you mean? Im doing the Dallas Cowboy Star. Thansk for this tip. Then irons onto the fabric and you have a smaller outline and dont have a lot of thickness. In article <39198C0B@home.com>, quiltn@home.com says >>Has any one tried this??? since stitches are limited, etc., to zigzag, straight, some scallop. Kathy. Ive bought many(MANY) designs from your store. Add to Cart. I dont prewash anything! I now use a piece of non fusible stabilizer to cover the applique for the first pass of ironing. For questions or concerns regarding recent orders or product availability, please contact us. preheat iron to medium heat, NO steam using firm pressure in a circular motion, iron paper for 2 seconds until entire surface is bonded cool cut to size Heat Bond iron-on adhesive HEM adhsif thermocollant HeatnBond UltraHold is a paper-backed sheet of solid adhesive. Here is the post https://www.appliquecafeblog.com/layering-fabrics-applique/. Hi Rosemary! So Im assuming you did the name with an embroidery machine? 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. Check out he website and get the full instructions. This quick tip will show you an easy way. I am a hooper as well, so really debating on whether I need them or not. If I could get your advice on something. Find us on:Web Site: http://www.needlepointers.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NeedlepointersGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113992184834013432532/posts/p/pubTwitter: http://twitter.com/Needlepointers Another trick I love is to trace words and images directly from the computer screen. I got HeatnBond Ultrahold and it sticks to the patch with my pattern stitched to it but it won't iron onto another fabric. Thanks! Heat N Bond Ultrahold 5/8in x 10yds. Hello, I am wondering about the dream weave. Hi every time I use HNDL I get ugly bobbin stitches on top. Mine just wouldnt work with our inkjet. Heres a listing I saw on google for it. I have NO puckers around any of the design. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hey! I am learning so much from your site and buying a lot of things also. Hi Rosemary! Our appliques look 500% better. Thanks for telling me, Colleen! I think>it's wonderful stuff. Ive also found that if you squirt a little water on the applique (bubble fabric) with your iron and iron over it, it will usually smooth out and fuse to the shirt. And thats it! And do you trim the threads before or after you apply the back cover layer? The heat and bond lite has been the best Ive tried but it is appearing so shiny in the middle areas of the lace. Have also ordered myself a pair of curved scissors which I cant wait to get and try. This item cannot be shipped to the following state(s): 50 characters maximum Ive been doing what you suggest and you are correct, it works great. tsgurt is size 5 from ARB blanks. (Continue reading for a quick recap.). It actually takes a whole lot longer to explain all the troubleshooting than it actually takes to do it. The applique fabric will harden a tad and you will be able to tell that the fabric is set. My machine has been recently serviced, I have also just put in a new needle and experimented with thread tension. You might just play around w/ it and see which one works best? Remember that appliqu shapes need to be backwards, like mirror images, to come out right! These are the instructions for Heat N Bond Ultra Hold iron on adhesive. You could also use a craft iron or small travel iron and iron the applique AFTER the tackdown and AFTER youve trimmed, but BEFORE the satin stitch. It is machine washable. Hi Rosemary! Thanks bunches for your advice!!! 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Since the shirt is a 2T, the letters have to be smaller to fit. Fusing two pieces of faux leather may be more tricky, though I have never attempted that. -- George Carlin*************************************************, >Yes I've done that & it takes away that stiffness somewhat. ok so I went and bought some Heat Bond- I found some at Walmart for $1.97 a yard. I kniw this thread is a couple years old, but I had a question I hope you can answer. Great information! It does make the applique a little stiff at first, but it softens when laundered. A quick question about the HNBLI love this idea. Welcome to Cucicucicoo, where you can find the best sewing and crafting tutorials, patterns and all sorts of other FREE creative resources! It sounds like you are doing everything right. I now have the confidence to do so after reading the article. DO NOT attempt to sew through Ultra Heat' n'Bond. Help me fill in the blanks for a bedroom. Thanks for your help . Thank you. I think any fusible is better than nothing! I havent had any customers complain yet but I also dont want them toor to go elsewhere because they may have this issue. Im tired of messing up and wasting shirts! Again IMO. I will be trying this on my next applique for sure. I had a bit of a learning curve on the first bag where after they didn't stick at all, I eventually got . I normally use stabilzers and methods for applying vary, my question is, if I use the HNBL, will it be too stiff to use embroidery thread with hand stitches? Usually on the smaller tees you may be limited to 44 b/c the 57 hoop is sometimes too big! My appliques always look good until they are washed and then they are just all wrinkled up! Several years ago, I bought multiple weights in whole rolls (not sure how many yards in each), and have used it for quite a while for everything! Are you having trouble with your fabric not staying down (or flat) for the tackdown stitch?? What kind of embroidery needles are you using? This doesnt happen as much when going around the outside of the design with a satin stitch, but more so when tacking down the design and especially when there is more than one layer of fabric (which means more than one layer of HNBL. Stabilizer on the back of the shirt. