Does anyone know if there's a way to bind an unwashed flannel quilt with satin ribbon? Do I have to wash my quilted, un-bound project BEFORE applying the binding? I'm fairly new to quilting and I don't wash any of my fabrics or batting before starting and it's worked fine. I just don't know if the satin ribbon would shrink at all, or if I can use it at all. Any one with answers? Thanks!
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I don't know about the ribbon, but flannel shrinks like mad! I've never seen the (poly) satin shrink, but when the flannel does, it will pucker the binding.
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I agree with Moonpi. Wash the quilt first. You will be dissapointed when the flannel shrinks and the binding doesn't.
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I made a baby one recently, washed the flannel and applied the silky blanket binding. That worked great. Hope this helps. The blanket was then washed by the mom before baby used it.
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Thanks Guys! Does anyone know of a reason I can't wash an unbound quilt? I would think it shouldn't fall apart as long as it's well quilted, right? And quilt it really close to the edges to hold it? I knew the flannel would shrink, but I wasn't sure about the ribbon. I appreciate the help so far!
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Originally Posted by armaynes
Thanks Guys! Does anyone know of a reason I can't wash an unbound quilt? I would think it shouldn't fall apart as long as it's well quilted, right? And quilt it really close to the edges to hold it? I knew the flannel would shrink, but I wasn't sure about the ribbon. I appreciate the help so far!
If you try it, let us know how it works and what you think of doing it that way. |
You can alwayse do a narrow zig zag stitch around the edges before washing. You may need to re-square up your quilt after washing if you don't want to block it while it is still damp
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I always use the same fabric thats in the quilt to make my binding...so no problem
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I would definitely wash it before binding. Flannel shrinks like mad. It's the only fabric I prewash.
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Originally Posted by Knot Sew
I always use the same fabric thats in the quilt to make my binding...so no problem
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It should work after all I have a few store bought ones that have the silky binding on the ends.
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Originally Posted by amma
You can alwayse do a narrow zig zag stitch around the edges before washing. You may need to re-square up your quilt after washing if you don't want to block it while it is still damp
That would work. Or even a wide zig-zag - (just so it's narrower than the binding you plan to put on) What is the satin ribbon made of? |
I have used satin ribbon to bind baby quilts. It works well, and the baby loves the difference in texture. Good idea :thumbup:
zigzag the edge of the quilt before washing, and definitely wash it before binding. |
Just for kicks - measure the quilt before and after washing - let us know what happens - if anything.
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It's a poly "satin" ribbon, 1.5 inches wide like I would have cut my binding fabric. Thanks for the idea!
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Will do, I'm also curious how much it will shrink. This is my first time working with flannel and it's been such a PAIN!
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What is "blocking?" I'm sure I'll hate myself for a stupid question, but several people have mentioned it and I'm not sure on the meaning. Is it just squaring up my quilt? Or is there more to it? Thanks!
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After you wash the quilt and it is still damp, you lay down a sheet on your carpet and put the damp quilt on top of it. Then you can block it (which means you are going to straighten and square it up) by pinning it to your carpet. I put the pins in at a angle. Then I put a fan blowing on it to dry.
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Originally Posted by amma
After you wash the quilt and it is still damp, you lay down a sheet on your carpet and put the damp quilt on top of it. Then you can block it (which means you are going to straighten and square it up) by pinning it to your carpet. I put the pins in at a angle. Then I put a fan blowing on it to dry.
I found this explanation from Google - http://www.quiltuniversity.com/squaring_up.htm |
Depending on how much use the blanket gets,keep in mind that the satin binding may wear out long before the flannel and may need to be replaced. The packaged bindings are more durable than a regular 'ribbon'.
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Originally Posted by armaynes
Will do, I'm also curious how much it will shrink. This is my first time working with flannel and it's been such a PAIN!
If you do all this, you won't have to wash your unbound quilt before applying binding, plus the pieces will be much easier to sew together accurately. Washing the quilt after it is bound removes all the starch. |
Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by armaynes
Will do, I'm also curious how much it will shrink. This is my first time working with flannel and it's been such a PAIN!
If you do all this, you won't have to wash your unbound quilt before applying binding, plus the pieces will be much easier to sew together accurately. Washing the quilt after it is bound removes all the starch. |
I had no idea that starch would bother someone that has celiac disease.
Thanks for the info. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I had no idea that starch would bother someone that has celiac disease.
Thanks for the info. |
Originally Posted by CRH
Depending on how much use the blanket gets,keep in mind that the satin binding may wear out long before the flannel and may need to be replaced. The packaged bindings are more durable than a regular 'ribbon'.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by armaynes
Will do, I'm also curious how much it will shrink. This is my first time working with flannel and it's been such a PAIN!
If you do all this, you won't have to wash your unbound quilt before applying binding, plus the pieces will be much easier to sew together accurately. Washing the quilt after it is bound removes all the starch. |
I have made numerous baby quilts with flanellette. I always wash first. I also use satin ribbon to bind them, because as armaynes noted, babies like the different textures. I have not had to, (yet), re-bind one, but since the ribbon doesn't involve any hand sewing, I wouldn't hesitate to rebind if needed. I think it would take a lot of washings before it would get to that point.
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Originally Posted by armaynes
What is "blocking?" I'm sure I'll hate myself for a stupid question, but several people have mentioned it and I'm not sure on the meaning. Is it just squaring up my quilt? Or is there more to it? Thanks!
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