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Title: Sticky backed felt?
Post by: UttaRetch on March 20, 2018, 17:05:16 PM
I was looking through the interfacings in my local fabric shop and saw a roll of sticky backed felt.  What are its uses?
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Post by: Acorn on March 20, 2018, 17:13:25 PM
I've used it on the underside of glass coasters, and anything else that might damage the surface it stands on.
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Post by: sewingj on March 20, 2018, 18:00:18 PM
I used some once to make applique letters to put onto some bunting to spell out a child`s name
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Post by: fajita on March 20, 2018, 18:14:06 PM
My husband made me a jewellery box once upon a long time ago, he lined it on the underside with sticky back felt. It protects the surface on which it sits from scratch damage.
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Post by: UttaRetch on March 20, 2018, 19:56:31 PM
I took a photograph and the label says 'iron on felt', but I suppose it's the same thing.
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Post by: jesster on March 20, 2018, 20:11:58 PM
I've seen it used to create appliques on cushion covers and casual clothing (like letters on a sweatshirt or hoodie).  Some leave it as is, some blanket stitch around the applique.  I'm not sure I would trust it in the wash, myself. 
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Post by: BrendaP on March 20, 2018, 22:09:17 PM
The sticky back felt I've used in the past for the underside of things like coasters or ornaments to protect them from scratching polished furniture was just stick-on (like sellotape just sticks).  It was never ironed on.
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Post by: sewingj on March 21, 2018, 07:58:27 AM
This is what I used

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sticky-Back-Self-Adhesive-Wool-Mix-Felt-Square-22cm-x-22cm-Choice-of-Colours/111322785619?hash=item19eb5ae753:m:mxuxNc7o5dKG6dPSemjRJvQ
Title: Re: Sticky backed felt?
Post by: UttaRetch on March 21, 2018, 08:50:07 AM
it's this

(https://i.imgur.com/aS2bjfx.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky backed felt?
Post by: Louweasel on April 23, 2018, 13:00:43 PM
I’ve used it to put a smiley mouth on a toy millipede. True story.
But what I am getting at is, I was impressed by its stickiness (although I used the type with peel-off backing) and it seems good for toys. Polka dots on a monster toy, stripes on a tiger, panda eyes etc.
Title: Re: Sticky backed felt?
Post by: UttaRetch on April 23, 2018, 15:59:56 PM
I supposed for a lack of anywhere better, the shop put in the basket of interfacings.  I shall steer clear.