The Wonders of Heat n' Bond

Heat n' Bond has been my temporary solution for having no clue how to use a sewing machine...and so far I'm starting to think this cop out could sustain my fabric bonding needs.

I was first introduced to the concept by Ikea. They provide this 'tape' to hem your curtains. I was amazed how simple it was. I describe this 'tape' to be like a really thin and wide strip of hot glue, you simply put it in between two pieces of fabric and apply heat with an iron. I was so excited when I realized it was available in stores as Heat n' Bond. In different widths too!

Below are a few of my projects I used Heat n' Bond for.

Just a quick cut down the middle of a pullover sweater and folding over each side. It was quick and easy. I was inspired by this pin I found.

         

I made these curtains for a friend's closet and window. Sorry there aren't any 'in the process' photos...but it was quite simple. Just fold your hems and iron. For the bottom hems I ironed and hung one curtain then hung the second curtain unhemmed and used a flat iron (yes, the kind for your hair) to hem. It was great to have the other right next to it to make quick and frequent comparisons. 

Now my pillows! This was not an original idea. I found this wonderful tutorial on Pinterest. It was so fun! I felt so accomplished and frugal. I love how they turned out and that I didn't have to settle for pillows in stores. They can get expensive and if they aren't exactly what you want then are they really worth it?