tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post8068958727687328851..comments2024-03-18T14:31:00.835-05:00Comments on How About Orange: How to stiffen fabricJessica Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-88308592028011222862013-05-21T15:25:41.318-05:002013-05-21T15:25:41.318-05:00Hi Vishruti, yes, you can just let the fabric air ...Hi Vishruti, yes, you can just let the fabric air dry instead of heating it. According to the bottle, dry time is about 1 hour. And yes, if you wet or wash the fabric, it will return to its normal limp self.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-76700768993632000352013-05-20T16:34:26.500-05:002013-05-20T16:34:26.500-05:00Hi Jessica.. I wanted to know whether fabric can b...Hi Jessica.. I wanted to know whether fabric can be stiffened without microwave or hair dryer by just leaving it as it is ? <br /><br />If heat is definately required, then can I iron on immediately ?<br /><br />Also, will it become a natural fabric after it becomes wet ?<br /><br />Thanks<br />VishrutiVishrutinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-50777656635885857072013-01-19T13:47:48.775-06:002013-01-19T13:47:48.775-06:00My mom used this on a doll dress an hat.Two dolls ...My mom used this on a doll dress an hat.Two dolls done this way make cute book ends.jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-38558551671547249052011-04-05T23:31:50.387-05:002011-04-05T23:31:50.387-05:00I'd go with the cardboard. You could tape the ...I'd go with the cardboard. You could tape the pillowcase to it with masking tape. This stiffener will be too expensive to use in the large quantities you'd need, plus you probably don't really want a stiff pillowcase as your end result, right?Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-92162029185972771222011-04-05T21:44:34.245-05:002011-04-05T21:44:34.245-05:00I am trying to make pillowcase fabric not shift ar...I am trying to make pillowcase fabric not shift around so that little girls can draw on them with fabric markers. Would stiffening them with the water-glue mix or this stiff stuff work for that? Before I found this blog post I was going to stick pieces of cardboard inside them. Thanks for any advice...AmandaAmandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-65075679917378376232011-03-10T10:59:18.267-06:002011-03-10T10:59:18.267-06:00Hmm. My guess is it probably won't work as wel...Hmm. My guess is it probably won't work as well, but you won't know until you try a little sample piece.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-74369752788092419232011-03-09T22:01:36.042-06:002011-03-09T22:01:36.042-06:00quick question: can I stiffen fabric with Modge Po...quick question: can I stiffen fabric with Modge Podge?himynameisratnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036661825702327936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-73724491297946351022011-03-03T09:02:10.984-06:002011-03-03T09:02:10.984-06:00I love LOVE love your site. I recently just moved ...I love LOVE love your site. I recently just moved into my 1st apt and on I a decorating budget. I was looking for diy projects and your site came up on google. Thank you so very much for being the creative genius that you are!Bekahhttp://reblackmon@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-10959463524127814972011-02-21T15:12:29.008-06:002011-02-21T15:12:29.008-06:00Oops, my comment was for Melinda, not you, Leah!Oops, my comment was for Melinda, not you, Leah!Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-58248029970197363712011-02-21T15:11:34.098-06:002011-02-21T15:11:34.098-06:00I tried that and it didn't work for me. :)I tried that and it didn't work for me. :)Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-8376543793960668172011-02-21T15:02:16.225-06:002011-02-21T15:02:16.225-06:00I've used wallpaper paste to stiffen fabric be...I've used wallpaper paste to stiffen fabric before and it works great. It takes a while to dry, especially if the weather is damp, but it leaves the fabric very stiff.Leahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-53180788116424372442011-02-21T14:53:32.762-06:002011-02-21T14:53:32.762-06:00Okay, random, but could you use just a starch mixt...Okay, random, but could you use just a starch mixture (like you used to put the fabric decal on the wall) instead of the stiffen stuff? Hmm...will have to give it a try!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334137960634732204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-21034217685012683722011-02-06T11:13:00.240-06:002011-02-06T11:13:00.240-06:00Someone in our Silhouette Users Yahoo Group tried ...Someone in our Silhouette Users Yahoo Group tried the Stiffen Stuff on a fabric which she cut with the Silhouette machine and the result was amazing. I'll post the link on my Blog.Gaylehttp://ligayatg.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-63195861143919483712011-02-02T10:21:24.565-06:002011-02-02T10:21:24.565-06:00Very interesting. So I suppose they are changing ...Very interesting. So I suppose they are changing their tune. The SA rep in the video link I sent earlier from CHA stated that fabric actually harms the blade less than cutting thicker cardstock. Curious to know how their interfacing paper differs from something like heat n bond.