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by bevintex 29 Apr 2012 ( edited Apr 29'12 23:21 )
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Those of you that use Badgemaster for fsl. Can you get by with just one layer or do you need 2?

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by noah 29 Apr 2012
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I bought the heavy stuff i use one layer but i have wee pieces from whatever and i stick them under whatever i am making it works for me lol hugs
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by bevintex 29 Apr 2012
I have vilene but may try the Badgemaster.
by hightechgrammy 29 Apr 2012
Is it better than Vilene? I never have a problem with Vilene.
by bevintex 29 Apr 2012
I don't either Love my vilene,was just curious.
by mariahail 29 Apr 2012
Me too, I like vilene better...***
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by katydid 29 Apr 2012
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Badge master is so heavy. I think one layer is fine. Ask Shirlene as she is th Queen of free standing lace. I only do it occasionally.
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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2012
I have never used badgemaster - Hehehe!
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by hightechgrammy 29 Apr 2012
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I thought badgemaster was for making patches. Not?? Is it more like water soluble stabilizer? Then what do you use to make actual patches??? Sooo confused in Colorado
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by bevintex 29 Apr 2012
It is a washaway stabilizer. I guess you could make a badge with it?
by bnilla9241 29 Apr 2012
For badges I like to use a heavy cotton backing, like thick denim or twill. I have used badgemaster with it on occasion.
Hope this helps!

Hugs, Bonnie
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by 1ladyb 29 Apr 2012
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If I'm stitching out just a couple of things in the same hoop I use 1ayer. If I'm using the big hoop I use 2 layers. Don't pull it after you hoop it because if it is too tight when the needle pierces it the result will be like it is perforated and tear on it's own. I never have a problem with it and use it all the time.
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by eastwitch2 29 Apr 2012
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I think it would depend on the stitch count of the design. For a design that is stitch intensive and that has many thousands of stitches and many layers of stitches 2 layers of Badgemaster would work best.

Remember to keep your Badgemaster is an air tight bag as it will dry out!

EastWitch2
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by eastwitch2 29 Apr 2012
When using Vilene for a design that has a larger stitch count use 2 layers also.
EastWitch2
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by mariahail 29 Apr 2012
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I use only one, and when rinse away the final design it is softer than when using vilene...***
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by cfidl 29 Apr 2012
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I love Badgemaster. I usually use 1 layer, and if there are problems I piece in with scrap. If I do need another layer(really dense design), I usually will use a solvy topping. 2 layers of BM has to soak for a long time and you have to hand manipulate it to get all of it out, especially if you are using a 50 wt. or more cotton. I bought mine by the 50 yd roll! LLDS!
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by bevintex 29 Apr 2012
I'm going to try it out with a small order first.
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by eastwitch2 29 Apr 2012
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You could use 1 layer of Badgemaster and 1 layer of Vilene. Vilene rinses out easily and Badgemaster takes longer to rinse out so adding a layer of Vilene when needing 2 layers would cut down on rinse time!
Eastwitch2
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by susiesembroidery 29 Apr 2012
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I only use vilene and get very good results. Have never used Badgemaster washaway - didn't know you get it other than the stick on one. ****
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by bnilla9241 29 Apr 2012
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I use badgemaster for a lot of fsl. I use 1 layer for less dense items and 2 layers for more dense items. I use vilene type products if I don't need it for dense items, but badgemaster is great for me!

Hugs, Bonnie
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by pcteddyb 29 Apr 2012
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I have not used the badgemaster but understand you have to keep it all sealed up to not ruin it with humidity (or in my case, in Arizona, no humidity). Don't have that problem with Vilene so it is what I use (from world weidner in the 50 yd size).
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by bevintex 29 Apr 2012
me too. 50 yards at a time