Advice please - One way stretch fabric
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Advice please - One way stretch fabric
A non-sewist friend found fabric for me while she was traveling. I love the pattern, the cloth is a nice weight and feel. However, I've discovered it stretches in one direction, pretty significantly.
Is there any way I can still use it in a quilt? If not, do you folks have any suggestions? I have one yard. Thanks!
Is there any way I can still use it in a quilt? If not, do you folks have any suggestions? I have one yard. Thanks!
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The featherweight weight will not change the hand of your quilting cotton, while the fusible will keep it in place. You would use it on your entire yard, then cut your pieces. Interfacing is narrow, so you would probably need 2 yards. Here's the info on the Pellon brand:
http://www.pellonprojects.com/produc...atherweight-2/
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I use a lightweight knit fusible interfacing on my tee shirts. The interfacing stretches one way. I iron it on with the stretch in the opposite direction to the stretch of the shirt, or fabric. It's lightweight, doesn't add much to the stiffness of the fabric and there's NO stretching either way. Good luck!! Ann
#7
I have not used this product, but it was recommended by a recent speaker at my quilt guild: Terial Magic. It is a spray on stabilizer. You spray it on, air dry and iron. It will be fairly stiff., eliminating problems with stretchiness. When you are done, you can leave it in or wash the item to remove the stabilizer.
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Can anyone suggest another use for this one way stretch fabric, besides a quilt? I'm thinking it would make a fine purse or tote bag. Correct? Any other ideas? Is there some type of item that this fabric would be perfect for?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
#10
Probably not enough for a pair of pants - but maybe a pair of shorts or simple top.
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