So, I embroidered on a t-shirt today. Usually, I just fold over the extra stabilizer over the back of the design and hand stitch so it will be soft on the inside. But this time, I used a fusible tricot, and the directions said to use medium to high heat with the iron. I tried it, and even used a press cloth, and it shrunk before my eyes! How am I supposed to use this stuff? I had my iron set on wool, so maybe that was too hot? Luckily, it peeled right off and after rinsing the shirt the embroidery was fine. What should I have done differently?

What brand did you use? I use a polyester knit fusible interfacing on all of the T-shirts and Onesies I embroider and have never had a problem. I do use a Teflon sole plate on my iron for everything...It prevents scorching of any fabric and I always use steam when I apply the fusible knit.

3 comments

by parkermom 07 Apr 2019

I used a roll that I bought at my brother dealer. The directions didn't mention preshrinking at all

by sewmom 08 Apr 2019

Cotton fabric doesn’t have instructions on the bolt to preshrink either but we learn : )

by parkermom 08 Apr 2019

I've learned most of my lessons the hard way. I will get this figured out what works best for me.

Preshrink the tricot and the shirt separately before use. The tricot can be warm washed and dried in a low dryer or you can steam it with an iron without touching it. Do some practice pieces. Cut a small square or rectangle and measure it (try 3 inches). Then measure it again after preshrinking.

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by dragonflyer 07 Apr 2019

Hmmm, so you actually wash the fusible knit backing?

by parkermom 07 Apr 2019

Great idea. Thanks

by sewmom 08 Apr 2019

Yes, you can wash it but like I said, do a small sample first.