No-Sew Crafting: Stitch Witchery & Fabric Glue

Stitch Witchery: Iron-On Bonding

1. Plan your design: Lay out your fabric on a flat surface and decide how you want to arrange the pieces.
2. Cut Stitch Witchery: Cut the Stitch Witchery into pieces that match the length of the seams where you want to join the fabric.
3. Position the fabric and Stitch Witchery: Place one fabric piece right-side-up. Lay the Stitch Witchery on top of the edge of the fabric, then place the second fabric piece on top, right-sides together. Make sure the edges are aligned perfectly.
4. Iron the seam: Cover the fabric with a pressing cloth to protect it from direct heat. Set your iron to the appropriate temperature for the fabric you’re using. Press down firmly on the seam for about 10-15 seconds, moving the iron slowly back and forth.
5. Check the bond: Carefully lift the fabric to check if the pieces are securely bonded. If not, repeat the ironing process.

• Quilts and Large Patchwork: When making a quilt or large wall-hanging, Stitch Witchery provides a strong, flat bond across long seams. Its consistent hold ensures that the fabric pieces stay together even after multiple washes, perfect for items that will be used frequently.
• Structured Items: For projects like table runners or placemats where you want a crisp, professional-looking finish, the even bonding of Stitch Witchery helps maintain a neat shape.

Fabric Glue: Effortless Sticking

1. Prepare your workspace: Lay down a protective surface, like a piece of wax paper or a plastic sheet, to avoid getting glue on your table.
2. Design and position: Say you're making a decorative fabric-covered notebook. Lay out your Fabric Strips on the notebook cover to plan your pattern. You could create a mosaic-like look with different floral-patterned strips. Once you're happy with the layout, start applying the fabric glue.
3. Apply the glue: Use the tip of the fabric glue bottle to apply a thin, even line of glue along one edge of a fabric strip. If you're layering strips, apply glue to the parts that will overlap. For example, if you want to stack two strips diagonally, put glue on the overlapping section.
4. Join the strips: Press the glued strip firmly onto the notebook cover or onto another strip. Hold it in place for a few seconds to help the glue bond. Make sure the strip lies flat and there are no air bubbles.
5. Let it dry: Follow the drying instructions on the fabric glue bottle. While it's drying, avoid touching or moving the notebook to prevent the strips from shifting. Once dry, your notebook will have a unique, inspired look.

• Decorative Accents: Just like with the notebook example, fabric glue is perfect for adding fabric accents to various items. You can use Fabric Strips to spruce up photo frames, create custom-designed coasters, or add flair to plain cushions.
• Lightweight Accessories: For making hair accessories or small fabric bags, fabric glue allows for precise placement of the strips. You can cut the strips into smaller pieces and use them to create patterns on a hair clip or sew a mini-bag with fabric glue-bonded seams for a quick and easy project.