Create crisp appliqué shapes, layered textile designs and neat fabric repairs with Vlieseline Vliesofix, also known as Bondaweb . This transparent, double-sided fusible web is supplied on a paper carrier, giving you a convenient surface for tracing and cutting before the adhesive is ironed between your materials.
This Vliesofix / Bondaweb listing is for a 30cm-wide × 1m-long piece . The practical narrow width is ideal for individual motifs, lettering, borders, fabric collage, mending and other projects where a full-width fusible is unnecessary.
Why choose Vliesofix / Bondaweb?
- Double-sided fusible adhesive:Â bonds one fabric or compatible material to another using a household iron.
- Paper-backed for accurate preparation:Â trace a reversed motif directly onto the carrier paper before cutting.
- Helps hold appliqué securely: reduces movement while you finish the edges with zigzag, blanket or decorative stitching.
- Transparent adhesive web:Â suitable for designs made with a wide range of fabric colours.
- Versatile creative applications: designed for appliqué, textile handicrafts and repair work.
- Compatible with varied materials:Â the manufacturer lists fabrics, raffia, cardboard and wood, plus leather when fused at a suitably low temperature.
Product specifications
| Brand | Vlieseline |
|---|---|
| Product name | Vliesofix / Bondaweb |
| Product type | Double-sided iron-on adhesive web on transfer paper |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Piece size | 30cm wide × 1m long |
| Quantity | 1 unit = 1 metre |
| Composition | 100% polyamide (PA) |
| Manufacturer-listed weight | 28g/m² plus transfer paper |
| Manufacturer-listed care | Washable at up to 60°C and dry-cleanable; always follow the care requirements of the bonded fabrics and threads |
| SKU | 4008983220121 |
What can Bondaweb be used for?
Vliesofix is a useful addition to sewing rooms, quilting studios and craft tables. Popular applications include:
- Raw-edge appliqué on quilts, cushions, bags and clothing
- Preparing fabric shapes for machine or hand embroidery
- Adding letters, numbers, logos and decorative motifs
- Fabric collage, textile art and mixed-media projects
- Positioning layered shapes before edge stitching
- Creative repairs and decorative patches
- Bonding fabric to cardboard or wood for suitable craft projects
- Working with raffia and other manufacturer-approved materials
Complete your project with coordinating supplies from the Two Petals range of embroidery and quilting threads . If you are building your first sewing kit, the Sewing Starter Kit includes scissors, needles, a tracing wheel and other useful essentials.
Compatibility and fabric guidance
The manufacturer describes Bondaweb as suitable for all fabrics, as well as raffia, cardboard and wood. Leather may also be used at a low temperature. In practice, both materials must be able to tolerate the required heat, pressure and moisture, so always test a small offcut before beginning the finished project.
- Cotton, linen and quilting fabric: well suited to appliqué, patchwork and textile art when the fabric can be safely pressed.
- Knits and stretch fabrics:Â test first, as a fused area may behave differently from the surrounding stretch fabric. Additional stabilisation may be helpful while stitching.
- Delicate or synthetic fabric: check the fabric’s care instructions and begin with a protected test at an appropriate temperature.
- Leather:Â only use a low temperature and test carefully in an inconspicuous area.
- Cardboard and wood:Â intended for suitable craft applications; check that the surface and any finish can tolerate heat and moisture.
Vliesofix is an adhesive web rather than a structural interfacing . Choose another product from the Two Petals Interfacing & Stabilisers range if your primary goal is to add body, padding or garment structure.
How to use Vliesofix / Bondaweb
- Reverse the design:Â draw or trace your motif back-to-front on the paper side. This is especially important for letters, numbers and directional images.
- Roughly cut around it:Â leave a small allowance outside the drawn line rather than cutting the final shape immediately.
- Fuse to the appliqué fabric: place the rough adhesive side against the wrong side of your fabric. Iron for approximately 5–10 seconds as directed by the manufacturer.
- Cut accurately:Â after the piece has cooled, cut along the final traced line.
- Remove the carrier paper:Â gently peel away the paper to reveal the coated back of the motif.
- Position the motif:Â place it coated-side down in its final position on the background material.
- Complete the bond:Â cover with a damp pressing cloth and press section by section for approximately 10 seconds. Lift and place the iron rather than pushing the pieces out of alignment.
