I need some advice on using Fleece.
10-10-2009, 08:29 PM
#11
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: The middle of an IL cornfield
Posts: 7,014
I'm not sure how Liquid Stitch will work on fleece, but I have used it to "baste" things and then sewn right over it just fine.
A word of caution.........my girlfriend tried to use it to put patches on her daughters Brownie vest and ended up with it glued to her table! Just a dot...not a lot and cover you work area.
A word of caution.........my girlfriend tried to use it to put patches on her daughters Brownie vest and ended up with it glued to her table! Just a dot...not a lot and cover you work area.
10-11-2009, 06:34 AM
#12
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Okeechobee, Florida
Posts: 1,076
Originally Posted by pocoellie
When I sew clothing with fleece, I either hand baste all seams or pin every couple of inches, then I machine baste and finally the finishing stitch. It might be overkill, but I usually don't have a problem with things not matching. Hope this helps.
Thanks again BillsBonBon
10-11-2009, 06:35 AM
#13
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Okeechobee, Florida
Posts: 1,076
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I'm not sure how Liquid Stitch will work on fleece, but I have used it to "baste" things and then sewn right over it just fine.
A word of caution.........my girlfriend tried to use it to put patches on her daughters Brownie vest and ended up with it glued to her table! Just a dot...not a lot and cover you work area.
A word of caution.........my girlfriend tried to use it to put patches on her daughters Brownie vest and ended up with it glued to her table! Just a dot...not a lot and cover you work area.
BillsBonBon
10-11-2009, 06:38 AM
#14
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Okeechobee, Florida
Posts: 1,076
Originally Posted by kathy
once that glue dries I don't think you'll be able to stitch over it, it gets pretty hard.
Thanks
BillsBonBon
10-11-2009, 07:52 AM
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 2,344
Thanks for posting this. I use fleece to make long skinny tubes for my DHs longbows and have learned some great things here. I use the overlock stitch for visible edges and the stretch stitch for seams, but plan to try some of these things.
Here's my two-cents on using fleece: CLEAN YOUR MACHINE OFTEN, IT'S LINTY!!!
Here's my two-cents on using fleece: CLEAN YOUR MACHINE OFTEN, IT'S LINTY!!!
10-13-2009, 07:34 AM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Porter, TX
Posts: 530
Just wanted to add that there is a right and wrong side to fleece. To figure which is which, just stretch the fabric slightly. The fleece will curl to the wrong side.
I've never sewn garments with fleece, tho' I've made a lot of throws. I usually use a short zig-zag stitch, since it does have a stretch to it. Fleece won't fray, so either trim the seams, pink them or sew them down.
I've never sewn garments with fleece, tho' I've made a lot of throws. I usually use a short zig-zag stitch, since it does have a stretch to it. Fleece won't fray, so either trim the seams, pink them or sew them down.
10-13-2009, 10:54 AM
#18
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Reno, Nv
Posts: 16,539
I love working with the fleece. It doesn't fray after you cut it out, so you don't have to use a serger for that reason. And like someone mentioned it curls when it is stretched.
All that being said, I do serge the seams after using the patterns reccomended 5/8th seam allowance. Why?? Because it is very bulky and this takes it down to a manageable seam and the finished look is nicer. I sometimes grade the seams, depending on the garment and whether there will be an intersecting seam to be sewn afterwards.
I use a longer stitch length (3) and a denium needle. This stuff is thick! So if you are doing a top stitch, buy a top stitch thread, otherwise is gets burried in the fleece.
All that being said, I do serge the seams after using the patterns reccomended 5/8th seam allowance. Why?? Because it is very bulky and this takes it down to a manageable seam and the finished look is nicer. I sometimes grade the seams, depending on the garment and whether there will be an intersecting seam to be sewn afterwards.
I use a longer stitch length (3) and a denium needle. This stuff is thick! So if you are doing a top stitch, buy a top stitch thread, otherwise is gets burried in the fleece.
10-13-2009, 06:53 PM
#19
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 53
Fleece is extremely forgiving, I would not use liquid stitch, and you do not need to ziz-zag use a straight stitch , maybe a 3.0 or a 3.5 length, I usually set my machine tension to 5.5 or 6, Allow the fleece to fold in it natural fashion and don't stretch while going through the needle. Good Luck! I deal with fleece on a daily basis
10-13-2009, 07:06 PM
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Central Washington State
Posts: 5,997
I made a hundred sets of mittens one year from fleece.
I used the denim sized needle - - ball point, since I assume that fleece is actually a knitted fabric, not woven as cotton is ...
I did use a zigzag for the stretch reason, but held the stitches very close to the edges of the fabric, much as you would if you were using an overlock/serger machine ...
One other thought about gluing fleece, although I think you have wisely decided against it ... I would be concerned that the fleece surface would not be stable enough to hold a glued seam ...
Aleene's did a good job of creating glue for fabric that would withstand washing, laundrying, all sorts of situations, but since the fleece surface is like brushed finish? I would think that you couldn't get the glue to bond enough ....
although <g>
I just received a shipment of wool blanket samples that had been packed up DECADES ago .... clear back to the twenties? If the dates are to be believed ... and it isn't all that easy to pull the paper labels off those old wool samples.
ANd, before anyone decides I need to be informed, a lady stopped by the Post this afternoon and told us to quit pulling off the labels - - she is researching to see if we don't have some collectors' items there ...
I used the denim sized needle - - ball point, since I assume that fleece is actually a knitted fabric, not woven as cotton is ...
I did use a zigzag for the stretch reason, but held the stitches very close to the edges of the fabric, much as you would if you were using an overlock/serger machine ...
One other thought about gluing fleece, although I think you have wisely decided against it ... I would be concerned that the fleece surface would not be stable enough to hold a glued seam ...
Aleene's did a good job of creating glue for fabric that would withstand washing, laundrying, all sorts of situations, but since the fleece surface is like brushed finish? I would think that you couldn't get the glue to bond enough ....
although <g>
I just received a shipment of wool blanket samples that had been packed up DECADES ago .... clear back to the twenties? If the dates are to be believed ... and it isn't all that easy to pull the paper labels off those old wool samples.
ANd, before anyone decides I need to be informed, a lady stopped by the Post this afternoon and told us to quit pulling off the labels - - she is researching to see if we don't have some collectors' items there ...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PumpkinSundae
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
3
10-13-2019 07:27 AM
