How Can I Fix A Store Bought Quilt?
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How Can I Fix A Store Bought Quilt?
I know it seems silly, but I'm trying to fix a store bought quilt. I bought a cat quilt for my cat loving daughter before I knew how to quilt. It was her first quilt and she's very attached to it since it was hers since she was a toddler. The seams are breaking, though, and exposing the batting. I offered to make her another like it, but she really wants me to fix this one. I've tried to do a whip stitch, but these cheap fabrics aren't holding them very well. How would you suggest fixing it?
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If the fabric is breaking down I don't think you're going to be able to restitch the seams. Could you find some kind of pretty trim that could cover the seams if it was placed on top and stitched down either side of them? Wide rickrack or something?
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I would tell her about how there's no way to save all of the quilt and give her the options. Either you take it apart and use what you can, or you make her a new one with good fabrics. She doesn't have to throw out the old one, can't it become a cat blanket? I mean, my kitties love it when they get to snuggle on my quilts. You could even make that a suggestion, after remaking her quilt with quality fabrics, you could make cat beds out of what you can from the old quilt!
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I know it seems silly, but I'm trying to fix a store bought quilt. I bought a cat quilt for my cat loving daughter before I knew how to quilt. It was her first quilt and she's very attached to it since it was hers since she was a toddler. The seams are breaking, though, and exposing the batting. I offered to make her another like it, but she really wants me to fix this one. I've tried to do a whip stitch, but these cheap fabrics aren't holding them very well. How would you suggest fixing it?
For your quilt, maybe you can remove the batting, then sew a lightweight lining to both front and back. If seam lines have been compromised, you may be able to sew alongside them, so that the new lining will prevent any further stress. Then re-sandwich the quilt and . . . at this point, I would consider hand-quilting it together, in a loose fashion. The lining should hold it together but the original fabric will still be fragile.
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I would consult with her on any changes before you begin unless she wants you to surprise her. She cherishes it as is. Good Luck !
#10
Thanks for all these suggestions. Most of the fraying seams are along the sashing, between the blocks. I do like the idea of rick rack between them, but I think I'll ask her first. It's been really "loved" over the years, especially during her toddler years and all through her fort-building years. She's now at the age where she can take care of her bedding, though the occasional fort is still erected during sleepovers, lol.
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