A great way to attach batting
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A great way to attach batting
Hey, I have come up with a great way to attach batting when joining two pieces. I don't think I'm so great as to be the very first person to do this, but it works great for me.
I used to zig zag the batting pieces to each other, but that just doesn't always work, especially if the batting isn't cut straight.
So I cut about a 2.5" inch strip of scrap fabric or muslin, and sew one piece of batting with the edge to the center of the fabric, then butt the other batting edge against the first edge and sew a straight seam down the second piece of batting. I use a basting stitch, it doesn't matter if it's perfect since it won't show, just try to get the two batting pieces as close as each other as possible. It's a lot easier, and if you want, you can do a wide zigzag stitch down the two edges if it makes you more comfortable as a third seam.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I used to zig zag the batting pieces to each other, but that just doesn't always work, especially if the batting isn't cut straight.
So I cut about a 2.5" inch strip of scrap fabric or muslin, and sew one piece of batting with the edge to the center of the fabric, then butt the other batting edge against the first edge and sew a straight seam down the second piece of batting. I use a basting stitch, it doesn't matter if it's perfect since it won't show, just try to get the two batting pieces as close as each other as possible. It's a lot easier, and if you want, you can do a wide zigzag stitch down the two edges if it makes you more comfortable as a third seam.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
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To get absolutely matching edges on joining batting...I overlap and cut through both layers with my rotary cutter, ruler and mat and then remove the trimmed pieces and place on the backing. And, since discovering basting adhesive spray I no longer have to baste with thread. But I see value in your tip which I definitely would use when I am out of spray and miles from my source which is my situation today., . lol
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Location: Lowell, MA
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I just might try your method the next time I need to piece batting. I normally but a straight edge, butt the two sections together, then use a large zig-zag stitch to connect the two pieces, but your method is definitely worth a try.
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