Steam a Seam!

Eh hem, as I was saying yesterday, first you trace on either side, it doesn't matter. I like to use pencil in case I make a mistake, but it does make a mess on your hand if you're tracing a lot.


The next step is to peel the backing off and iron it on to the BACKSIDE of your fabric. I repeat: the WRONG side of you fabric. It's very easy to just stick it on the front and iron away, but unless it's a batik, you'll be sad. Also, notice in the picture below that you can see the mesh, make sure when you peel the "back" off the traced piece that you leave the web on the back of the tracing.
Stick it down where you want it on the back of the fabric, lay an applique pressing sheet over it and iron for about 5 seconds all over. When it's properly ironed, it will have a more transparent look. Notice in the picture below, the one on the right is ironed, the one on the left is just laying there for contrast.
Then you simply cut along the lines carefully and you have a piece all ready to fuse! On Friday I will show you how to layer pieces, if I haven't been strapped up in a straight jacket because I'm so tired of wedding minutiae!
Happy quilting!