Problem solving

 
 
So, not having had time to go and buy new Steam-A-Seam II (there's no place close to me that has it), I had to come up with an alternative solution. I had some bits of already fused fabric in black - mostly wool which would have been unsuitable - but I did find some heavy weight black satin that I had fused with Misty Fuse (boo hiss!).
 

 
The shine and depth of the colour are not quite the look I was going for, but I decided it would work in a pinch, and in indeed, one of the unexpected results of it's being fused with Misty Fuse (boo! hiss!) and the thing that I usually hate about Misty Fuse is that the fabric frayed when finely cut. Which has produced an effect that I rather like.
 

 

 
So, into the machine it goes, and when that's done, some hand-stitching will be in order.
 
 
There may be a finished piece on Monday! Have a great weekend.



Kit Lang

4 comments:

  1. Hope this did not post twice, but I think it did.
    You know you can always paint over the fabric to try and achieve your desired look. Looks pretty good to me.
    I will be watching to see the end results.

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  2. Kit..why is Misty Fuse such a boo hiss for you? I have always done needle turn applique and have been playing around a bit with using a fusible....and misty fuse has been great so far...so I wonder.

    I truly like t he direction you are going with this piece. Kristin

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  3. Look forward to your end result too.....interesting your opinion on Misty Fuse...

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  4. Glad you were able to resolve the issues. Misty Fuse is my 'go to' fusible but I like it because it doesn't clog the needle and also doesn't change the hand of the fabric.

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