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Fusible Tape

Stitch Witchery Fusible tape is available in a variety of widths and weights. The tape melts and glues two pieces of fabric together.

Stitch Witchery is perfect for: 

·                            A quick hem or repair.

·                            Fusible tape is an alternative to stitching that would show when you don't want stitches to be visible.

·                            Fusible tape can be used to create a small patch to repair a small tear in fabric.

·                            A narrow tape is a great way to hold a turned edge, that wants to twist, in place to sew decorative or top stitching.

What weight to use

·                            The weight of the fabric you are fusing will determine the weight of the fusible you want to use. A lightweight fabric such as a sheer fabric would use ultra light weight fusible tape.

·                            Do not use a heavy weight fusible thinking it will hold better. It may seep through the fabric and be visible.

How to use fusible tape

·                            Fabric used with fusible of any form, should be pre-washed. Finishes in the fabric may prevent the fusible from adhering to the fabric.

·                            Press the fabric and any detail (such as a hem)into place before using a fusible.

·                            Place the tape between the layers of fabric and press until the fusible tape melts, adhering the layers of fabric.

·                            Do not place your iron directly on the fusible tape! It will melt to the iron and leave a mess!

·                            If you want to fuse the tape to one layer of fabric at a time, use parchment paper on the non fabric side of the tape.

1.       Fusible Tape

2.       Fusible Web by the Yard

3.       Mending a Fabric Tear with Fusible web

Fusible Web by the Yard

Bolts of Fusible Web

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Fusible web is available by the yard in the interfacing section of fabric stores or in packaged quantities in the notions department.

·                            There are many types and weights available. Most fusible web by the yard is backed with a paper that is suitable to ironing one layer of fabric at a time.

·                            The weight of the fabric you are fusing will determine the weight of the fusible you want to use. A lightweight fabric such as a sheer fabric would use ultra light weight fusible web. The heavier the weight of the fusible, the stiffer the fabric will be after fusing.

·                            Buying fusible web by the yard allows you to create a tape the width you want or fuse large pieces of fabric, such as an applique.

This allows you to fuse a larger piece of fabric and then cut out the desired shape.

1.       Fusible Tape

2.       Fusible Web by the Yard

3.       Mending a Fabric Tear with Fusible web

Mending a Fabric Tear with Fusible web

Patch using fused patch

Patch a tear or rip using a fused patch

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If the tear is in a location that an applique is possible, the applique can hide the tear.

Not all rips and tears happen in a location that an applique is feasible. Tears in fabric are not usually going to be totally invisible but they can be wearable. The "cleaner" the torn edge is the more likely the mending will be invisible. Mend the torn fabric before laundering the item to prevent further disintegration of the torn edge.

·                            Find a scrap of fabric of similar weight and color to the fabric that is torn.

·                            Apply fusible web to the correct side of the matching fabric.

·                            Cut a piece of the fused matching fabric so that it is large enough to cover the entire tear.

·                            Press the tear, aligning the edges of the tear as closely as possible.

·                            Place the fused matching fabric behind (on the wrong side)the tear being sure that the entire tear is covered.

·                            Press the patch in to place.

1.       Fusible Tape

2.       Fusible Web by the Yard

3.       Mending a Fabric Tear with Fusible web