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Rebecca VLQ 03-24-2010 10:32 AM

I've got a bunch of Bamboo Velour dyed yardage that I'm just not happy with as whole pieces, as in...to make a back to a quilt, but I think I could pull off breaking it up into quilt squares and making it a top...anyone heard of this? Velour is sure slippery and stretchy...would I be committed after trying this project???

Marjpf 03-24-2010 10:54 AM

I am always one to try. I have made quilt tops out of everything from "fun fur" to ultra suede. If you know how to sew with knits, you should do fine. It would end up with a great feel.

amma 03-24-2010 11:12 AM

You could always back it with fusible interfacing, and then treat it like quilting cotton :D:D:D

raptureready 03-24-2010 12:16 PM

You would have to use a stabilizer just like when making a T-shirt quilt.

craftybear 03-26-2010 12:52 AM

can you use stabilizer on it

butterjoy 03-26-2010 03:18 AM

I made a "silky" quilt for my granddaughter. She loves "soffies" to sleep with. It was very slippery while sewing it but, worth it knowing she was happy with her soft blanket.

Rebecca VLQ 03-26-2010 03:53 AM


Originally Posted by raptureready
You would have to use a stabilizer just like when making a T-shirt quilt.

That's a good idea. Since it's bamboo and not acrylic, I should be able to iron just fine, huh?

pieces 03-26-2010 04:02 AM

Can this fabric be ironed and washed? Two main points to consider when choosing fabric for a quilt. What about shrinkage when it is washed. The backing will have to be similar so it will have the same shrinkage when washed. Otherwise your finished quilt maybe distorted after washing.


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