Help I've cut a tiny hole in my backing
02-28-2011, 12:45 PM
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I use fusable Pellon on the inside. If you did what I am always doing; accidently slicing the fabric in the seam line when using the seam ripper. I press a light weight fusable Pellon to the inside of the seam area covering the cut spot and surrounding area about 2 inches. Then I just sew the seam. Check the exposed area, and if I see the slit area is on the outside, I use fray check and let it dry. If that doesn't work, I applique. By the way, just love your quilt.
02-28-2011, 12:47 PM
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Yep, I'm always having little accidents like that.
If you have sticky stabilizer (which is mainly used for embroidery) cut a little piece to cover the tear. Peel off the backing and place the sticky part over the tear. Works wonders and stays strong, too. You can even sew right over top of it.
If you need a piece of sticky, I will send you a scrap. I save just about every piece because you can repair with it!!
If you have sticky stabilizer (which is mainly used for embroidery) cut a little piece to cover the tear. Peel off the backing and place the sticky part over the tear. Works wonders and stays strong, too. You can even sew right over top of it.
If you need a piece of sticky, I will send you a scrap. I save just about every piece because you can repair with it!!
02-28-2011, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by grammy17
The hole is in the joining seam. I'll have to get some fray check. Looked at it yesterday and didn't pick it up.
02-28-2011, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by slk350
what about maybe an iron on patch used for repairs..on the underside ??
and it washes well too!
Iron the patch on and forget it. If you need to you can put a sliver of fabric on it to fill the hole and iron the whole thing together.
02-28-2011, 06:04 PM
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I cut some threads off a finished quilt once and made a tiny nick right on the front. I stitched it with some thread and put a purchased tiny Lady bug applique over it- stitched down really well! I told my friend that I had put something "special" just for her on the quilt- she just had to find it. She loved it.
03-01-2011, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ganny
Originally Posted by grammy17
I'll post a picture when I've got it put back together. At least the seams are lining up better. I've bled on it--got the blood out with cold water, cut the hole which I patched and sewn this part three times. Sure hope my GD appreciates it. Couldn't have done it with out the people on this board. Wouldn't have tackled it with out the things I've learned here. I love you all.
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