Is this a sign the fabric I bought is poor quality?
#1
I have bought fabric from Joann's before, and NEVER had fabric like this. It is a Debbie Mumm fabric, very cute- called "Poochie Parlor". It is pinks,browns, and DOGS- I HAD to have it. I bought all seven different prints, and so far, every single piece of fabric is fraying horribly, shredding on the edges, tons of strings along the edges. I KNOW it isn't my machine, scissors, or rotary cutters, because tonight I worked on another project and everything is just fine. Is this a sign of low quality fabric? Is it ok? Is the quilt going to bust apart at the seams in no time once it is used??? I have never encountered this- not even with the occasional fabric from Walmart.
#5
I didn't tear it- it is rotary cut with a sharp blade. Sometimes I will tear muslin, and I know the strings that makes, this is far worse than even torn muslin. Unfortunately, I bought it in December- put it in the stash until I found a pattern I liked. I doubt they would take it back. So I guess this is some low quality fabric isn't it?
#8
I have bought very expensive fabric seems like it all frays the worse....if it really bothers you spray sizing or starch before cutting or maybe you could get a pinking blade for the cutter...should help with the problem....try handleling aslittle as possible to help prevent the fraying....I've just come to live with it.....I finally haven gotten use to it.....:-)......
Good luck with the fabric....:-)
Good luck with the fabric....:-)
#9
Quilting Bee 12 wrote: Seems like there is an issue with the fabric. You should see if you can return it, I bet there's polyester in there.
If you want to check for polyester, set fire to a snippet. If it's only cotton, you will get a little bit of ash. If it has polyester in it, then there will be some melted content.
If you want to check for polyester, set fire to a snippet. If it's only cotton, you will get a little bit of ash. If it has polyester in it, then there will be some melted content.
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