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Yes, you don’t have cut an extra layer, so 606 saves time and expense. Not as stiff and less drag on the needle.

Medium.

Iron back and forth for about 5 seconds per area.

Yes, our DK5 works very well if you need to clean your iron or any other nonporous surface.

Yes, be sure and dry on low setting.

No, just spray the back  of the smaller piece you wish to fuse.

No. 505 is odorless.

Yes, quilt layers and applique lift easily leaving no residue behind. You can reposition several times for the first 15-20 minutes. After that you would have to reapply spray.

Simply spray a very light coating on one side of the batting. Position the quilt  top onto batting.You may want to do this in a few sections if  you are working on a large project. It is very easy to reposition. Turn over and repeat the procedure for the backing. You can baste a quilt in about 10 minutes. See 505 How To instructions.

For raw edge applique: Spray a little on the back of the applique piece and position  in place. Use a satin stitch or decorative stitch to cover the  raw edge. For finished edge applique: Cut out paper pattern without seam allowance. Spray wrong side of pattern with 505 and stick  to wrong side of fabric. Cut out applique from fabric with 1/4″ seam allowance. Place applique with paper side up and spray 505  covering to edges. Fold and stick seam allowance onto paper.  You can now stick applique on the background fabric and stitch.  Cut out paper from back.

No, you don’t notice that it is there. There is no drag on the needle when hand or machine sewing.

No. 505 was developed for use in the commercial embroidery industry and it is essential that 505 not gum up needles or scissors.

7. How long will the bond last?

About 2 months for polyester and about 4 months for natural/blends. Sew in place during that time. The bond will release when washed.

No, Just spray and wait a minute to set. As with our other adhesives, 505 stays on the surface that you have sprayed.

Yes, it will not harm or discolor fabric.

The adhesive itself is non-toxic. Our products meet or exceed all state and federal clean air regulations and contain no CFCs to affect ozone.

Yes, cleanup with soap and water. If you have sprayed too much, try Murphy’s Oil Soap and a scrub sponge.

For Long Arm Machine quilters: When the quilt is on the frame, spray the back of the paper pattern. Apply the pattern to the quilt. For free motion quilting: Spray the outer edges of the pattern. Apply pattern to proper location.The bond remains strong enough to withstand the rigors of machine quilting. Adhesive will not transfer to the fabric and 404 will not gum up your needle.

404 can make a repositionable bond between most smooth surfaces. 404 will hold stencils on the wall. You can reposition over and over. 404 will hold on ceramic, wood, painted walls, metal, leather, stone and glass.

The bond should last indefinitely or until surfaces become dusty.

The bond will last for many months on most surfaces.

404 remains repositionable. 505 is repositionable for 20 – 30 minutes. 404 has a higher tack for machine quilting. 404 does not wash out of fabric.

No, as with our other adhesives, 404 stays on the surface that you sprayed.

Yes, 404 is archival quality. 404 will not harm or discolor fabrics, photos, paper or any other surface.

The adhesive itself is non-toxic. Our products meet or exceed all state and federal clean air regulations and contain no CFCs to affect ozone.

Yes, rubbing alcohol and a scrub sponge will remove a light coating of 404 from stencils and other non-porous, hard surfaces.  Our DK5 will clean all our adhesives and is great to cut through build up.

No, as with our other adhesives, just let 202 set for a minute and it will not transfer from the surface that you have sprayed.

Yes, you can reactivate the adhesive with a low temperature iron.  This can be done 3 or 4 times before you will need to spray again.

Yes 202 works great as a light weight fusible bonding spray on web.  Try it on raw edge appliqué that you are going to sew down.  A warm iron makes an even bond that holds till you sew it.

Yes, it will not harm or discolor fabric

Yes, 202 is repositionable. If  202 is still tacky just reposition in a new location.  If 202 has dried just use a warm iron to reactivate the adhesive once the pattern is placed in a new location.

Use our DK5 cleaner to clean up any overspray.  It does not leave a greasy film.

All Spray and Fix adhesives as well as many other adhesives, glue and tape residue.

No, be sure and use a  clean dry rag.

This depends on adhesive build up. DK5 should only need a few minutes, then rub with a rag.

Yes, any nonporous surface. Sewing machines, tabletops etc.

No. Unlike some other brands, Fabric Shield will not change the color of fabric. Also,  it will not stiffen the fabric. This is especially important for quilters and other fiber artists.

Fabric Shield does help protect fabric from fading. Protection is important for display items that are subjected to sunlight or flash photography.

Yes. Fabric Shield is acid free and does not cause discoloration or other harm over time.

Yes. Use it also to  weatherproof coats and jackets. Fabric Shield is effective on drapery, table linens, placemats, doll clothes, neckties, seasonal crafts and other display items.

That depends on how much the item is used. Fabric Shield will wear off eventually. There is sufficient protection when a sprinkle of water beads-up and rolls off. You may want to re-spray an item every few months.

Yes. If you wish, you may wash it out.  Dry cleaning will also remove it. Simply reapply Fabric Shield to restore protection.