Use of Pelon Fleece in Purses
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I have been purchasing a heavy weight Pelon fleece when making purses instead of the iron-on fleece because of the difference in cost. I use a spray adhesive on the fleece to hold it in place. Then I do some kind of macnine quilting to hold everything together. Chances are, a purse will not be washed so I am wondering what those of you who make purses do about machine quilting when using either the iron-on or regular fleece. Thanks for your help.
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I use a cheap steam a seam type double sided adhesive and use pieces of batting instead of the pellon. Lasts just as long and I do wash my purses, probably not as much as I should because they get really grungy....
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I have used everything from left over batting, lightweight pellon, Decor Bond and whatever I have on hand. I have really good success with the outer portion of the bag in just batting and close cross hatching quilting. Then I do the lining of the bag with the pellon in either the fusible fleece or the Decor bond. Since the Decor bond is pretty stiff, I usually use a piece of batting on the fabric first and then fuse the Decor bond to the batting. The stiffer lining makes the bag seem a little sturdier. ` I like the quilted look of the bags, so just using a little basting spray on the batting works great to hold it while I quilt.
I also have not washed a bag yet...But now that you mention it mine probably needs it...!!
I also have not washed a bag yet...But now that you mention it mine probably needs it...!!
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