Working with Minky?
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Working with Minky?
I did once and it was almost impossible. I ended up giving it away to someone on the Board.
But now, ready to try again, I googled it and came up with this site which has some good guidelines about how to survive working with Minky.
http://www.sewmuchado.com/2012/02/ti...ky-fabric.html
Perhaps now my Minky will not be stinky!!!
But now, ready to try again, I googled it and came up with this site which has some good guidelines about how to survive working with Minky.
http://www.sewmuchado.com/2012/02/ti...ky-fabric.html
Perhaps now my Minky will not be stinky!!!
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Location: Quilting, crocheting, sewing and crafting in my Sewing Room...Peaceful and wonderful !!
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Thanks for the site .. I have worked with Minky once and that was it . .Daughter wants a quilt made of minky fabric.. Patience; Lord grant me patience on this quilt .. LOL
#8
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I have used minke on several quilts. The key to making it behave is the dryer. When you cut minke, use the tips of your scissors to get between the fibers. This will also minimize the fuzz. Also, when you cut, (any shape), carefully stuff it in the dryer with a couple of dryer balls and airfluff for ten minutes. It will not shed anymore. I used 505 to anchor the applique piece down and it worked great. I also use spray baste when I use minke for a backing. This prevents stretching.
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Location: Newark, Ohio
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I just made 2 with minky layer cakes of animal prints and used it also for the backing for 2 GGD's for Christmas. The first one was great. The second one for some reason some of the squares were not true so needless to say some of the seams did not quite match. I used glue sticks instead of pins. I was a bit over zealous in a few places so I washed them and they came out beautifully. I didn't find it too awfully difficult. Just be careful with it and pin, pin, pin, or glue, glue glue. Good luck
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