What kind of tape is used to join batting pieces? Will the tape hold or do I need to also sew the pieces together?
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What kind of tape is used to join batting pieces? Will the tape hold or do I need to also sew the pieces together?
don't know about others - but i always overlap about 3/8" and run a zig-zag stitch over it.
I don't overlap because i don't want a bump - I will butt the edges together and zig zag. I generally don't use heat adhesives....just personal preference and often times i can sew them faster than using the iron.
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That is how I join batting together, too.Originally Posted by 117becca
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I use a tricot fusible interfacing that I have left over from garment making. Cut a 1" or 1 1/2" strip, butt the edges together and iron it on. Much cheaper than the "Batting Tape". About $3-$4 yard at Joanns.
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This is my method. Works great!
The batting tape is fusible nylon tricot. The batting tape is enough assuming you will be quilting over the area. If you are tying a quilt, you may want to reinforce the join with a machine zigzag.
You can buy batting tape.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...r__D21128.html
It works great. No sewing required. However, it felt to me like it is just lightweight nonwoven fusible interfacing in a strip, so I've started just buying cheap interfacing and cutting my own strips. Very easy. Fairly cheap. I've done several quilts that have been washed many times. So far, all is well.
I am on the side of just but the two pieces together and zig zag. I have more notions than I can usually find when needed... so one more and my sewing room might just burst.
I use fusible interfacing on my Warm & Natural cotton batting, which is just butted together.
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