Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 Double Stick Fusible Web - 1/2x20 Yds by Warm Company Review

How did I live without this?! I used this to make a couple of roman shades and was able to test out the fit before permanently attaching the hem. I chose "Lightweight" because I've heard it's less bulky than regular ones and I'm very happy with the end product. It was very sticky and very easy to work with.

Although you CAN use it alone for edging, it's INVALUABLE in helping to stabilize seams and hems in difficult fabrics. I love knits the most, they help stabilize the hem and hold the seam in place so the stitching looks very sturdy and professional. I use 1/2″ and 1/4″, lay the seam on, iron and then sew the hem – either singed or double needle. You can do the same with thin fabrics like silk or satin, since they tend to move and stretch as you sew. :-)

I used the Steam-A-Seam 2 double rod to hem some curtains in the living room as I don't have the patience to sew. This took maybe 20 minutes including pinning where I wanted to hem and ironing the edge. You don't have to sit with the iron over the tape forever, it sticks pretty quickly. All I had to use was a long piece along the top of the hem and a short piece at each end where I folded the fabric. I was nervous that there might be creases where the tape is as it's a lightweight fabric, but…