Can you use applique on thick towels? will it hold up to washings? If so, any special instructions? Material will be cotton for applique. Thank you for any help you might be able to give. Betty

It is called 'dry cover-up' and a few places sell it. Here are some links that will help you. The first explains it's use and the others are sources to purchase it. I use it a lot so I know it works great. I hope it helps you.

Marcelle

http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/ELPr...

http://www.secretsof.com/content/...

http://www.discountembroiderysupp...

http://www.hoopitall.com/stabiliz...

Thanks for asking this question. I am glad to have the information on this.

I love Applique and am always doing it on towels and face washers and to add a little extra I use same color threads and fabric underneath this gives you a double sided applique looks better than just on one side I like to call it reverse Double applique and I experiment with all fabrics even fleece if im doing Bears and satin for roses I dont use stabalizer and I float the fabric underneath Hope this helps hugs Shazells

3 comments

by bettytaylor 21 May 2011

brilliant idea, i guess this is what's called "thinking outside the box?" I will certainly try this. Thank you for a wonderful idea. Betty

by bettytaylor 21 May 2011

the possibilities are endless, now I'm thinging about doing this on bibs. thanks again Shazells, you've made my day, hope yours is a nice as mine. Betty

by airyfairy 23 May 2011

Wonderful idea - I will have to give it a try. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks......

Have never tried to applique towels so I'm interested in the answer to your question too. Someone will have the info for sure!