Stabilizing knit fabrics in finished quilt top
03-08-2018, 06:33 PM
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You definitely don't want to quilt it with rayon. I made that mistake once. Now I'm looking at having to requilt that quilt because the rayon is breaking.
03-09-2018, 01:48 AM
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I ended up buying bottom line for the piecing reinforcement and 40wt polyester OMNI for quilting. Only because I could get them on amazon and get them sooner. I'm not going to make the deadline I set for myself but I don't want to waste another week!!
I had pictured the piecing reinforcement you suggested as sewing the zigzag ON TOP. I guess that's not what you meant! You meant sewing over the existing piecing line in the same way I sewed the original piecing, right? I see pros and cons to both. On top would be quicker, but visible. I sighed at the thought of going over every single seam, though. I think you're right, I wouldn't NEED to, but if the zig zagging is visible in some places it kind of seems like it might look better if it were consistent and pass it off as a style detail. I wouldn't be sure I'd even like the look until I tried it though. Maybe I should just do it the invisible way you originally recommended! Then I wouldn't have to worry about every single seam, maybe just between the rows where I have VERY long seam lines!
I will definitely try reinforcing the piecing, use muslin and the stronger threads! I plan to repeat the original pattern in a zig zag instead of stippling since I agree it would be more aesthetically pleasing! I'm feeling super confident in the plan! Thank you so much! I will have to send an update when it's complete!
Anyway, this baby shall be indestructible by the time I'm through with it!! ���� Thanks again!!
I had pictured the piecing reinforcement you suggested as sewing the zigzag ON TOP. I guess that's not what you meant! You meant sewing over the existing piecing line in the same way I sewed the original piecing, right? I see pros and cons to both. On top would be quicker, but visible. I sighed at the thought of going over every single seam, though. I think you're right, I wouldn't NEED to, but if the zig zagging is visible in some places it kind of seems like it might look better if it were consistent and pass it off as a style detail. I wouldn't be sure I'd even like the look until I tried it though. Maybe I should just do it the invisible way you originally recommended! Then I wouldn't have to worry about every single seam, maybe just between the rows where I have VERY long seam lines!
I will definitely try reinforcing the piecing, use muslin and the stronger threads! I plan to repeat the original pattern in a zig zag instead of stippling since I agree it would be more aesthetically pleasing! I'm feeling super confident in the plan! Thank you so much! I will have to send an update when it's complete!
Anyway, this baby shall be indestructible by the time I'm through with it!! ���� Thanks again!!
03-09-2018, 11:03 AM
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It's extra work, but so worth it. Good thing it is not a huge quilt!
Yes, I meant reinforcing the piecing seams with a zigzag poly, not zigzaging on top of the seams. Even if all you do are the longer, easier seams, it will make the top much stronger.
Definitely post a photo when you are finished!
Yes, I meant reinforcing the piecing seams with a zigzag poly, not zigzaging on top of the seams. Even if all you do are the longer, easier seams, it will make the top much stronger.
Definitely post a photo when you are finished!
03-11-2018, 10:55 AM
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I think you should use the Omni for the seams as well as the quilting, and forget about using Bottom Line. The reason is that Omni is stronger. Plus, being polyester, it will not add any additional bulk or stiffness to the seams. Since you are going to the trouble of reinforcing the seams, you might as well reinforce with the stronger thread.
04-12-2018, 06:01 AM
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To all who guided me through... thank you! She was beyond happy. It was a very fulfilling experience and I'm confident now they will last![ATTACH=CONFIG]592769[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]592770[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]592771[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]592772[/ATTACH]
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