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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.
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I guess I missed that post. What is press & seal?
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It is a food saving product, kind of like the plastic paper but heavier
http://www.glad.com/plasticwrap/pressnseal.php
http://www.glad.com/plasticwrap/pressnseal.php
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.
Now I know what is press&seal too :)
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???do you use it instead of WSS??? Did you hoop it or just lay it on top???
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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.
it actually stuck to the fleece?? that's great..I have to try because I work with fleece all the time. thanks so much.
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Thanks for letting us know how it works, I can be wrong but I believe it was MissCharlie who told us about this sometime ago. *2U
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I think you're right. I'll have to give her some more *'s for that one.
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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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Yes, I think the original posting was for using it on towels.
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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
Mona
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memasanders
03 Apr 2009
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How great you all are. You just keep saving me money Thanks
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thank you for this tip.. I will try it next time I embroider on fleece..
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lindaavolio
03 Apr 2009
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What a GREAT idea ... I'll have to give it a try!
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Thank you for the idea. I have to find Press&seal in Australia :) *4u
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designgirl
08 Apr 2009
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Thanks for the tip.This is such a great site to get answers. Lynn
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This is a great tip! Thanks for letting us newer members know about it.
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I haven't tried fleece yet but I will keep this tip in mind ;D *2U
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dailylaundry
08 Apr 2009
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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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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.
Happy embroidering to all the Cuties.
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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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Welcome! Ask anything you want, we will be happy to try and help!;)
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I'm in the UK. what is press and seal? could it be what we call cling film? Anyone know??
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Probably but I would prefer to use the correct stabliser
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.)
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
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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.
It is also not designed to be used as a stabilizer.