Ask Nancy: Steam-A-Seam 2
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Nancy answers a RUclips viewer's question about Steam-a-Seam. Nancy prefers Lite Steam-a-Seam 2. It makes applique sewing so much easier. Watch as Nancy shows how she uses this fabulous product. Contact Nancy for more information on where to purchase Lite Steam-a-Seam 2.
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Thank you for watching!
Thanks Nancy. The tip to heat the fabric, not iron at that point, is key. Great video.
You are so welcome!
Best instructional video on Steam A Seam out there! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have watched several videos about the steam a seam, trying to figure it out. Your video was the only one that made sense to me! Thank you so much
You're welcome!
Hi Nancy, Dagmar from Germany here again !! I am surprised from this Video :-) Thank you so much for your tutorials!!!!!! Greetings from Freiburg in Germanyt to you and your Team
Hi Dagmar - Nancy here - I am so glad you found the video with the answer to your question and it was fun to learn about your name :)
I tried it today. Don't forget to report design in reverse direction.
I didn't use vapore iron, i prefer use a baking paper between iron and design because I am afraid that some glue deposits on iron.
Once again I learned something new from one of your tutorials! I have always used Steam-a-Seam but didn't know about the 20 second heat/steam. Must be I missed that in reading the directions. Probably one of those impatient quilting moments!!
Thank you Nancy for the detailed instructions. I see so many people not adhereing steam a seam right. Now I can have them watch your tutorial! That was cute with the name thing :-)
Thanks very much, Nancy! What on earth is that robotic iron!!!1
That's an Oliso iron - the thing I love best about it is the 30 minute shut off and 12 foot cord :)
Awesome tip about heating the fabric instead! Thank you.
Thank you for your tutorials, I like to see your videos, you are a really good teacher! 😸👍 All good wishes for you from Germany!🌷
Thank you very much!! Thank you for watching and sharing :)
This is also like heat n bond I used years ago to fussy cut beautiful fabric and adhere to shirts. We used glitter fabric glue for the edges, believe it or not, at first. It held on delicate in the dryer without issues. I sew my edges now tho with metallic thread. I had a lady buy an autumn shirt with beautiful fussy cut leaves right off my body. Good thing I had a tank top under breath. I should do this again soon with this product you have. TFS
thank you - I couldnt for the life of me figure this out - was doing a wool applique and didnt know whether to use this or regular heat and bond.
Thank you. Your directions are very helpful!
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much for the clear instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial! Love your iron that pops up when not using!!
Hi Millie - it's an Oliso - I love it!!Nancy
@@QuiltingWithNancy Thank you, I love it too! Will definitely check this one out! I've been using Rowenta forever but they don't have one like this!
I was going to put a post it note on my package of S-A-S2 with Nancy's directions - but they are so good, I am just putting down the RUclips link instead, so when I forget (which I will), I can look up the video again. Thanks!
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for this. I need to Applique letters which are narrow and I discovered that the letter moved when I was attempting to cut it out so I decided that I needed to see if I could find some better instructions. So now I will try the warming the fabric first. I also appreciate knowing to fully steam press for 15 seconds after placing my pieces. I’ve heard reports of people saying that stitching through it will gum up their needles. Now I know why!
Hi Nanci - I have had really good success with that Steam a Seam so i hope it works for you too!
Great tutorial Helen from Australia
Great info
I looked at a few of these videos trying to figure out whether my shape/letter needed to be reversed before tracing. I haven’t found that tip in the videos, unless I missed it. But I got it figured out. Not even the packaging says!
I'm glad you figured it out - but it is in mirror image for those items that have a proper direction.
Thank you Nancy! I rechecked my package of SAS2 sheets (9x12 5-sheet package) and indeed it says 20+ seconds. However, it does not say steam. Perhaps the instructions should clarify that. However, many patterns/tutorials using SAS2 say steam iron.
To me the biggest advantages of SAS2 are:
(1) you can print your pattern on it and skip copying/drawing by hand (on the gridded side, inkjet not laserjet) - this works really well for intricate patterns and saves a lot of time/frustration because I cannot draw.
