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   meg | Nov 25, 2007 02:41pm | #1

   I'm not sure that fleece fuses particularly well - the end result may end up too compacted by the time the glue adheres to the fleece (because of the pressure you'd have to exert to get a good fusing). Might you be able to incorporate some stitching/quilting of the fleece to the interfacing? That would hold the layers together but not mash down the thickness of the fleece. That all said, try fusing a scrap of fleece to some interfacing; you might just like the outcome very much!

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   solosmocker | Nov 25, 2007 05:38pm | #2

   I like that quilting idea. Thanks so much. I will definitely do an experiment. I always do with anything new that I am trying. I do think that I could use a sew-in but the reason I like the fusibles is because I cut the seam allowances off and this eliminates a lot of sewing of bulk. With the sew-in I will need to add a bit to catch in the seam allowance stitching and therefore increase the bulk I have to stitch thru. I will be cutting out two bags today and definitely will experiment and let you all know how it works. I will do a "quilt" experiment too. Thanks all. solo

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   cafms | Nov 26, 2007 06:55am | #3

   Just a caution here.  Fleece does not tolerate heat well so you may end up with the imprint of your iron on the fleece.  I have embossed fleece, on purpose, using rubber stamps the same way you do velvet. 

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   solosmocker | Nov 26, 2007 08:17pm | #4

   Now that's a really interesting idea. I will certainly add that to my tool chest. solo

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   Linda03052 | Nov 26, 2007 10:57pm | #5

   Fleece doesn't fray, though, so you can cut off the seams anyway.  I often "applique" fleece onto fleece, and after I've sewn around my tracing, I just cut off everything outside the design--no turning under, or anything!

   Linda 03052

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   cafms | Nov 27, 2007 07:33am | #6

   I made a Christmas tree skirt out of white fleece and stitched a large snowflake then scattered smaller ones around using the stamps.  The stamps were  actually cheap foam types from Wal-Mart.  The tree skirt has been washed a couple times and the embossed snowflakes didn't change.

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   solosmocker | Nov 29, 2007 02:58am | #7

   Here is a pic of the fleece I have in mind. The face is tiny loops of yellow and black and looks like commercial carpet. The back, the fold, is more like fleece but quite thin. I love the loop texture and would like to use this in a bag as well as a jacket or coat. I bought quite a bit. So I would be fusing the napped side, if I do at all. At the store where I bought this they had a vest worked up in the fabric with black binding and trim. It was so sharp.