Steam-A-Seam 2 is Back in Stock

Back in Stock!  On Hand Now!  Steam-A-Seam II is here!

Have you ever used this popular double stick fusible web?  It is quite the handy stuff when you want to make your own appliques or patches.  It went missing for quite a while, but it is back in production and we have two rolls here in the shop - the 12" wide and the 18" wide.

I had never actually worked with Steam-A-Seam 2 but sure had heard a lot about it.  So today I decided that I would try it out.   If you have been in the shop this year you know we have a resident official greeter - his name is Andy and he is a sweet little cockapoo.  He wears a vest with his name on it every day.

Being a boy, he wears out his clothes!  He needs a new vest for the holidays.

I have used the Kwik Sew pattern #3517 for the harness/vest many times - it is easy to use & alter to any size - and the pattern includes a few other nice things you can sew for your dog.  When I finished cutting out the new vest from a pretty snowflake flannel print, it took but a moment to sew it up.  Then on to the name tag, which is where the Steam-A-Seam 2 comes in.

 I followed the printed directions and traced my letters onto the paper backing.  Then stuck it onto the wrong side of the fabric I chose for the letters.  You just stick it in place by finger pressing - pretty neat!  But oooops - my letters came out backwards!  So when you try this be sure to reverse your letters and trace them backwards.  The paper backings on the Steam-A-Seam are sheer enough that it is easy to trace your designs.  You can see from my photos the wrong way (patch on the right side) and the right way.  If you get confused, just try out one letter first.

After I cut out the letters I just placed them in order on the piece of fabric I chose for the contrast, and fused in place with a steam iron.  Worked just great!!

I just have to put a bit of velcro here & there and Andy the Official Greeter will be ready to say hello when you come in.  Don't miss our After-Christmas sales - you will love the discounts!  And whenever you come in, mention you saw this post about Steam-A-Seam 2 and get 20% off your purchase of this great product!