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    Published: Feb 22, 2011 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Q&A: Heat-N-Bond Fusing

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    We recently received a question from a reader about Heat-N-Bond, and I wanted to share the question and my answer with everyone since I’ve received this question a few times now. 


    A fabulous reader, writes: 


    “Hi, my question is that when you use heat-n-bond for putting appliques on material, will the edges start fraying later on when you wash it? I have a project that I want to start but I am hesitant that the edges will fray? Thank you, Donna”


    Answer: I have used the Heat-N-Bond method on multiple projects now. Including one of the first projects I ever posted about; Cutting Heat-N-Bond Adhered Fabric with the Cricut. I added this simple applique to a shirt that had multiple holes on it. I essentially restored the shirt. It was, and still is, one of my favorite shirts to wear. I can honestly say I’ve washed it at the very least a dozen times since last August, and it has yet to fray. 

     
    Now, does that mean your Heat-N-Bond fabric won’t fray? No. It could still fray–there is always that possibility, but I’m going to safely say that from the times I’ve worked with the Heat-N-Bond it has yet to fray on me! This may also be because I pre-wash ALL the fabric’s that come into our house. 
    Here are the tips that Heat-n-Bond gives its users: 

    Important Tips
    • Pre-wash all clothing and fabrics before using Heat N’ Bond Iron-On Adhesive. Do not use fabric softeners.
    • Don’t overheat Heat N’ Bond; this will cause an insufficient bonding.
    • Don’t iron over the plastic instruction sheet.
    • Don’t sew–due to the unique thickness of Heat N’ Bond’s adhesive machine stitching is not recommended.
    • It is machine washable. For best results use the delicate cycle and warm water.
    • Heat N’ Bond is not recommended for projects or items that require dry cleaning.

    I hope this answers your question, Donna! 

    *If anyone ever has a question–please don’t hesitate to email us. We will answer your burning questions in a timely manner and potentially post them to the blog to help other readers!
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