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    Bias tape -Fusible on back? Y or N

    Would you recommend using fusible on the back of the bias tape for these short 8” pieces or just appliquéing it in place or possibly minimally gluing it in place before sewing it on? Thank you.

    #2
    Just the tiniest dots of liquid glue will do the job. Sarah says to let the glue air dry, don’t iron it dry.
    Barbara Black
    Huntsville AL
    https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
    "I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson

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      #3
      Sarah is out of stock of yhe fusible bias tape.

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        #4
        I made my own bias tape using the clover tool. I had bought some steam-a-seam-2 sheets thinking I would appliqué with them for this block of the month but not sure I will go that route. Anyways. Mine came in printable sheets, and I simply cut the sheets in 3/16th" strips, which then fit in my bias tape tool. It is super simple and it saved me money! (The fusible sheets were half price from a Boxing Day sale!)

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        • Jana B. commented
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          I also made my bias with the Clover tool and it worked beautifully. But please tell me how you used the 3/16” cut SAS2 in the tool! I’d love to try that.

        #5
        I remembering seeing somewhere how you machine application the stems on but can't find it anywhere. Would love to know what you did to machine embroider the stems
        Last edited by Ann W.; 01-11-2023, 02:39 PM.
        Ann

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        • lholzhu commented
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          I believe some did this in last years BOM. You can pick out any decorative stitch from your machine.

        #6
        Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
        I remembering seeing somewhere how you machine application the stems on but can't find it anywhere. Would love to know what you did to machine embroider the stems
        I discussed machine appliqué for the stems on the Month 1 blog. I included a link to Alex ANDERSON’s class on machine appliqué:


        https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/20...d-month-1.html
        Barbara Black
        Huntsville AL
        https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
        "I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson

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          #7
          I’ve used the Steam a Seam 2 ribbon for bias binding. It absolutely works but I have multiple rolls that I’ve bought from Sarah over the years and I much prefer it.

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            #8
            I machined appliqued my month 1 stems. I folded 1 side over. Then stitched the raw edge down on my fabric. Then I folded it and machine stitched the folded edge, using a spool of 100 wt thread I had on hand . I have not done much applique, but I could swear Alex mentioned during 1 of her Live projects
            Carol in SW Michigan

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              #9
              I used the fusible for the 2020 BOM and that was great. I'd use it again if I had the right color with fusible. What I'll probably do this time is make bias tape with the clover marker and use the glue pen I've been using since the 2019 BOM.
              Ellen Lindow
              Plant City, FL

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                #10
                I just finished making the do-ahead 8.5" and 14" bias stems. Oh my, not a fun task! I had made the Month 1 stems with my bias tape maker and wasn't thrilled with how they turned out. Hoping for better results I wanted to try the Hera marker method that Sarah showed in her video. So, I ordered a Hera marker. I anticipated an easy process but it was not. Of course, I started with following Sarah's method but I could not get the edges to fold in and stay. I ended using a hybrid process: Sarah's cut/mark and bias maker for the ironing. The pieces turned out nice but the edges wanted to relax so I cut and ironed on small strips of WonderUnder.

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                • Jana B. commented
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                  I experienced everything you did this time. I’ve not made much bias, especially no 1/4”. I ordered the Hera marker along with the Clover tool. Absolutely could not do the Hera method as edges refused to stay ironed. Used Clover and got good results, but still had wandering edges, though not as much. Next time I will still use the Clover tool and try starching the fabric more before cutting the strips and see if that does the trick….just a thought.

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