(2) it sticks but is repositionable until fused down (great for mosaic quilts like Cheryl Lynch's).
Yep
Loved your video, no comment was made about the fabric content is best to use with Steam a Seam2
Hi Kathy, honestly I think any fabric that handle the high heat pressing will work. You can also use a pressing sheet to help protect a fabric if you think it might not handle the heat - test first :)
Great Information. Thank You
Thanks this answered my ? as well. 👍❤️😊
thank you for your answer Nancy , yes that's what I also thought ironing will be the problem, there is a name for velvet hair direction in Dutch that I can't translate, and Google says “wiff , and that can't be right i think 😁 I'll have to try to know. 👍🏻👋🏻
Hi Nancy, can I just glue some flowers onto my table runner instead of using steam a seam 2? I will be embroidering around flowers & leaves. Thanks
Great explanation thank you
Thank you for your great tutorials. When using Steam a Seam, do you then steam around your appliqué piece? Thank you again
I saw appliqué on RUclips and the lady put it on the good side of fabric and sew all around, cut behind and after that ironing it. She said it to be sure the fabric don’t fraying! With that Steam & Seam, do we need to or not necessary cuz I don’t want to have problem with the fabric. Once it’s done like you did, are we obliged to sew the borders of fabric??
Yes, you will want to do a blanket stitch around the fused fabric elements.
Hi Nancy, . I love your tutorials a lot . This one was very helpful to understand exact concept of steam a seam 2 . I am searching a detailed video for making a designer wall for my projects. Would you have any tips for me. Looking forward for new tips to make fabric collage too. Love you and thank you so much .
Glad it was helpful! For my design wall I purchased a few yards of a black/white check table cloth, the ones that are vinyl on one side and have the odd sort of fabric on that back. I put it on my wall with the fabric side out but i can still see the checks so i use those for alignment and the blocks stick to that odd fabric. Hope this helps.
Can you do a video on making circles. Like the ones that are inset to the fabric, not appliqued. Thanks Nancy!
Hi Ann - I can , so keep watching and sharing, I will put this on our next recording schedule :)
Wish I'd seen this a couple of days ago. I used freezer paper and glue to prepare my leaves for an applique. It is too hard to sew by hand. Now, I'll have to use my machine. I think I've got too much glue on the back of the leaves. :(
Always learning something new :)
I purchased a pack of Yellowstone animal shapes that use the lite steam a seam 2 I was going to put them into a flannel quilt-but now thinking will they hold up in washings? Perhaps better used on a wall hanging or pillow? thank you Kathy
Can steam a seam be used for applications on t-shirts, without sewing down the edges?
It's ok, I found the answer. (Once fused, Steam-A-Seam is washable and dry-cleanable. Unfinished edges won't lift or fray (the manufacturer does not recommend drying with a dryer sheet).Thanks
Hi Nancy i just wanna ask, from where did you buy your iron and can i have the brand name plz?
Hi Nancy . Thank you for all your lovely tutorials.could you please tell me about the stained glass pattern.l knew that there is three ways to make it.Thanks 🌹
Hello Abdulrahman :) - i have been planning to do a video on stained glass quilts - I used to make them quite a lot. Keep watching, i will try to plan one for this upcoming season.
Nancy
Thank you so much.
Can't wait for this.
Does steam a seam require stitching around the edge?
Yea, when washed, it will definitely free all the edges if you don’t stitches down and come up
Think of a 84 inch chiffon panel curtain. Then i have a 2 inch piece of cotton ( holey) crochet. I want to use steam a seam to get these two pieces tog.
Afterwards I will be hanging long pieces of chiffon thru holes in the crochet. Is this a good idea?
Sounds interesting. I would do a straight stitch to secure the crochet to the chiffon.
When using steam a seam does it prevent the fabric from fraying?
Jill MF yes but it does need to be stitched down.
I've just watched your very instructional video and hope it's not too late to ask a question. When using Lite Steam-a-Seam 2, MUST the appliques be stitched down after fusing? The instructions say it is no-sew, but then also mentions stitching. I want to be able to use it for a table runner but I do want the appliques to adhere permanently.
