Quick question
#1
I found a bag of scrap fabric at a thrift shop to practice on. Two questions.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
#2
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Well, you can google "burn test for fabric content" and several hits will come up. you have to be really really careful and do this over the sink. I usually run an inch or 2 of water into the sink and use tongs to hold the fabric.
Having said that, if you are just going to practice, I wouldn't worry about the content. If the fabric weight is similar, go ahead and mix them.
Having said that, if you are just going to practice, I wouldn't worry about the content. If the fabric weight is similar, go ahead and mix them.
#3
Originally Posted by Plain Jane
I found a bag of scrap fabric at a thrift shop to practice on. Two questions.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
#5
Originally Posted by icon17
Originally Posted by Plain Jane
I found a bag of scrap fabric at a thrift shop to practice on. Two questions.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
How can you tell if it's 100% cotton or a blend?
Can you combine the two?
You all are the best. I read on here to safety pin my fabric before I wash it. Yes! What a great idea.
Thank you in advance.
#7
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Pre-washing is a great idea...that way you will see how your non-cottons behave and if there is a problem with colours running. If the weights are similar, there is no problem combining, though some non-cottons are slippery and a little more difficult to stitch. The important thing is to get started and you will learn as you go. Don't be discouraged and if you get stuck....ask away. You will always find a solution here. Happy quilting.
#10
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Jane, that baby is tooooo cute!!!!!!!!! :D:D
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