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Old 09-25-2011, 07:16 AM
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I am making table toppers for Christmas. I don't know what kind of batting would be best or none at all? I don't want them to be heavy as they won't drape nice on the table. Any suggestions?
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Old 09-25-2011, 07:19 AM
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Flannel, both as backing and batting.
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Old 09-25-2011, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BeckyL
Flannel, both as backing and batting.
I would use flannel as well -- make sure you shrink it very well before you use it
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Flannel...preshrunk at least twice for shrinkage.
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If it is to lay flat on the table I use Deco Bond with thin batting or flannel. If it is to drape over the table I use Fairfield traditional poly. It's thin and smooth. It gives a good drape and body to the project.
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a low loft batt- poly's work well because they do not tend to shrink like cottons.
flannel or even just a layer of muslin works well too-
the battings that say they are good for clothing/home dec projects- low loft- low shrinkage.
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