Question 1

Is this item a double sided stick ?  Someone in another response said it was not and I thought it was supposed to be double sided... yes or no ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this one is double-sided fusible web, just as it states on the package. You peal one protective side off the web, stick it to the back side of your applique,then peal the other side off and place it on your base fabric.  You can pick it up and move it around until you get it to the exact position you want it, then iron it for a permanent  bond.   I trim this down to 8 1/2 x 11 so that it will fit in my printer/copier and either print or copy my design onto it.  The ink on the gridded paper does not smear or smudge easily, as some other brands do.

Question 2

How does this sew through. Using Lite EZ seam II and it gums up my needle

Accepted Answer

Lite EZ Steam II is manufactured by the Pellon Company and has poor reviews.  Steam-A-Seam 2 by the Warm Company has excellent reviews and does not gum up the needle.I just started using it for quilting appliques and there was no gumming at all.

Question 3

Could this be used to make masks?

Accepted Answer

Nothing I have read says batting makes a good filter, it would not stop an airborne virus and I think it would be hot. I have been told the face masks are hot when made of 2 layers of quilting cotton, batting would be like wrapping a blanket around your face.  I have read that non-woven interfacing is good to use in the masks as a filter. I have been using iron-in interfacing, 2 layers.  I don't have proof that it works, but I don't think it could hurt.

Question 4

If I use it to hem a pair of light pants, once ironed does it show anything on the outside or is it invisible?  Thank you!

Accepted Answer

I don't think it would be invisible on light fabric.  There are hem tapes out there that might work better than SAS2.  Seems like there is one that is either SAS2 or Heat n Bond,(hem tape) and that would be more forgiving on light fabrics, in my opinion.

ASIN	B001144VCM
Best Sellers Rank	#91,925 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #167 in Sewing Interfacing
Brand	The Warm Company
Brand Name	The Warm Company
Color	9"x12" Sheets 5/Pkg
Compatible Material	Fabric
Container Type	Pack
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,499 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00753705055171
Item Form	Sheet
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Type Name	Fusible Web
Item Weight	0.06 kg
Manufacturer	Notions - In Network
Material	Cotton
Material Type	Cotton
Model	5517
Number of Pieces	5
Other Special Features of the Product	Double Sided
Part Number	5517
Special Feature	Double Sided
UPC	046907898449 753705055171 046954193443
Unit Count	5 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Steam-A-Seam 2 – Fusible Web Sheet Packs, Double Stick Adhesive for Quilting, Sewing & Appliqué

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