Just saw a tip on Facebook on how to get rid of the fuzzies on Applique designs. They say to use a heat gun to remove them. They also mention using a lighter, but I like the idea of the heat gun instead.
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I use the stencil cutter. It heats up and melts off the edged safely... I don't think I would trust open flames either,
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111376Heat guns burn wood when using them to remove paint! For safety's sake, why not try an ordinary blow dryer for hair instead?
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626I don't know why she doesn't use soluble stabiliser for her in the hoop designs. I bought that design and that is what I will use. If you use poly thread heat will melt it.
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by jerrib
14 Jan 2016
I use WSS and I still get fuzzies, no matter how hard I try. I clip very very close to the stitch line, but there always seems to be a few threads pop out. I have even put Clear WSS topping over the design. Just can't get a nice clean edge.
by sewist1
14 Jan 2016
Have you tried carefully running a wet cotton tip along the edge after you have trimmed?
2350Don't know about the heat gun. I do however think the iron on heat bond produces a wrinkle free applique and has a much cleaner cut. Even iron on pelon will work, too. Kay
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85867My two weapons: A lint roller and an old toothbrush, dry.
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66908I have a stencil cutter and I use it all the time...works really well...Jenny Haskins has been doing this for years...not sure if it is the same thing as a heat gun...
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318428Good tip, but i would be careful with some threads may singe some of them. Sandra.
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24331Those heat guns can get pretty hot, it may just melt more than just the fuzzies. I would be very careful
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158715i will keep in the back of my mind sound like a easy option more controlled i am not that great with a lighter
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