- Finish the edges: sew around the appliqué with a zigzag, blanket, satin or other suitable stitch. Use a stabiliser behind the work if the fabric or stitch requires additional support.
Helpful application tips
- Pre-wash fabric first if shrinkage is likely to affect the finished project.
- Allow fabric to dry fully and press out wrinkles before applying the web.
- Keep adhesive inside the fabric shape so it cannot transfer to the iron or ironing-board cover.
- Use baking paper or a dedicated appliqué pressing sheet to protect the work surface from stray adhesive.
- Let each fused piece cool before testing the bond or peeling away the paper.
- Avoid excessive heat or pressing time, which may mark fabric or affect the finished hand.
- For washable, frequently handled or wearable projects, edge stitching provides a more secure and polished finish.
What is included?
- One cut piece of Vliesofix / Bondaweb measuring 30cm wide × 1m long
Fabric, thread, stabiliser, tools and other pictured or mentioned project supplies are not included. If you require several metres in one continuous length, please contact Two Petals before ordering to confirm cutting arrangements.
Buying summary
Choose this product when you want a traceable, paper-backed adhesive for accurately positioning appliqué or joining compatible craft materials with an iron. The 30cm × 1m format is particularly convenient for small and medium motifs, repairs, letters, quilt blocks and fabric embellishments. For the best-looking result, follow the two-stage pressing process, test your materials and stitch around appliqué edges after fusing.
Frequently asked questions
Are Vliesofix and Bondaweb the same product?
Yes. Vliesofix and Bondaweb are regional names used for Vlieseline’s paper-backed, double-sided fusible adhesive web.
How much do I receive?
Each unit is one piece measuring approximately 30cm wide × 1m long. For example, a quantity of one represents one metre. Larger lengths will be provided as a continuous length where possible. Contact Two Petals before ordering if a longer continuous cut is essential to your project.
Which side goes against the fabric first?
Place the rough adhesive side against the wrong side of the appliqué fabric. The smooth paper side should face upwards towards the iron during the first fusing stage.
Why must I reverse my appliqué design?
The motif is traced on the paper while viewed from the back of the finished fabric shape. Reversing the pattern ensures letters and directional images face the correct way after the piece is cut, turned over and positioned.
Should I use steam?
The first bond to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric is made dry. For the final bond, the manufacturer instructs users to cover the work with a damp cloth and press for approximately 10 seconds section by section.
Do I still need to sew around the appliqué?
Yes, stitching is recommended. The fusible web positions the shape and helps prevent movement, while edge stitching adds reinforcement and creates a neat finish. A zigzag, blanket stitch, satin stitch or suitable hand-appliqué stitch may be used.
Is Bondaweb the same as fusible interfacing?
No. Bondaweb is an adhesive layer for joining materials. Fusible interfacing remains within the project to provide body, support or structure. Select the product according to whether you need adhesion or added stability.
Can I use Bondaweb for machine embroidery appliqué?
Yes, it can be used to prepare and position fabric pieces for suitable machine-embroidery appliqué projects. Use the stabiliser, needle and thread recommended for your fabric and embroidery design.
Can it be used on leather?
The manufacturer lists leather as a compatible material when a low temperature is used. Because leather finishes and heat tolerance vary, test an offcut or hidden area before applying it to the finished item.
Can it be used on cardboard or wood?
Yes, cardboard and wood are included in the manufacturer’s application guidance. These uses are best suited to craft projects where the material and surface finish can safely tolerate the required heat and damp pressing cloth.
Can I put the paper backing through an inkjet printer?
This product is described for drawing or tracing on the paper carrier and is not listed here as a printable fusible web. Do not feed it through a printer unless the product packaging or manufacturer specifically confirms compatibility with your printing method.
Is the finished project washable?
The manufacturer provides a care recommendation of washing at up to 60°C and also identifies the product as dry-cleanable. The actual finished item should always be cared for according to its most delicate fabric, thread, embellishment or other component.
What should I do if the adhesive does not bond properly?
Check that the rough side was placed against the wrong side of the fabric, that the iron was suitable for the material, and that the full pressing time was applied to each section. Allow the work to cool before checking it. If necessary, protect the project with a damp pressing cloth and press the affected area again without sliding the iron.
