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How to apply thermo-adhesive strips to join punchies

Just because you like punching doesn’t mean you like sewing ;) At the Lodge we use these double-sided thermo-adhesive strips that are pure magic to adhere your punchy to a fabric. Plus their adhesion is superior to any sewing.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut the thermo-adhesive paper according to the dimensions you need. For a 20 cm punchy, cut strips of 5x1cm.
  2. Preheat the iron to medium temperature, without steam.
  3. Place the adhesive (rough surface) on the fabric you want to join (paper lining facing upwards).
  4. Place and hold the iron on the paper lining for 2 seconds. Repeat until the entire surface has been bonded. Let it cool down.
  5. Press and hold the iron for 8 seconds on each strip until you have joined the whole piece together. (The times given here are for cotton. Iron for only 6 seconds for light fabrics and an additional 2 seconds for thicker fabrics).
  6. Leave to cool for 30 minutes without touching your project for the adhesive to take full effect.