Best Fusible Transfer Options For Quilting

In applique, fusible webbing is used to adhere one piece of fabric to another, but it also has a number of additional uses and benefits. When the fusible product is used properly, there are a couple of different methods that you can transfer your patterns onto the cloth. Fusible webbing is one of those techniques.

It’s possible that you won’t know what to get if you’ve never worked with a fusible product before. As with other types of fabric, it is sometimes sold by the bolt. The fusible material made by some manufacturers is sold in tiny rolls by the company. Inquire with a store associate about the different fusible webbing options they have. There is a wide range of sizes available for purchase in rolls. Remember that unlike fabric, most fusible webbing is not doubled over and folded on the bolt before it is packaged for sale, even if it is sold by the bolt. Therefore, rather than having a piece that is 44 or 45 inches wide, the width of the fusible product will probably be somewhere between 20 and 22 inches. You have the option of purchasing weights that are light, medium, or heavy; choose one that is comparable to the weight of the textiles you will be using. It is possible that your product will not adhere well if it is too light. If it is too heavy, it will cause the parts of your applique to look thick and uneven.

It is recommended that you make use of the variety of the product that comes with a paper backing when carrying out applique work. It is this background that will provide you a number of pattern transfer alternatives to choose from. Make sure that you give the directions a thorough read. They will inform you what temperature setting to use on your iron and how long it should take for the transfer to be completed.

Don’t make the mistake of cutting your fabric pieces first, then trying to cut the fusible product to match it. There’s a much easier way!

1. Once you understand your pattern and the pieces you need from each fabric, cut a piece of fusible web.
2. Trace your applique patterns onto the paper. Since the product has not yet been heated, you can easily lay the fusible webbing directly on top of the pattern and trace it.
3. Then, iron the product onto the back side of the fabric. Cut out your shapes by following your traced outlines.

If your appliques require some fussy cutting, you can trace the pieces onto the fusible webbing paper, then cut them out and iron them on the fabric as needed. If you have a light table (or a sunny window), you can easily place the fusible pieces in place exactly where you want them.

If you forget to trace the designs before ironing the fusible product to the fabric, don’t panic. You can still transfer the designs to fabric. Just trace the designs onto it using carbon paper.

Another benefit of using a fusible product is that it securely holds your fabric pieces in place while you are stitching or moving the quilt around. Especially if you have several layers of applique, the stability of adhesive is a big relief.Fusible webbing also helps keep your fabric edges clean and free from frays. It makes your quilting go faster because you do not have to worry with turning under the edges. If you want to turn the edges under, but want the help of the adhesive, cut small pieces of fusible webbing and place one in the middle of your applique piece. Iron it in place just to secure the fabric. You will still be able to turn the edges of your fabric under for a traditional applique appearance. If you decide to do this, you might want to consider buying a role of fusible tape. It’s just like it sounds – about the width of regular invisible tape and in a roll about the same size. It does not have a fabric backing, though. You will just have to slip it between your applique piece and fabric backing, then iron in place! 

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