Finally someone who explains everything precisely with facts not opinions. Shows things exactly how they work with visuals. Really love your voice and explanations.
I've never seen this product before. The best thing about it is you can see through the pressing sheet! The ones I use are opaque. I have to add this to my arsenal! Thx so much for sharing.
Thank you for this video! I have always shied away from applique because I'd rather sew on my machine then by had any day, and it never comes out completely right for me! I knew there are things like this out there, but this is a fantastic demo on its use. I will be buying one soon and concurring a fear and a sewing bucket list item. GREAT video as usual!
Ow , never knew this expiate , amazing mat. I always learn something new from you Laura, wish I had all this information years ago . But who knows maybe I I’ll get my energy to sow lots of nice things again. Seeing I know so many different tools and ways to use things to make sowing so much easier and pleasurable . 🌹❤️🌹❤️🥰
I used a silicone cookie sheet and a Teflon sheet and they work exactly the same as what's shown here. . The cookie sheet I got at dollarama for 3 dollars and the teflon sheets on Wish for 4 dollars. Im on a fixed income and couldn't afford the cost and these work exactly the same with my appliqué
That was what I was gonna ask about. I have 3 different size baking mats, and they look the same. I don't use them for baking, i.like using parchment paper
Great tutorial! Can't wait to try it at home. I already own one of their wool ironing mats and love it! The size is exactly the same as the larger fusing mat so it will be perfect to iron on.
Well I live in England & as usual you can’t get nothing over here. It’s an outrageous amount to buy from USA. So good old eBay kitchen silicone liners. Bigger & cheaper boom done. Yay. I’m glad I saw this video because I was wanting something like this as I have just upholstered my large table top ironing board. Thanks Lura.
Well, that was not con-fusing, at all! 😉 Thank you for a clear, no fuss explanation. I’m going to go buy one of those mats, as I didn’t know what they were, when I came across them, but now I know what they are, and how to use it, it will make my life so much easier. No more pinning! Yeyy! 😊
Wow!!! Love that mat! Thanks for sharing that idea about the glue gun - my daughter is constantly crafting and using the glue gun. This could be used double duty for her crafting AND my sewing - love finding out more than one use for products ♥️👍🏻
Awesome ...gotta have one 😃...so versatile...love that glue doesn’t stick to it ..boy I had a tough job getting glue of my table once. But what was the other mat for Laura? Pressing fusible? 😘💐
I see you're using your iron with the pressing mat, right on top of your cutting mat. I have an Olfa cutting mat. Can I use this pressing mat to press my applique pieces right in top of my Olfa mat?
Hi Laura Val from Australia,I was watching your video on the fusing mat,I have looked on internet,can’t seem to find it,could please give me internet site. I just love your videos,I have learned so much from you Sincerely val
Great video. Thank you for sharing this information! Quick question: where can I order the cutting mat with blue lines on your table & under the teflon/fusing mat?
Good morning, I'm not sure how your fusing. Can you please make it clear for me. Once you cut and added bonding / fusing to material.. you keep""fusing"" does the fusing material keep spreading or is the mat causing ..? I only saw you add fusing maral once. Oh buy the way it double sided fusing material? That went mentioned either. Thank you for clarifying im really new to sewing. Seems newbies have to search and cross reference to get complete info. Is prefer to stick with one video for info. It's easier due to my limited time working. Thank you so very much😊
Ok, so I seem to be the only one confused. Where does the Teflon mat come in? Is it put under the fusible mat when fusing? Used in some other way? I also have silicon mats I use for baking and roasting. Is the fusible mat the same thing? See? Confused!
let's say you are fusing a facing to a neckline. Sometimes fusible ends up on your ironing board or on your iron. put the fusible mat on top of your ironing board. Put the facing wrong side up. Put the interfacing with glue side on the facing. Then, put the Teflon sheet on top of the facing with interfacing. You are ready to press and fuse. No fusible will stick to your iron or to your ironing board. Any fusible that ends up on the fusible mat or the Teflon sheet can be easily removed.
Thanks! Was confused since you didn’t use the Teflon mat in your tutorial. Much clearer now. Don’t do a lot of appliqué, but have struggled with fusible getting on iron or pressing surface. This is great for keeping these clean.
It can be put on top of the fabric, as the mat will not let you move the iron (you can only press)It helps the iron move, can also protect the iron from the overspill from the fusible. And sometimes you need the fusible on both sides, also helps prolong the mat:)
argggggggggg .. i tried finding somewhere i could buy the mat from .. its seems Amazon wont post it to Australia because its third party ... so where can i buy it from ?
She’s not really using it correctly. You’re supposed to put that vinyl sheet on top of your fabric and then iron it you’re not supposed to put your iron directly onto the fabric
Thanks for this great tip, Laura! On another note, I want to reach out to this wonderful sewing community to let you all know of a Charity Sewing Event that I am hosting with 6 of my sewing students (9-13 yrs old) to provide school bags (that the children and I will be making and donating) and much needed school supplies to children in Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world. Please visit my campaign to raise funds to purchase the school supplies, plus all the information about this event: www.gofundme.com/A-charity-sewing-event-fundraiser I am very proud of these students who are generously donating their time and sewing skills for other less fortunate children. Thank you!
