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Fusible Web
Iron On for Clean, Permanent Bonds
Create crisp appliqué, secure binding, and sturdy bag panels with heat-activated fusible web. Paper-backed sheets and rolls make it easy to trace, cut, and press precise shapes, giving you a permanent, washable bond that stays soft and stitchable.
How to Choose
- Bond & weight: Light and medium webs keep quilt appliqué soft and are stitch friendly; strong webs add a no sew grip for badges, pockets, and bag panels. All options are fabric-safe, washable, and designed for stitch-through results.
- Format: Paper-backed sheets are perfect for tracing motifs; rolls and tapes suit borders, hems, and longer runs. Choose widths/lengths to minimise joins.
- Technique: Press, don’t iron—use your iron and a pressing cloth or baking parchment. Allow to cool before peeling the paper, then press to fuse. Always check the product details for specific temperature and pressing times.
- Sewability: Quality fusible webs won’t gum your needle when used as directed. If you’re new to a brand, test on a scrap to dial in heat and timing.
- Best for: Raw-edge appliqué, badges and patches, hems, bag panels, quilting motifs, and quick repairs where a clean permanent bond is needed.
You might also like: Adhesives, Interfacing & Stabilisers, and Templates & Stencils for tracing shapes.
Fusible Web - Frequently Asked Questions
Fusible web is a thin adhesive that melts with heat to bond fabrics. Most versions are paper-backed so you can trace and cut shapes, then press to fuse for a clean, permanent finish that’s safe to stitch through and machine wash.
Choose a light web for soft quilt appliqué and blocks you’ll quilt through. For bags, badges, and high-use seams, a medium or stronger web gives extra hold while remaining sewable.
For sewable fusible web, when pressed at the correct temperature and allowed to cool, quality webs are designed not to gum you sewing needle. If residue appears, reduce heat slightly, press for the recommended time, and test on a scrap.
Yes. Once properly fused, the bond is permanent and machine washable. For raw edge applique, it is recommended to stitch along the edge of the fabric to prevent fraying of the fabric after multiple washed. Always read the product details for exact care and pressing instructions.
Absolutely. Tapes, narrow rolls or cut strips are ideal for hems, quick fixes, and stabilising edges before stitching.