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I know it seems silly, but I'm trying to fix a store bought quilt. I bought a cat quilt for my cat loving daughter before I knew how to quilt. It was her first quilt and she's very attached to it since it was hers since she was a toddler. The seams are breaking, though, and exposing the batting. I offered to make her another like it, but she really wants me to fix this one. I've tried to do a whip stitch, but these cheap fabrics aren't holding them very well. How would you suggest fixing it?
My daughter had a favorite cloth doll, in a similar condition. You may be able to mend the quilt, much like I mended the doll. For the doll, I took out the stuffing and turned it wrong side out. Without removing any stitching, I place lining fabric to both front and back, then sewed along the original seam line (then restuffed the doll).
For your quilt, maybe you can remove the batting, then sew a lightweight lining to both front and back. If seam lines have been compromised, you may be able to sew alongside them, so that the new lining will prevent any further stress. Then re-sandwich the quilt and . . . at this point, I would consider hand-quilting it together, in a loose fashion. The lining should hold it together but the original fabric will still be fragile.