how can I make fabric iron ons?

Question

I have cut out fabric pieces in the shape of icecream scoops and cones and I want to make each individual piece as an iron on. What type of adhesive can I apply to do this and store the pieces in an envelope for later use for upcoming art classes that I have?

The fabric is woven cotten and the ends are sealed so they don't unravel.

Please no solutions involving fabric iron on paper for inkjet or laser printers, my employer gives me a limited budget and I can't afford that type of medium with the limited funds I have available.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Get a double-sided fusible web like Wonder Under or Fast 2 Fuse. Since you've already cut the shapes out, you will need to cut the fusible web slightly smaller than the piece. Use an iron to fuse the cutout to the side that doesn't have the paper, then when it is cooled, peel off the paper and fuse to the other fabric. The directions will be included. You can buy it in a package or on a bolt, so you can get as little or as much as you want.

Next time, fuse the fabric with the shapes onto the fusible web before you cut them out. It's a lot easier that way.

Answer 2

Inkjet printable paper can certainly be very expensive, but you can create your own! (I'll explain later)
For your icecream pieces to be made into iron ons, just go to your local craft or fabric store and buy some Wonder Under or Heat 'n Bond. It is a product that basically allows you to make your own appliques. Wonder Under is basically spun glue that you cancut to size, place under your cut out design on top of whatever it is you want to apply it to and then iron over it to adhere it to the main fabric. Heat 'n Bond is a paper backed fusible web that you iron on to the wrong side of your design, peel away the paper and then fuse to the main fabrc piece. The advantage of Heat 'n Bond is that you can actually draw your design on the paper back of the fusible web before you cut it out so the edges will be smooth and securely adhered to your project.
Just make sure to reverse your image if you draw it onto the paper back if it has a right and wrong way of looking (letters, for example).NEVER touch your iron to the fusible web - yuck!
For inkjet printable fabric, just iron the shiny side of freezer paper to the back of your plain white fabric, trim with a rotary cutter and ruler to 8 1/2" by 11" and run through your printer!

Answer 3

What you need is fusible webbing. It comes in lots of brand names. You iron it between the ice cream cones and the fabric you're attaching them to.
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Answer 4

you can go to the fabric store, joann, micheals, or walmart, and pisk up some FUSIBLE WEBBING, or fabric glue