I need something that WON T stick to fusible interfacing - experienced seamstresses HELP!?

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I m trying to use MistyFuse to patch a tear in a black jacket, the fabric is fraying a lot and impossible to patch with thread. I came up with the idea to use MistyFuse to hopefully fuse it over the outside of the tear to mask it but since the fuse sticks to the iron I can only do that on the inside of the jacket and the outside is still fraying. I tried ironing the MistyFuse over a fabric (to test) with wax paper and aluminium foil but both got stuck to the fuse. Is there ANYTHING I can iron through that will let me apply the fuse without itself sticking to it??? Please HELP, it was a really expensive jacket and now it looks like junk!

Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever · Accepted Answer

Try parchment paper. It seems to be the most non-stick thing out there. If you have some for cooking, try that. Or go to a hobby shop in the scrapbooking section and buy a single piece there.

PS - I tried to use parchment paper to make a see-through window shade in one of my dollhouse miniatures scenes. It took about six types of glue, including superglue, to get it to stick. And even then, it tends to fall off.

kay · Answer

Try using a good quality fusible tricot INSIDE the tear -- it can be slipped inside the tear, flattened out, and ironed on using a steam iron and a wet presscloth.  Then stitch over the tear, much as I show in this series of mending a pair of old jeans:
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24395076

If you don't want to use an iron on the patch, you might consider slipping a thin piece of tough fabric behind the tear and then cementing the repair fabric to the shell with something like ShoeGoo.  It does have the possibility of discoloration, and will result in a slightly stiffer patch than the tricot and thread mending.

Diane B. · Answer

Nothing sticks to silicone so there are silicone sheets at fabric stores for doing various kinds of things where you don't want any glue (heated or not) to stick to the work surface or itself, etc.

True "parchment paper" is coated with silicone.  Things like silicone baking mats are made from silicone as well, and other items as well.

I need something that WON T stick to fusible interfacing - experienced seamstresses HELP!?

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