fleece backing panel
06-24-2011, 03:56 PM
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I have a fleece panel that I am using for a surprise quilt for hubby.
Anyway the measurement of the panel is 48x61. I am thinking of making it longer, but I am not sure how to do it. Essentially, I am looking at making it about 8 inches longer.
Won't it look odd to add fleece to the top and bottom of the panel and not the sides.
Any ideas out there. Thanks in advance
denise
Anyway the measurement of the panel is 48x61. I am thinking of making it longer, but I am not sure how to do it. Essentially, I am looking at making it about 8 inches longer.
Won't it look odd to add fleece to the top and bottom of the panel and not the sides.
Any ideas out there. Thanks in advance
denise
06-24-2011, 05:23 PM
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I have seen this done. The fleece blanket I saw had 4" added to top and bottom. Then a solid colored fleece, the full length of the panel + 8", was sewn, right sides together, leaving a slit at the bottom. Them turn inside out. Sew up the slit and top stitch about 1 1/2" from the edge all around the whole thing. It looked great and made it long enough for a guy.
06-24-2011, 05:27 PM
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For an interesting look, you could add a border at the bottom and top, making the seam 1-1/2" on the RIGHT side, then "rag" it at the seam like you would a rag quilt. It would be even more interesting if you added sides the same width and ragged them as well. Would make the borders stand out and add flair.
06-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lalaland
For an interesting look, you could add a border at the bottom and top, making the seam 1-1/2" on the RIGHT side, then "rag" it at the seam like you would a rag quilt. It would be even more interesting if you added sides the same width and ragged them as well. Would make the borders stand out and add flair.
06-25-2011, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by denise d
Originally Posted by lalaland
For an interesting look, you could add a border at the bottom and top, making the seam 1-1/2" on the RIGHT side, then "rag" it at the seam like you would a rag quilt. It would be even more interesting if you added sides the same width and ragged them as well. Would make the borders stand out and add flair.
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