Hi Julie - It's never too late for a question! Yes if you plan to ever wash the piece you fuse the design to you will have to stitch it down. It doesn't have to be a satin stitch or even a blanket stitch but it must be stitched. I will often just "Appli-quilt" them down - that is stitching near the edge while I am in the process of quilting.
Thank you for the instructions. I’m still not clear on what the difference is between Steam a Seam 2 and Steam a Seam lite. What is the difference and how do you decide which one to use?
Hi Rosie - the SAS Lite is just a lighter version of the product - better for use on a quilt because it isn't as stiff. the original SAS2 is more heavy duty so it is stiffer - generally I will use the Lite :)
Hi! from Belgium Nancy, I have a question, have you ever used Steam a Seam on velvet? and if so what was the result? thanks 👋🏻😀
Hello Michelle - i have not ever - my only concern would be the final pressing, you need to press with steam for a long time and will the velvet hold up or flatten? I'm not sure - sorry. Nancy
Im having problems using it
Does Steam a Seam 2 lose it's adhesive from being old....I have some that must be at least 15 years old.
Yes, actually it does. Some store it in their freezer to make it last longer :)
Nancy, I have a pattern for a duffle bag, and it requires to use Steam a Seam. So, this is larger than your cute little heart...do I use the same method on the one side (heat the fabric)? Thank you!!
I can't get the grid side off of my fabric after sticking it to the sticky side. Any hints?
I'm sorry but I have never had that happen. Did you press it onto the fabric or just hand press it?
How do you get the Steam-a-Seam adhesive safely off fabric? I had some invisibly on my iron and it is now on my black pants. :-(
Ekk - I'm not so sure there is a way - my best thought is to heat it back up and try to peel it off? but honestly I don't really think that will work. It is meant to be a permanent adhesive, which is why we generally like it so much. I know you can get it off your iron with an iron cleaner - I like the ones from Bonash. I found this link on Amazon
www.amazon.com/Bo-nash-Sheets-Removing-Fusibles-Residues/dp/B007K2FS58
Hi Nancy thank you very much for teaching us.I have a question. I want to put some cat's paw on a border of a wall hanging quilt but I'm finding it difficult to stitch these small paws with machine blanket stitch .Can I stick them with steam A seam only ? If i need to wash it would they probably unstuck ?
That sounds cute, you must stitch the appliqué but it can be done with a straight stitch going around the edge with free motion - that’s what I would do 😎
I just bought a package of Steam-a-seam. The adhesive won't stick to the fabric. What do I do?
This may sound silly, but you are sure you took off one side of the paper? If you did and it still won't stick I would take it back to the store you purchased it from.
Do you need to wash the fabric before applying Steam a Seam? I know the directions say to do so but the kit I purchased gave me fat eighths and I am afraid with fraying I might not have enough. What do you do when the pieces are the size of a penny? Thanks for great video. Jean in IL
Hi Jean - i know it says to pre-wash, but i NEVER pre-wash my fabrics and it works great every time! :)
How can I remove the adhesive, I applied to a quilt block on the wrong side.
Honestly, I don't know but you could try heating it back up and pealing off but I don't know that you will get it all off.
Do you have any tips for using Steam-a-seam Lite and the cameo silhouette for cutting appliques?
Hi Darlene :) - although Steam-a-seam Lite is my favorite over all adhesive because of it's different qualities, it is not the right fusible when using a electronic cutting machine like the Cameo or the Scan-n-Cut from Brother (this is the one I own). Because of the nature of the cutting process, the SAS just doesn't stay in place for these machines. I would recommend a new adhesive that I think works GREAT - it is from HotFix Adhesives, hotfixadhesive.com, - it has a wonderful adhesion and it cuts perfectly with the electronic machines. Bosal has one called Splendid Web that also works very nicely, but not well enough for very detailed cuts like the one from Hot Fix. Hope this helps :)
Thanks. Yes, haven't had success with cutting with the Steam-a-seam Lite. Wanted to make sure it wasn't me to blame for not prepping correctly.
