Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite – double-stick fusible web

Make your own iron-on patches with fusible web, a flat, double-sided, heat-activated glue for fabric.

Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite is my favourite fusible web because it’s sticky on both sides (which makes positioning easier) and the backing papers peel away easily. Lightweight fusible web is thinner than traditional readymade iron-patches, so it won’t make your clothes as stiff.

Each pack contains five sheets of fusible web measuring 23 x 30.5cm (9 x 12 inches).

DIY iron-on patches are my favourite way to patch T-shirts. Fusible web is not recommended for delicate fabrics, linen, or sturdy fabrics like denim that would become too stiff.

Sewing of fusible-web patches is recommended but not required to secure patch edges. Non-sewn strength will vary depending on fabric type and the wash and wear of your garment.

Features:

• Double-sided temporary stick
• Bonds permanently once ironed
• Machine washable and dryable
• Printable and traceable backing papers, for easy design transfer

Made in the U.S.A. and packaged in a zip-lock plastic bag.

Want to see how it's done? Modern Mending the book includes 30 pages of patching instructions with step-by-step photos, including a tutorial for making patches with fusible web.

Weekly dispatch

This shop dispatches orders once a week so I can do alllll the things – including running this shop and running after two tiny tots – and enjoy my life. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Orders placed by 7pm Monday (Melbourne time) will be added to my Tuesday mail run.

Shipping carrier

I ship via Australia Post. If you select Express Post at checkout, it will speed up Australia Post's delivery timeframe but won't speed up my process.

After your order has been packed, you will receive an email notification with your Australia Post tracking number, which you can use to check on the delivery status of your order.

International customers: click here for current Australia Post international delivery timeframes.

Shipping fees

Shipping is currently a flat rate of $12 within Australia ($17 Express Post); international shipping is calculated at checkout. Gift vouchers are delivered electronically and do not require shipping.

International shipping

I ship worldwide with the following exceptions:

• United Kingdom, due to VAT regulations that came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are in the UK you can order the paperback edition of my book online or from your local bookshop.
• United States of America, due to new tariff regulations in effect from 29 August 2025.
  If you are in the U.S. you can purchase the paperback edition of my book. My preferred U.S. online shop is bookshop.org (affiliate link – thank you kindly!), or you can order it from your local bookshop if they don't already stock it.

I've excluded these regions due to the complexity of the new regulations. They really scramble my brain (and my accountant's)! I would love to add these regions back, once I can confidently manage the new requirements and communicate clearly any extra charges my customers might receive. 

Local delivery

Customers in Northcote, Thornbury and nearby suburbs (subject to capacity) can select local delivery at checkout. Local delivery is extra-slow and coincides with my kid-wrangling schedule, up to one week after purchase.
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Order packaging

I choose to reuse!
When shipping orders, my first priority is to reuse packaging materials whenever possible: boxes, padded mailers, cardboard, paper, tissue paper, bubble wrap and egg cartons from neighbours, second-hand shops and recycling centres. I cannot guarantee the materials used to ship your order will be plastic-free for this reason.

Recycled packaging
If I don’t have suitable second-hand packaging to use for your order, my next priority is packaging made from recycled materials. It's important to me to support Australian companies making good products from our recyclables, and to make sure that material gets a second life.

Tape
I use compostable, gummed kraft-paper tape to seal my parcels, which is recyclable and compostable. Gummed paper tape is available at most art-supply shops if you want to make the switch yourself!

I avoid plastic tape/stickers where possible, but sometimes I need to use it:

• Express Post orders will have plastic official "Express Post" tape added.
• International orders will have a plastic pocket taped to them, to accommodate paperwork required by customs.
• Orders that include Prym Fray Check will have a plastic dangerous-goods sticker added (which alerts postal workers that it can't travel by air).
  

Individual product packaging

Every item for sale on this website has its packaging components listed and in most cases photographed, so you can make an informed decision.

Upstream packaging

When I speak to my suppliers I specifically ask that my orders be supplied to me without plastic packaging, whenever possible, to avoid waste and single-use plastic. This isn’t always possible, but I’ll keep asking, forever.

Here's how one of my suppliers has my name recorded in its database: