Product information

Product Dimensions

36 x 44 x 1 inches

Item model number

0468372

ASIN

B01N30BDMV

Customer Reviews

4.6

Best Sellers Rank

#804,679 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
#57,744 in Craft & Hobby Fabric

Item Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Eugene Textiles

Date First Available

February 26, 2017

Product Description

5 Tips for Quilting Fabric

This versatile fabric can be used to make dresses, skirts, button-down shirts, and yes, of course quilts. It’s also perfect for bags and home décor accents when used with interfacing.

1. Pre-wash Your Fabric

Pre-washing quilting cotton will get the sizing out of the fabric before sewing to reduce shrinkage, and prevents bleeding (when colors run together).

2. Press Well with an Iron

Make sure to use an iron! Press seams either to the side or down the middle. If making a quilt, ironing is essential for perfect points and matching corners. Even if not making a quilt, ironing will smooth out fabric and create a more perfect project.

3. Adjust the Tension

If fabric is gathering, puckering, is tight and/or uneven during sewing, the tension is too tight and should be loosened (lower numbers on the sewing machine tension dial). If there are loops on the back of the fabric or thread shows on the bottom of the fabric, the tension is too loose and should be adjusted tighter (higher numbers on a sewing machine tension dial).

4. Trim Along the Way

Trimming each piece of fabric once sewn makes creating a project easier, as fabric could warp as it is being handled and can cause inaccuracy in a project. When quilting, try trimming each piece to size before matching them up.

5. Use a 1/4" Seam

Matching up quilt blocks requires an accurate or scant ¼” seam. Use a special sewing foot or the markings on the needle plate to ensure your project is a success!