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    Old 02-12-2016, 06:09 AM
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    I have several rolls of Fuseaboo batting. Why? Who knows. Maybe they were on sale and I had a coupon. Anyway, the package recommends using it for things like bags, table runners, etc. but the pieces are quite large. I'd love to use it up on lap sized or larger quilts, but it seems so cumbersome to get the kinks out of it and iron it without making a lumpy mess. Any advice?
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    For me, I think you answered your question. I have never tried fusible batting because of worrying of not getting it smooth enough. I know over the years that if I make a mistake pin basting, I can easily correct it.
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    I've never used it on anything larger than a baby size quilt. It was all stuck together and darn near impossible to straighten it out. Maybe you could use it for a more quilt-as-you-go type quilt where you'd have smaller pieces.
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    Is that a bamboo? How does it sew and behave otherwise? I'm making a jacket, not a quilt and need a good batting.
    I used an older fusible years ago and the jacket is still wearable. The jacket has a hood, so does the stuff drape?
    If there's any other suitable batting, suggestions welcome.

    I tried a piece of bamboo batting once, and the needle didn't like it. It sewed OK, but sounded funky, even with a new and appropriate needle.
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    Have tried it on larger quilts (used 2 tables at senior center to layout) and was not happy with trying to layer, smooth and iron, with out any wrinkles. Had bought several batts. So, cut them into squares and used them in several rag quilts, worked great.
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    I did a lap quilt and it was difficult to say the least. I got it done and will never ever buy fusible batting again! The quilt turned out fine but it was not the time saver I thought it would be!
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    Originally Posted by Weezy Rider
    I'm making a jacket, not a quilt and need a good batting.
    I used an older fusible years ago and the jacket is still wearable. The jacket has a hood, so does the stuff drape?
    If there's any other suitable batting, suggestions welcome.
    Silk batting is wonderful for jackets -- very thin, soft, and long-lasting. The drape of silk batting is better than other battings for clothing.
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    Have you ever basted on a garage wall?? Yep, in the garage! It's a great place to spray baste with the backing hanging full open. and the door up to ventilate.

    But in your case it could also serve as a place to layer and batt a quilt with fusible batting. I can sort of see stretching the backing or top onto an 8ft x 8ft. (use 2 @ 8'x4' from Lowes) foam board, upright position, and pinning it down before pressing the batting down -- with your HANDS -- as a way to straighten it. Then proceed from there.

    I used to use Hobbs fusible batting all the time....wonder how I got away from that??? Good luck!

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    Originally Posted by Doggramma
    I've never used it on anything larger than a baby size quilt. It was all stuck together and darn near impossible to straighten it out. Maybe you could use it for a more quilt-as-you-go type quilt where you'd have smaller pieces.
    My experiences with it have been similar. It's proven useful for tee shirt quilts because it sticks to the interfaced shirt better than other fusibles, but as the cost of sticking to itself way too much. QAYG is definitely the way to go if you want to use it in larger projects.
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    I have used it one time and it is still a mess. Made a table runner and just can't iron the wrinkles out. What a waste of money as I have a large package.
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