Fabric envelopes

[DebL]

I myself have never actually used fusible webbing (ok, my new sewing machine is still in the box - a year later!), but these are so cute I may just have to give this a try.  Plus, if I can think of flat gifts, tehy would be adorable as gift wrap.:

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/diy-wednesdays-fabric-envelopes.html

-Deb

[anniem888]

Those are cute  Be careful once you use the web you will be hooked.  One tip I can share, the web comes w/a paper liner, use the paper liner under and on top of the project so you don't get glue on your iron or board.  You can use parchment or a teflon craft sheet as well.  If you have a cutting system (big shot, cricket etc) you can cut shapes out of fabric and press them on anything.  It's also great for a quick hem when you don't have time to sew. 

[DebL]

Cool - I didn't know you could cut fabric with a cricut!  I'm guessing you fuse the stuff first and then cut?

Deb

[anniem888]

There is this stuff at the grocery store called Freezer paper.  It has a shiny side and a dull side.  You can iron the shiny side to fabric and it sticks.  Medium iron, great stuff.  If you cut it into 81/2 X 11 sheets you can run fabric through the printer too.  If you use too hot of an iron it is difficult to impossible to pull off, but the iron should be hot just not the highest setting. 

You can also use spray starch and spray and iron the heck out of the fabric.  It will become stiff stiff stiff.  Good luck.  I don't have a cricut, but I have done this in the cuttlebug. 

[Joyanne]

I had no idea you could do this with the Cricut or the Cuttlebug.  I have both and now I have to try it!!!  Thanks for the tip

[anniem888]

I searched and found some resources enjoy
for cricut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEsYz9lBc7w

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381836

for die cutting system
http://www.craftcritique.com/2008/02/cutting-fabric-with-big-kick-by-sizzix.html

http://www.craftideas.info/html/cuttlebug_tutorial_2.html

I wanted to give samples using different machines, the heavy dies do a better job of the fabric. I understand quilters are buying these machines to do applique.  Crossover crafting lives!   Good luck, show your results.