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12-12-2010, 06:01 PM

mawmaw1

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I'm new at this been a quilter off and on about 7years need tips on cutting and sewing satin

12-12-2010, 06:02 PM

shequilts

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RUN, don't pass go, just run! It's the pits to sew.

12-12-2010, 06:03 PM

bearisgray

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Satin is directional - like corduroy - so use a "with nap" cutting layout.

It also tends to ravel wildly.

12-12-2010, 06:03 PM

erstan947

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I use pinking shears to cut with and maybe sew with an overcast stitch if your machine as that feature.

12-12-2010, 06:04 PM

isnthatodd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shequilts

RUN, don't pass go, just run! It's the pits to sew.

DITTO (And I am shouting)

12-12-2010, 06:04 PM

CarrieAnne

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welcome!

12-12-2010, 06:13 PM

mawmaw1

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thanks thats what iwant to do is run

12-12-2010, 06:14 PM

IngeMK

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could you fuse interfacing to make it stiffer and more manageable?

12-12-2010, 06:18 PM

bearisgray

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What were you planning to do with the satin?

12-12-2010, 06:20 PM

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thepolyparrot

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I think "Run!" is a good response! :D

If you have a serger, wherever possible, serge rather than cutting the satin with scissors. Mark the seam lines on the satin with an air-soluble marker and serge on the lines.

A serger can save your sanity when you're working with satin. :)