Originally Posted by
sewingpup
Don't know what you are doing, but if you use the interfacing and place on stitching over it, just make sure it is the kind that is meant to be stitched on as some adhesives will gum up your needle and be hard to stitch over. I get so confused when I go in to buy interfacing because there are just so many kinds.
I usually always do Quilt As You Go. If I use sashing on both sides I have no need to 'connect' the batting. But when I do it without sashing, then the batting butts together and you either need to use something to join the batting together, or sew them together with a whip stitch. Using the tape is so much easier and neater than the sewing and less time consuming, I think. Now, since learning that the fusible interfacing will work (as being pretty much the same thing - thanks posters!), then I will start using that. It is so much cheaper than buying the batting tape, usage wise. I am so looking forward to using it without ever buying the batting tape again.
Basically I use Pellon 911FF Fusible Featherweight. It is a fusible featherweight, and I think will work nicely without adding bulk.
I also use the same Pellon 911FF when making appliques (I don't leave raw edges) I basically cut it to the size/shape I need, Sew it to the right side of the fabric with the fusible side facing in to the right side of the fabric. I then make a small slit in the center of the interfacing and then turn the whole thing inside out so that the right side of the fabric is now on the outside and the fusible side of the interfacing is facing to the outside now too. Then I iron it onto my quilt and then sew around the applique. That way, I don't have raw edges on my applique, plus, I don't have to try to turn under tiny seams around the edges of the applique.
Last edited by berrynice; 03-01-2022 at 10:29 AM.