<br />Anyway, will be toying with the Stiffen spray today since we are snowed in with the blizzard and have a snow day off from work. Whoo-hoo! Stay warm and safe!Gleendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547970396490593858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-64367189496141941742011-01-31T10:31:45.512-06:002011-01-31T10:31:45.512-06:00Gleenda, I wrote to Silhouette support to ask why ...Gleenda, I wrote to Silhouette support to ask why their FAQ still says "We do not officially claim the Silhouette is able to cut fabrics" yet their homepage has a big picture that says "Cut a variety of materials... now fabric." <br /><br />So they just <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/faq.aspx?solutionid=194" rel="nofollow">updated the FAQ to this.</a>Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-6417645698461008512011-01-31T09:10:43.708-06:002011-01-31T09:10:43.708-06:00Gleenda, interesting! Sounds like they've chan...Gleenda, interesting! Sounds like they've changed their tune. I'll check it out.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-72361257176571059442011-01-30T14:29:14.117-06:002011-01-30T14:29:14.117-06:00FYI - Just found a demo of the new Silhouette prod...FYI - Just found a demo of the new Silhouette product: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-SBXbbeRTs<br />Very very excited...Gleendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547970396490593858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-60804547813188547892011-01-30T14:03:08.065-06:002011-01-30T14:03:08.065-06:00Jess, I think I read that too when I first got my ...Jess, I think I read that too when I first got my Silhouette last year. But did you see the latest new product from Silhouette America: sewable fabric interfacing<br />http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/fabric.aspxGleendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547970396490593858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-49270253292860811592011-01-29T11:42:54.888-06:002011-01-29T11:42:54.888-06:00Hi Gleenda, I haven't tried cutting any fabric...Hi Gleenda, I haven't tried cutting any fabric since <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/10/making-fabric-iron-ons.html" rel="nofollow">this project</a>, because I then learned from someone at Silhouette customer support that cutting fibrous materials like fabric can destroy your blade. So it's not worth it to me to possibly wreck my machine or have to buy expensive new blades!Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-32216938646921642642011-01-29T11:21:46.519-06:002011-01-29T11:21:46.519-06:00Awesome, can't wait to try this out. I'm ...Awesome, can't wait to try this out. I'm going to Michael's right now to pick some up. Have you tried using this on fabric and then cutting it on the Silhouette? Just wondering if that would work. That would open up more possibilities.Gleendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547970396490593858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-41241453258463144902011-01-21T20:20:20.264-06:002011-01-21T20:20:20.264-06:00I have a ton of fabric that is not getting used. A...I have a ton of fabric that is not getting used. After seeing this post, I have a ton of ideas. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />BTW, I found your blog through Gooseberry Patch. So glad I did. I will be adding you to my follow list. Have a great weekend.buggin2stamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272309169649508722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-4688578384085274752011-01-21T09:09:16.915-06:002011-01-21T09:09:16.915-06:00Christenna, not sure about the humidity aspect. I ...Christenna, not sure about the humidity aspect. I haven't taken a shower near one of my projects yet, and our apartment is super dry in winter. There's no ingredient list on the bottle, but it says non-toxic and non-flammable.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-83835831071268890752011-01-20T19:29:54.989-06:002011-01-20T19:29:54.989-06:00I've used many things to stiffen fabrics but h...I've used many things to stiffen fabrics but haven't heard of this product yet. I'm going to check it out for sure. Do you know if it's a permanent stiff or dose humidity have an effect on it? It dose sound less messy then some of the things I've used which I like but need to check the chemical aspect out also. Love your Hearts, I do stars :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17839290993019606289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-70557859930508138522011-01-15T11:27:46.339-06:002011-01-15T11:27:46.339-06:00Well since I don't use the microwave for cooki...Well since I don't use the microwave for cooking food in anymore....this is a great use for that big appliance hanging over my stovetop....lolRobertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493412205283777117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-40097929205830867032011-01-14T17:27:59.379-06:002011-01-14T17:27:59.379-06:00This may reveal my age, but the project reminds me...This may reveal my age, but the project reminds me of "heavy starch." My engineer father wore starched, white shirts to work (white was required), every day for decades. Those shirts would stand up by themselves!Ann Arbor Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692073272203431421noreply@blogger.com