Minky type fabric sewing tips
10-19-2010, 08:19 PM
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Oh so soft!! :-D
Here are some tips that I saved:
Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.
Here are some tips that I saved:
Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.
10-20-2010, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I love working with minkee! It stretches a lot in one direction and not much in the other. What I do is use the 505 basting spray and it stays put. If you are worried about the spray being in a baby quilt, then wash it afterwards.
If you are using just two big pieces and sewing them right sides together, then turning, I would then use a pretty decorative stitch - like a small heart of flower, and tack it down in several places just so it holds it shape.
If you are using just two big pieces and sewing them right sides together, then turning, I would then use a pretty decorative stitch - like a small heart of flower, and tack it down in several places just so it holds it shape.
10-20-2010, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
Oh so soft!! :-D
Here are some tips that I saved:
Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.
Here are some tips that I saved:
Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.
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