Layer your “quilt sandwich,” first with the quilt backing fabric (not the pillow sham backing fabric), then with the cotton batting, and finally with the velveteen fabric on top. Using your preferred basting technique, baste the layers together. If you’re new to sewing, I love using bas...
Then join the rows together to form the blanket top. When joining the rows you can either keep and sew the seam allowances open or keep the seam allowances closed and to either side. Otherwise seam allowances will be thick, along the seams. For the quilt back, you should cut the ...
Layering the Quilt Sandwich: Lay the backing fabric wrong-side up, positioning the batting and then the quilt top. Ensure all layers are smoothed out to avoid wrinkles during sewing. Baste the Layers: Temporarily pin or clip these layers together so they don't shift. This step often requires...
Bind a quilt with easy mitered corners with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to sew a perfect binding every time.
Then sew around the quilt, and when you get back to the beginning edge,stop an inch before the 'triangle' starts. Again, a detailed how-to of this part is described inthis binding tutorial. Step 4 - Cut and Tuck The Tail In!
Here’s a tip for stitching your quilt blocks together. Press the seams of your quilt to one side, alternating directions. For example, press the seams of the even rows to the right and the odd rows to the left. This will allow you to “nest” your seams together as you sew the row...
Steps to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt Note:Seams are 1/4” Cut Fabric and Batting Cut 81 fabric squares that measure 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” each Cut one fabric strip that measures 18-1/2” (w) x 2-1/2″ (l) Cut one piece of fabric that measures 18-1/2″ (w) x 20-...
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Quilting represents the process of sewing two or multiple layers of fabric together in order to create a thicker padded material, often to make a quilt or a quilted garment. Usually, quilting is made with three layers. The first layer is the top fabric or quilt top, insulating material or ...
Spray again over the batting layer. Place your quilt panel on top, right side facing upwards, you. Heat set the basting spray (= press). Make sure tosmooth out any wrinkles. If you don't have a fabric adhesive spray, use safety pins (quilting pins) to fix the layers together and pre...