I tried using Press & seal as a topping, as suggested by someone a while back. It worked GREAT!
I was having some trouble with some fleece I was trying to applique. It was getting pushed around by the embroidery foot even with 505 spray. So I tried the press & seal and tadaaa, perfect job. I think some of the new Cuties might have missed it so thought it was worth posting again. My thanks to whomever posted it first.
5429 I'm in the UK. what is press and seal? could it be what we call cling film? Anyone know??
by jjjj 09 Apr 2009
Yes I think it is (I did an internet search) and like you and for the reasons mpo14011 says as well as not wanting to risk bits of plastic getting into my machine - just think of the repair bills -I'll pass this tip by. Thanks anyway debleerl, I try to read the tips never knowing what I may learn, but like all things in life we must choose what to accept and what to pass by. (Hope that doesn't sound priggish it's not meant to.)
by debleerl 09 Apr 2009
No, Press & Seal is not the same as cling film, it's heavier and easier to handle. I was using it on fleece for a plush toy. I don't think I would use it on a t-shirt. However, it works better than Heat& Gone topping. Heat & Gone doesn't disolve from under the stitches either. So I will try it on terrycloth. No I didn't think you were priggish; we all can pick and choose what tips we will try or pass by. *4u
1290 I don't think I would use plastic. It
doesn't dissolve when you wash your
garment, so you will always have a piece of
plastic between the design and fabric, and
plastic takes longer to dry then the rest
of the garment. Plastic also sweats, so you
could be left with a damp spot in humid,
warm, or damp weather.
It is also not designed to be used as a
stabilizer.
21591 I am totally new to the machine embroidery world and still trying to learn my machine. I search your tips and projects all of the time trying to learn. Thanks!
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162 Thanks, I'm a newey and just love all
the tips. I have to buy what the saleslady
suggests and it is costing me a fortune as
they won't tell you about things that
can save you money.
Happy embroidering to all the Cuties.
5291 Thank you for this tip!!!! I will pick some up on my next grocery shopping trip. Certainly is cheaper than WSS!!!! Thanks!
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16092 13178 I think I missed this also. I'll have to try it. I assume it would work on terrycloth as well???
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53803 I guess I missed that post. What is press & seal?
by adelmarie 02 Apr 2009
It is a food saving product, kind of like
the plastic paper but heavier
http://www.glad.com/plasticwrap
/pre...
by debleerl 02 Apr 2009
It's a plastic food wrap that sticks to itself, glass, or metal. It's much easier to handle than saran wrap. I'll keep a roll in my sewing room from now on.
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14897 ???do you use it instead of WSS??? Did you hoop it or just lay it on top???
by debleerl 02 Apr 2009
I used it as a topping like the clear WSS or Heat & Gone topping. I didn't have to hoop it since it stuck to the fleece. It tears right off when your're done.
by coco128 02 Apr 2009
it actually stuck to the fleece?? that's great..I have to try because I work with fleece all the time. thanks so much.
29915 1209 thank you for this tip.. I will try it next time I embroider on fleece..
22566 4557 I will definitely try it. It is always
good to give these tips from time to time
because some of us are newer and don't
have the benefit of you wise women who have
already tried everything. Thanks for the
tip.
Mona
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Probably but I would prefer to use the correct stabliser