Susan Sanders

I have been asked to make a baby quilt from a bride's maid dress. The bride is now pregnant and the baby is due soon. The material is polyester and I am planning to make a quilt using 3" squares and using minky for the backing.

My problem is that the polyester seems to be fraying somewhat and I don't want it to ravel. Would it be best to apply iron on fusible light weight interfacing to the back of the fabric? I would do this before cutting out the squares and then sewing them together.

Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you,

Buckeye Rose

Pinking shears will also minimize raveling of the edges.

ssnare

Polyester melts when heat is applied and it should not be used for a baby quilt because it melts and will adhere to a baby's skin if there is a fire. This is unsafe for a baby.

MaryMo

My suggestion would be to make larger blocks and 1/2" seams. How are you quilting it? If tying it, you may want to zigzag around each block before sewing together. Great use of recycling into the next generation ....

Jbug

I understand the sentimentality of this quilt idea, but it is very dangerous for the baby involved. I would talk to the mother about having it used as a decoration in the nursery and not actually for the baby.

Susan Sanders

I understand the dangers and if I make this quilt I am going to warn her of the dangers involved. She will have to decide if she wants it to be made or not.

Thank you Jbug and ssnare for the warning! I really appreciate the information.

nativetexan

make it a wall quilt. something lovely and memorable. not for use in the crib. good luck.

Holice

starch the edges.
Lots of baby quilts were made of poly in the 70's

What is the fibre content of Minkie? Isn't it poly or a blend?

Susan Sanders

Thank you for all of the suggestions and information. I like the idea of the wall hanging. Micky is polyester. I try to make something unique!

Jingle

I would use it and probably cut with pinking shears to halt the raveling. Poly would be fine but will be very slippery and maybe too warm.