With Steam-a-Seam 2 Lite, how long can it be stored & does it need to be in a sealed package? Also, why does SAS2 need to be steamed for 15-20 seconds-would be concerned about burning fabric.
Hi Sandy, i store mine in a box and it works great. I think the shelf life could be extended if you stored it in a plastic tube but depends on how long you plan to have it in your stash. 20 seconds if nothing for cotton fabrics, no problem. If you are using a sensitive fabric you can put a pressing cloth over it to test how long. Hope this helps - Nancy
ok i can't sew a straight line...do you have any suggestions on how to sew 1/4 ''' system?
Hi Betty, take a look at this video - ruclips.net/video/54RYNn9Tue0/видео.html
I see a Smith Owen sticker on your machine - Are you in Grand Rapids MI?
Hi - Yes I am - Smith-Owen is where I teach in town - Nancy
hi good video but do i need to use a zig zag stitch around the edges or does the fabric not fray thankyou Angela from uk
Hi Angela - if you plan for the project to be washed you need to stitch it down. Doesn't have to be with a zig zag, could be with a free motion straight stitch or another kind of stitch. If it is more of an art piece that will be on the wall or framed, you wouldn't need to stitch it down at all :)Thanks for watching and sharing - Nancy
Hi, would this work to transfer a design from one shirt to a another? I have an old shirt and I want to keep the character that’s on it just want to put it on another shirt. Would it work?., thank you..
It should
Instead of cutting and covering each piece of fabric that is to be collaged could you successfully use the product by cutting any size glue dot to adhere the shape to the background? It would save a lot of time and you would have less waste. And you are going to be quilting over all the pieces so they are not going to fall off. Let me know what you think.
Hi Becky, yes the Steam-a-Seam in dots would work for holding the elements in place but if you only use dots it will not prevent the fabric from fraying after washing - so try it both ways and see how you like it.
can you use it in a diecut machine
Yes
What kind of iron is that?!?
That's and Oliso :)
So, if I steam it correctly, it won’t gum up my needle? Even while free motion quilting?
Yes Susan, that is what I experience. You should have no problem quilting through up to 3 layers of Steam a Seam when it is pressed completely. And - when machine quilting over applique I generally use a size 90 Top Stitch needle, so that might be something else to try :)
OnPoint thank you. I was using that product w/o steam...duh....🤪
Nancy,
Thank you for the information. It was very helpful. Question: Would you fold under a scant 1/4" along edges of the applique pieces for hand applique, or machine stitch blanket stitch the edges of your appliques if the quilt is going to be a wall hanging quilt? I love precision, and cleanness in my quilts that are to be used to keep one cozy and warm, but hand applique methods, even machine blanket stitching is time consuming. I have never applied appliqued with raw edges, thus my question to an expert quilter (I've been only quilting 3 years). What are your thoughts, and why? Thank you advance for your comments.
Hi - if you are using a fusible like the SAS you don't need to turn the edge, just stitch around the edge with the machine. If you are doing hand applique where you turn the edge you would not use the fusible. Here is a link to a video i did with a friend a while back on hand applique, it might just answer your questions :)
ruclips.net/video/aUOyNInWEbM/видео.html
I DO NOT understand the comment about not "transfering all of the adhesive to the heart fabric because then there won't be enough adhesive to adhere the heart fabric to the background fabric". Why wouldn't you want all of the adhesive to transfer to the heart fabric? -- Then, when the heart fabric has all of the adhesive, you'll have all the adhesive necessary to then bond the heart fabric to the background fabric.
Hi. If all or most of the adhesive goes into the flower fabric there is not enough left to then go between the two fabrics and hold the flower in place. Hope that helps.
I used this stuff before watching your video. I cut out my designs and stuck them on and now have to cut out on the sticky first side. Oops.
Live and Learn, right? - Nancy
It's a pity it's expensive
But it works so for me it's worth it when I need it.
@@QuiltingWithNancy yes I need it too... it's so easy with it. Thanks a lot 🙂