apparel fabric in quilts
I have a LOT of apparel fabric and want to know if I can use any of it in a quilt. The ones I'm most interested in right now are a linen type but not as soft as linen. I know I was originally going to make a jackets out of them so I have at least 3 or 4 yards. I have one each of pink and white. They do ravel easily so I'd have to serge them, I'm sure. Suggestions or advice????
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There are many quilts made that don't use quilting cotton. Victorian Crazy quilts used velvet, taffeta, satins etc. I think I would do the whole quilt top in the same fabric so you can sew it with your serger. There are some patterns for all serger quilts also.
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Thank you!!! Just being a beginner (I've only made t-shirt quilts) this is great to know!!!
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welcome to the board. it's your quilt, you can use what you wish. sometimes i don't have the right color cotton, but have it in a cotton/poly blend. i don't do this for my best quilts... usually just for utility quilts.
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Use whatever you want in a quilt! Enjoy your fabric and make a beautiful one-of-a-kind quilt. I don't believe in "rules" for quilting. Life is too short. Have fun! :)
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My only problem with fabric that ravels is that sometimes the seams come apart. If you're going to serge it then it should be fine.
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Another thing to consider is care of the quilt when it's done. Is the fabric washable, or are you going to have to dry clean it?
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I make dolls and use my apparel stash for a lot of their clothes. I did one of my baby quilts for my son with his Dad and I hand appliquéd on it, I used denim for Daddy's overalls. It's on my profile if you want to see. Love getting creative with different fabrics, never know what you'll come up with!
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I want to know about this also. My husband has recently ruined a couple of his shirts and I'm thinking of cutting them up. I guess fabric content should be taken into consideration huh?
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If it is washable you can put it in a quilt! Different textures can add interest. Lots of quilts are made from clothing pieces that have been deconstructed like shirts, ties and jeans. Go for it!!
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