What is the difference between Steam a Seam 2 and Lite Steam a Seam?

What is the difference between Steam a Seam 2 and Lite Steam a Seam?

It is my understanding that Steam a Seam 2 is double sided and that is what the 2 stands for. Lite Steam a Seam 2 is for lighter weight fabrics and for uses where you do not want a heaviness if you are laying pieces of applique upon one another where they will over lap. Regular Steam a Seam is one sided and heavier.

Can you sew through Steam a Seam 2?

You may leave edges unfinished, but if you choose to sew through, make sure that the Steam-A-Seam 2® is fully fused with a steam iron – 30+ sec and let set before sewing.

Is Steam a Seam 2 permanent?

Nothing is permanent until pressed with an iron. If you change your mind about the appliqué fabric you are using, simply peel off Steam-A-Seam and stick it to new fabric. You can hold your project vertically and the appliqué pieces stay in place and are still repositionable until fused with an iron.

Can you print on Steam a Seam?

Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 is so easy to use: TRACE AND TRIM: Trace your shape on the grid side of the fusible web. If you want, you can now print directly on the grid side using an ink jet printer!

Does Steam-a-Seam 2 wash out?

Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 Double Stick has a pressure sensitive adhesive that allows for a temporary hold to both the applique material and the background material. There is no pressing until your entire applique is in place. Once fused, can be machine washed and dried or dry-clean.

Can you print on Steam-a-Seam?

What is Steam-a-Seam 2?

Steam-A-Seam 2 is a heat activated pressure sensitive fusible webs. This makes the web tacky and repositionable for easy placement of your appliqué giving you the ability to position and reposition your design before permanently ironing.

How do you use Lite EZ Steam II tape?

Description

1. Cut desired length of EZ-Steam® II Tape.
2. Finger press the second sticky side of the EZ-Steam® II to the second piece of fabric or fold fabric over the seam or over its edges.
3. Press with a hot iron on a Cotton setting with steam for 10-20 seconds (longer with press cloth).

How do I use steam-a-Seam 2 with wool?

To use Steam-A-Seam 2 or Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 with wool, or any dense and sensitive material, you need to iron press both the front and back of your design. If available, using a steam iron is recommended.

What is steam-a-Seam 2?

Steam-A-Seam 2 and Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 are heat activated pressure sensitive fusible webs. This makes the web sticky and repositionable for easy placement of your appliqué giving you the ability to play with your design before permanently ironing. You’ll never make a mistake – the last step is to fuse when everything is perfectly in its place!

Can You iron on wool to a seam?

If available, using a steam iron is recommended. Since the “wool” iron setting is a low temperature, you must iron press for a longer amount of time, until the Steam-A-Seam webbing is properly fused. Please use caution as it is possible to burn wool fibers – do not iron press in one area for too long.