Fusibles

[Vicki H.]

I have accidentally fused an applique in the wrong place - anyone know how to get it off - need help.. Thanks, Patti

[Vicki H.]

Maybe you should have posted this in the "Help! - I'm Stuck!" category :lol: Sorry, I shouldn't make jokes about your misfortune [smacked hand] . Which product have you used? Have you heat fused it with the iron? I fear the answer is going to be that you can't do a lot, but someone may know of a magic product that will unstick the glue. Could you appliqué something else over the top?

[Vicki H.]

Hi Ali ! Thanks for your reply. Well, here's the deal. Yes, unfortunately I already fused it with a hot iron. The fusible was Lite Steam-a-Seam 2. Sometimes it peels off when you don't want it to - but when you want it to - guess what - it doesn't !! The quilt top is about symmetric pieces. Only one piece on the entire quilt top is ajar. So aggravating. My husband says "you can't even tell" - well, he's not a quilter now, IS he ?? LOL - I made it to enter into a show which, for me, makes it worse. I wish there was something I could applique over it, but there isn't. You're very sweet for taking the time to read my post. Thanks. Hugs, P

[Ann P.]

Actually there is something you can try. Place a piece of aluminum foil over the applique you want to remove and iron. Once the fabric is warm and soft you can pull it off. Then you can iron again with the foil. It will often pick up all the excess fusible - often but not always. Worth a try anyway!
annlp

[Ann P.]

Thanks so much for the tip - I'll try it.. Don't you just hate when you mess up? LOL

[Ann P.]

Let us know how that works. When I read your post I thought that sounded like something I would do...and would love to know how the foil works. Good luck!! Sandi in FL

[Ann P.]

I will - thanks everyone !!! Hugs, Patti

[Ann P.]

Okay girls - I was told by one person that steam takes off the piece that was fused on. This works. And.... "annlp" (see her post above) was exactly right. Put a piece of aluminum foil dull side down on the residual glue. Iron with a hot iron and it dries it up and comes right off - THANK YOU ANNLP !!!!

[Margo C.]

That's good to know!! Thanks Ann and Patti!!

[Margo C.]

You're welcome Margo !!

[Ann P.]

So glad it worked for you. If the fusible has been ironed to the point that the glue has permeated the fabric, it won't all come off, but most of the time it will. Guess I have made every mistake in the book!

[Pamela O.]

Now I have to go fuse something so that I can use the foil technique to remove it. Maybe by doing it, I will recall it when I need it.
Great topic. Thanks for sharing.
It is a new day.

[Pamela O.]

Thanks for letting us know the results! Good info.