by CarolBly » May 18th, 2016, 10:32 am
I just had GREAT success cutting cotton fabric for an applique project!!!
V = 185, F = 60
I got equally good results with the 30 (fabric) blade in the Click Blade Holder at setting 5, as I did with the 45 detail blade in the detail holder.
The secret to success (drum roll), was as others have shared...starch. I super starched the fabric. I just used a typical spray starch with an iron, redoing it about 4 times (until it was stiff)
Then, I backed it with Steam a Seam 2, but ironed until it was bonded to the fabric.
Bottom line, in addition to the correct bade setting, from my experience I'm going to make sure my fabric is well stiffened with something that washes out. And, I'll make sure my fusing product in has really adhered to the fabric I'm cutting.
In early, disaster attempts, the fabric would lift from fusing and was so soft, the wheels could drag on it.
Good luck,
Carol