Dumb beginner question
09-19-2012, 09:23 AM
#31
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I just used Hobbs 80/20 against the presser feet and had no problem at all. The backing was on top of the batting and the top was on top of that - I had to leave an opening and turn it right side out after sewing. It worked fine, go for it.
09-19-2012, 09:48 AM
#33
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There are no dumb questions, only inquiring minds.
I personally would not use batting on the bottom of what I was sewing because of the lint that would get into the bobbin area. If I wanted to sew with exposed batting I would have the batting on the top. That's just me, and I'm a little bit obsessive about keeping my machine clean and oiled, at least all my friends tell me I'm a bit obsessive about it.
amh
Saskatoon sk
I personally would not use batting on the bottom of what I was sewing because of the lint that would get into the bobbin area. If I wanted to sew with exposed batting I would have the batting on the top. That's just me, and I'm a little bit obsessive about keeping my machine clean and oiled, at least all my friends tell me I'm a bit obsessive about it.
amh
Saskatoon sk
09-19-2012, 05:21 PM
#37
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If you are doing pot holder size, you could place a piece of newspaper print or low weight copy paper under the batting. Remove the paper when finished. Use a seam ripper to snip the paper in between the sewn seams. Fold back the paper along the seam and it should snap off.
You could also use the very very thin cotton fabrics sold in some local retailers and place on the other side of the batting. Then sew the 2 sides together. I have seen this thin fabric at $2.00 a yard locally, so if concerned about the lint from the batting, the cost is minimal vs. cleaning the machine constantly. That thin layer of fabric is not going to make a difference in the middle of the potholders.
You could also use the very very thin cotton fabrics sold in some local retailers and place on the other side of the batting. Then sew the 2 sides together. I have seen this thin fabric at $2.00 a yard locally, so if concerned about the lint from the batting, the cost is minimal vs. cleaning the machine constantly. That thin layer of fabric is not going to make a difference in the middle of the potholders.
09-19-2012, 10:24 PM
#38
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If you are making pot holders, cotton batting is not enough insulation. You need the stuff for pot holders, my mind is not rembering the name. I know as I made pot holders with just cotton batting and have got burnt hands. You can buy this insulated batting at Joann's.
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