An applique trick

I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a ravel
or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how to remove
fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly

I do, but I can't remember. Not very helpful, huh? I'll see if I can
trigger it out of my brain tonight!

Pauline
Northern California
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a ravel
or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how to
remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly

LOL. That's good, Pauline. Me too. I've read how to remove it but since
it was never going to happen to me, I didn't pay much attention. I tried
putting scrap fabric on it and pressing it really hot hoping it would melt
and attach to the scrap. Nope. I tried getting it hot and scraping it off.
Nope. If Adult Supervision doesn't appear soon, I can always iron an
appropriate appliqué on top of it. Whatever. Polly


"Pauline" wrote in message
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I do, but I can't remember. Not very helpful, huh? I'll see if I can
trigger it out of my brain tonight!

Pauline
Northern California
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a
ravel or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how
to remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly

roflmao, first thing i thot of too, after returning from the floor to
chair.
applique is just the thing to cover up all those mistakes.
snorfle,
jeanne

"Polly Esther" wrote...
.........If Adult Supervision doesn't appear soon, I can always iron an
appropriate appliqué on top of it. Whatever. Polly

"Pauline" wrote...
I do, but I can't remember. Not very helpful, huh? I'll see if I can
trigger it out of my brain tonight!

Pauline
Northern California

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a ravel
or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how to
remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly
This was at a sewing tips and tricks site I frequent.

Removing Fused Interfacing

To remove interfacing that has been fused in place, hold a steam iron over
interfacing steaming for 5 - 10 seconds. Immediately peel off the
interfacing. If it is still adhered, set the iron on the interfacing, but do
not use pressure, lots of steam. To remove any fusing agent that remains on
the fabric, cover it with a damp, lightweight fabric scrap and press. Peel
off while warm. Continue with new scraps until all the adhesive can be
removed. Remove the remainder of the "gunk" by sponging the area with
rubbing alcohol--but be sure fabric or dye will not be affected by alcohol
with a test.

The combination of heat and steam seems to be what makes it get
UNstuck........and if it doesn't work, well, little appliquéd dancing
gators on your pressing board just might be rather ....uhhhhh.......FESTIVE!

Val

Polly Esther wrote:
I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a ravel
or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how to remove
fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly


I have a roll of 'magic carpet' oven/baking tray liner the length of the
ironing board for this sort of work. Due to NOT having used it and
other iron accidents over the summer (at least 3 major scorch marks!) I
now need to re-do my ironing board!

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

I too use baking paper to protect my ironing board cover (even if it is an
old bedsheet wrapped securely around the ironing board). The fusible
webbing wont stick to the paper.
As to removing it, Val idea is definitely worth a go.

When I used to use fusible hemming years ago, that's how I used to release
the hem to let down on my daughters' dresses.

Good luck Polly, it sure can be a pain in the bottom cheeks.

Di
"Val" wrote in message
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"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a
ravel or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how
to remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly
This was at a sewing tips and tricks site I frequent.

Removing Fused Interfacing

To remove interfacing that has been fused in place, hold a steam iron over
interfacing steaming for 5 - 10 seconds. Immediately peel off the
interfacing. If it is still adhered, set the iron on the interfacing, but
do not use pressure, lots of steam. To remove any fusing agent that
remains on the fabric, cover it with a damp, lightweight fabric scrap and
press. Peel off while warm. Continue with new scraps until all the
adhesive can be removed. Remove the remainder of the "gunk" by sponging
the area with rubbing alcohol--but be sure fabric or dye will not be
affected by alcohol with a test.

The combination of heat and steam seems to be what makes it get
UNstuck........and if it doesn't work, well, little appliquéd dancing
gators on your pressing board just might be rather
....uhhhhh.......FESTIVE!

Val

Seems to me that if it comes off that easily, it isn't much good as a
fusible!
Roberta in D

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"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep my
pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum foil on
it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with nary a
ravel or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody know how
to remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly
This was at a sewing tips and tricks site I frequent.

Removing Fused Interfacing

To remove interfacing that has been fused in place, hold a steam iron over
interfacing steaming for 5 - 10 seconds. Immediately peel off the
interfacing. If it is still adhered, set the iron on the interfacing, but
do not use pressure, lots of steam. To remove any fusing agent that
remains on the fabric, cover it with a damp, lightweight fabric scrap and
press. Peel off while warm. Continue with new scraps until all the
adhesive can be removed. Remove the remainder of the "gunk" by sponging
the area with rubbing alcohol--but be sure fabric or dye will not be
affected by alcohol with a test.

The combination of heat and steam seems to be what makes it get
UNstuck........and if it doesn't work, well, little appliquéd dancing
gators on your pressing board just might be rather
....uhhhhh.......FESTIVE!

Val

I wonder if there is a difference in ease of removal between the fusible
that must also be sewn round, and the fusible that truly bonds?
..
In message , Roberta Zollner
writes
Seems to me that if it comes off that easily, it isn't much good as a
fusible!
Roberta in D
--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

I have no idea what brand of fusible I was using. It was just a leftover
scrap. Whatever it is, the stuff is serious. It was not coming off unless
I used scissors. My press board is now 'gag-a-goat' cute with an appliqué
of wild roses. I surely am glad I didn't get it on something important. In
conclusion: some fusibles are more powerful than others. Polly

"Kate XXXXXX" wrote in message
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Polly Esther wrote:
I just did some really messy appliqué to fusible web pressing. To keep
my pressing board clean, I put a sheet of Reynolds 'Release' aluminum
foil on it. It works just great. The appliqué peeled off easily with
nary a ravel or fray. It did Not work where the foil wasn't. Anybody
know how to remove fusibles from a pressing board cover? Polly
I have a roll of 'magic carpet' oven/baking tray liner the length of the
ironing board for this sort of work. Due to NOT having used it and other
iron accidents over the summer (at least 3 major scorch marks!) I now
need to re-do my ironing board!

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!