Working with Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 Fusible Web
I was so excited when Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 by the Warm Company came back last year (and even better than ever) after being temporarily unavailable in the marketplace.
When I could no longer get Lite Steam-A-Seam 2, I tried other fusible webs. Having learned to do fusible appliqué with Steam-A-Seam, I struggled to use the other brands. Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 is unlike other fusible web. A tacky coating on both sides of the web allows it to temporarily stick to the appliqué material and temporarily adhere the appliqué to the project. The entire piece will stick in place and is repositionable until pressed with an iron. This allows you to play with your design and to ensure proper placement every time!
Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 is so easy to use:
TRACE AND TRIM:
Trace your shape on the grid side of the fusible web. If you want, you can now print directly on the grid side using an ink jet printer! Then cut around the shape leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch of extra fusible web and paper all around the shape.
PEEL AND STICK:
Remove the plain paper on the back side of the fusible and stick it to the wrong side of the fabric. Quickly pass your dry iron securing the web to the fabric.
CUT:
Cut Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 and fabric together along the traced lines.
PEEL:
Peel off remaining paper liner (leaving web with fabric) and stick appliqué in place, repositioning as desired.
PRESS:
Press in your desired position. Don't worry about over heating...Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 can take the heat!
The resulting bond is strong and permanent. Also, when sewing, the fused appliqué will not gum up your needle. Did you know that the protective parchment paper liners can also be used as the perfect stabilizer? When finished, your piece can be machine washed and dried.
It’s no wonder why Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 is the #1 most loved brand of double stick fusible web on the market!
What are you waiting for?
Give Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 fusible web a try in your next appliqué project!
9 comments
Hi Deb – Of all of the fusible web that I have used, I have not found one that does not gum up. That said, Steam a Seam seems to have the least amount. When I get a build up on my needle, I take a paper towel or rag and use hand sanitizer to wipe down the needle. This seems to breakdown the glue and does not bother my needle or machine. If you do this, do take care not to get hand sanitizer on the moving parts of your machine.
Hope that helps.
It gummed up my needle when fmq. Gummed up so bad that i had to keep stopping and cleaning the needle. Any suggestions on what to wipe the needle with? Love the product otherwise.
I used lite steam a seam 2 and I want to sew down the Applique with my batting under it. I am finding my needle is gumming up frequently. Do you have any suggestions to prevent this? any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am doing stems using steam a seam 2, do I have to worry about bias? Thanks.