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Review on Fusible Bonding Web For Powerful Stitching: Dritz Stitch Witchery Ultra Light, 5/8-Inch X 20-Yards White by Alexandra Marie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Convenient, even if you know how to sew

I've used Stitch Witchery for years, both for art projects and for regular sewing needs. Aside from crafting, I use this to attach badges/patches, shorten curtains, and fix hems in clothing. This is something that should be in every college student's "sewing kit" (along with safety pins!)---this stuff can be a lifesaver for people who aren't comfortable with needle and thread.I get the best results with this when I use a very hot iron on the steam setting. I've also used a damp cloth between the iron and the clothing I am fusing. Stitch Witchery will start to fuse pretty quickly, but don't stop pressing at that point! If you want to get a good seal that will last through the laundry cycle, you have to really heat (melt) this product completely---definitely use a cloth as a buffer if you fear scorching your fabric. Alternatively, if you need to make a very temporary emergency repair, just barely heat it until it sticks and you will probably be able to "peel apart" the fabric later if you need to.My one star off is just because Stitch Witchery seems to make fabric a little less flexible. Depending on what you are hemming this might not matter, but on flowy skirts and dresses I don't like the slight stiffness (it improves a little after washing). On curtains, tablecloths, or crafts, no problem.

Pros
  • Portable and convenient to carry in crafting kit or travel bag
Cons
  • It can make your fabric feel stiff or unnatural