Have a ?? on pkg batting
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Have a ?? on pkg batting
Im here at home sewing I have 2 blocks done, but wont post any thing yet Anyhow the ? i have is batting that are in plastic covers when you buy batting do any of yous take it out of the plastic cover or leave it in the plastic cover until ready to use This came to mind as i was sewing Don-isewman
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Im here at home sewing I have 2 blocks done, but wont post any thing yet Anyhow the ? i have is batting that are in plastic covers when you buy batting do any of yous take it out of the plastic cover or leave it in the plastic cover until ready to use This came to mind as i was sewing Don-isewman
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I keep mine in the package and then yes, I air fluff in the dryer to get folds and creases out. If the batting is really crunkled up I run a towel through the wash and then put it in with the batting on low and watch it carefully. I typically use poly batts and you have to really watch even low heat. With something like warm and natural it's a little easier to do low heat.
#7
I keep mine in the package so I don't mess it up before I am ready to use it. I do measure my finished top to be sure package batting is large enough or not to large were I would have a lot to cut away a bunch. I prefer to buy my batting by the bolt. Once a year I usually buy 2 bolts of the same wt poly bat and a single bolt of W&N.
#9
I like to get my backing arranged on my tables and fastened down for basting and then place the batting lightly on top; I do this usually the day before I'm planning to pin baste. That being said, I have been known to press a cotton batting because I just didn't think it was flat enough.