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. It also helps in this trimming process ~ there arent any loose threads, as the HNBL is like a coating on your fabric. Free shipping for many products! I was told by the woman at the store where I purchased my machine not to use HBNL because it gummed up the needle. Thanks, Rosemary! Its a wedding dress and I just wish the product would wash away after Ive bonded and sewn on. after you wash it does it look better than it did had you not used the HNBL. When using the HNBL, do you not use a top stabilizer? This will definately help make my projects look so much better!! Love all your designs also. Mystery!!! So my question to you is you have on here that You: I finish the back side of my applique with Comfort Cover, aka Floriani Dreamweave (there are a variety of different brands of this product, including Sulky). And if so, does the heat and bond work without melting the satin? Im really struggling with my appliqus on tshirts. Most products may be shipped via standard ground (delivered in 3-5 business days) or Expedited (1 business day). Anyhow, my Brother, used twice, a new machine due to back injury, the internal CPU fried, when I got it out of storage to begin sewing again, etc., so while Im saving to get it fixed, I thought Id try Appliqu instead on my normal manual machines, a Kenmore and a very old Universal, which works better in ways than the 80s Kenmore. 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Will this make the applique stiff? I love it and use it all the time. I've followed the directions completely and attempted it on different temperatures for different lengths of time and it's just not holding. Is there something I can do differently? Love using HNBL and, like you, have never had a gummy needle.. Am I not supposed to iron the applique? I've used heat 'n bond lite, it works well. Want to practice printing appliqus right away? Want to find out how to print on Heat n Bond to make all your appliqu work an absolute breeze? You should tell your quilter because it could damage the machine. My JoAnns quit carrying it so I purchased the other brand. What a disappointment! every time I have ever tried to embroider on something that I Ironed heat and bond too my needles kept breaking. I have this and use it for other things but was a bit scared to try it in my embroidery machine. Our Joann Fabric seems to have discontinued carrying HeatNBond! I love this stuff. As in I think Ive made four shirts new. ADD TO CART. What type fabric are you using?? Details: 17" x 1yd. Im not sure if the adhesive will still work days later to apply it to the main fabric. Eek! This worked perfectly. The front of the bag says No Sew, I guess there's a reason for that. Any suggestions? Also, have you tried using a little craft iron to press the applique BEFORE the satin stitch and AFTER youve trimmed? I so appreciate all the info you post. What kind of stabilizer do you use for the t-shirt? As you can see, its pretty smudgy. First, cut out the shapes on the Heatn Bond, then fuse them to the wrong side of the fabric as described in the packaging instructions. Anyway, I dont even know if youll get this message since its 4 yrs later but Ill try anyway. Do you have any suggestions as to how to better place my appliques / choose the correct size? It uses a low temperature & short pressing time so it allows for a wider range of materia Arctic Fox My appliqu packs are also freezer paper stencil packs, and those are the right way around. Heatnbond ultrahold no-sew; CLOSE. It gives it a little extra support on top. They suggest you use a press cloth as well. Im new to this and wasnt sure if I needed to worry about the shirt shrinking under the applique or the applique fabric shrinking in the design. I even tried once to use HBL but I still got the same wrinkling. Its not really sticky or anything and isnt activated til you iron it! I havent seen a huge problem with my daughters but I do not use cloud cover over hers. I went to Jacksonville State University. Nann in Lindenhurst, Illinois*************************************************"You can't have it all. As you can see mine hangs over a bit which is why my ironing board looks the way it does. I do 57 on most childrens t-shirts. Lynn Wadelton Check out this blog post https://www.appliquecafeblog.com/layering-fabrics-applique/. Here's my inspiration piece. Her machine would sew a few inches and the bobbin thread would bunch up on the back. Did I mention I love this product? Ive been using HNBL for a long long long time and it has never gummed up my needle. for many, many years. Thanks for the info. Since there are holes to cut out, would you alter your steps any to factor that in? I tend to get morescraps that way. I used HNBL for the first time today. I thought something was wrong with my machine. I cut a strip of HNBL and put it on all my fabrics prior to using-I do it in larger sections, because it is easier for me (i.e. Thanks!! On Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Lenora C wrote: You can buy this heat and bond at Wal-mart as I use it all the time. The pages are on the thinner side, so have you tried setting the paper type to a lighter weight paper in the printing dialogue box? It also works>well with very tiny satin stitch in metallic or glittery thread. Most people these days use it! Ive wasted 5 sheets so far. $6.50. They are more like 6!! Thanks. I have also had problems with HeatnBond Ultra when I used it to fuse thicker patches or fabrics. I use fast frames w sticky back. You have to be really careful. If I were you I would just try it! I destroyed 5 sheets of heat n bond LITE sending it through our inkjet printer. The ultra hold does not need to be stitched around the> edgesit's impossible to hand stitch around it anyway. Now just cut out the parts and machine appliqu as you would normally. Mine is the. I hope there is some advice you can give me, I just cant figure out what I am doing wrong. I have been using the Gingher double curved lately and I really like them!! Cannot thank you enough. Its fantastically easy, so its perfect if you have problems tracing designs precisely. I also use the commercial backing cutaway from Sewingmachine.com. 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