Drapery weight Cotton Fabric
#1
Can this type fabric be used to make quilts?
http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fab...ng-sienna.aspx
Thanks
http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fab...ng-sienna.aspx
Thanks
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
Posts: 8,623
i would only use it with equal weight on the front. but you could use it for the back no matter what weight you use on the front. that's just me. it might fray more than quilting cottons.
it's very pretty. no wonder you like it. and the price is right.
it's very pretty. no wonder you like it. and the price is right.
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
Posts: 8,623
i've washed upholstery and drapery fabric. when it's cotton it shrinks considerably and might bleed (use a color catcher or retayne). it also gets limp because the weave is looser and they've used loads of sizing. it's not bad to work with, but it is definitely bulky. if you do use it, i advise a very light batting or it will weigh a ton and you'll never get out of bed in time to pee.
#8
I have used lightweight drapery fabric in a quilt. Washed it first when it said dry clean only. The dyes did fade. To show it could be done I used Velvets, corduroy, cottons and drapery fabric in the same quilt top. It finished 65" by 90" and was heavy. The quilting was simple with staright lines.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post