Sewing---but not quilting question
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I'm hoping that someone out there can help me.
I'm making a gift for a friend out of polar fleece. I want to attach a shoulder strap to a pouch, but I think the strap will be too stretchy if I only use fleece. Can I sew the fleece to something else to give it more body?
One of you smart gals MUST have an answer for me!!
Thanks--
Sue :-D
I'm making a gift for a friend out of polar fleece. I want to attach a shoulder strap to a pouch, but I think the strap will be too stretchy if I only use fleece. Can I sew the fleece to something else to give it more body?
One of you smart gals MUST have an answer for me!!
Thanks--
Sue :-D
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I knew that you would have some helpful suggestions for me! I will post a pic when I get the thing made. Nice to have people to get advice from without leaving the comfort of my own home! It's 5 degrees here in WI this am.
Thanks for all your input
Sue
Thanks for all your input
Sue
#8
I made a laptop bag and the handle was fabric wrapped fusible fleece, then you stitch down the middle (I think I stitched down the middle and on each end, so there were 3 lines of stitching). Worked great. Use the bag almost every day and its still holding up well. Good luck!!!
#10
I don't know about fusing any stabilizer to fleece. I would be afraid that it would melt. Since fleece doesn't ravel you could try cuting it into strips and making a braid as the handle. It could also be a different design touch.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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