About Fusible Fleece and Mistyfuse

There were a lot of questions during the demonstrations about using fusible fleece and Mistyfuse so here are some pointers about using each one.


Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece

Instruction for an applique design

1. Trace a design/pattern to the non fusible side of the fleece, do not cut yet.
2. Good idea to place a piece of parchment paper under the fleece, ease in transporting to the ironing board.
3. Arrange the confetti on the fusible side spreading confetti over the border.
4. Once you’re a happy with the confetti placement layer a piece of sheer fabric over the top.
5. Now it's time to fuse the confetti to the fleece with a med-warm iron using parchment paper on top. Let it cool and then it's off to the sewing machine.
6. I use a prewound bobbin with 60 weight thread and 60 weight thread on top. I like to bury the stippling. Upper thread colour is up to you.
7. Once the stippling is finished cut the design out and fuse to the main quilt top with a satin stitch or free motion back and forth stitch.

Mistyfuse®

Use paperless Mistyfuse® for all weights of fabric from velvet and cotton to delicate tulle and organza.  It's a dream to work with—it handles well, is incredibly sheer, doesn't add bulk and bonds firmly once cooled.  Since there is no added adhesive, it will never gum up your scissors or quilting needles.  Mistyfuse can be used with very sheer fabrics and lower temperatures.

Each package comes with simple instructions for easy fusing with no waste.  Mistyfuse White is perfect for fusing all colors, weights and types of fabric.  Mistyfuse performs the same function as other fusible web products but is very sheer, light weight and does not add stiffness or bulk to the layers of fabric joined. Unlike other fusible web products, Mistyfuse does not have a paper backing.  The absence of a paper backing on Mistyfuse means that you cannot draw your design onto the paper and must therefore use templates when cutting specific shapes from Mistyfuse. Another necessity when using Mistyfuse is a non-stick pressing sheet or parchment paper in order to prevent the Mistyfuse from sticking to your iron or ironing board.

1. Draw your design or applique shape onto freezer paper. Do not reverse.
2. Fuse Mistyfuse to the wrong side of your applique fabric.

• Use parchment paper or a non-stick pressing sheet to cover your ironing surface
• Place Mistyfuse on the non-stick sheet
• Place the applique fabric right side up (wrong side against the fusible) to cover the Mistyfuse completely
• Press briefly using medium-low heat setting.
• Fuse a larger piece of fabric than your planned applique piece. Often, people who like using Mistyfuse will pre-fuse larger pieces of fabric so they are ready to cut out for future projects.

3. Press the freezer paper template to the right side of the pre-fused fabric and cut it out. Keep the nonstick sheet under the fusible side of the Misty Fuse.

4. Position the applique and press with medium-high heat to permanently fuse.

Things to remember when using Misty Fuse:

• It has no paper backing so you MUST use a non-stick pressing sheet (Teflon sheet or parchment paper)
• It can be used with sheers
• You will need to make templates if you are making specific shapes
• You do not need to reverse your design when you draw the design onto freezer paper because the freezer paper will be attached to the right side of the fabric (not flipped).