Batting Seam Tape ?
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bar Harbor, ME.
Posts: 2,911
I asked this question a few months ago because I also wanted to use the product but was leery. I'm happy to say I bought it, ironed it on and it held together beautifully in my latest quilt. I washed the quilt just to make sure before I gift it to my niece.
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 218
I have not used the Batting Seam Tape. However, recently I ran into a situation where my batting was too narrow for the top and backing and I had to add a couple of inches to the side. A previous thread on this site mentioned using thin iron-on interfacing and that is what I did. I used 1-1/2 inch strips on each side of the batting and is has not caused any problems with my machine quilting the quilt. It is what I had on hand. The Batting Seam Tape I am sure is more expensive that the iron-on interfacing.
#23
I use it on poly batting all the time and just love it. I buy it at Joanns when they have it 50% off. So much easier than cutting the strips, which I have done too. It's still soft and you really don't even know its there. I put a pressing cloth or scrap fabric over the tape so it doesn't melt the batting. The poly batting will compress when ironed but it will pop back up with washed.
#24
Love it! I have used it consistently for about 5 years and it works well. No problems with "unstickinig" or pulling away. I have used is on larger quilts with the same good results. I just follow the directions on the package and wal-la, ta-da and whoopie it works.
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
I've used it on cotton/poly many times and not problem with "poly melt". Tricot fusible works well too and is cheaper. I have not experienced any stretch to the seamed batting once ironed on. Haven't used it on wool--have to piece some wool pieces for next baby quilt I'm doing and plan to just whip stitch them together though.
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Well that is a good track record if you have used it 5 yrs. I am applying the tape to the batting now. I did see one video that said to apply on Both sides of the batting for added stability, but the instructions say only one side. Thank you for your input.
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