batting for placaemats??
When making placemats what do you use for batting??
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I always like to use flannel as it makes the placemat sit flat- no lumps or bumps for drinks etc to tip - and they also dry quickly when washed rather than using a much thicker wadding.
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I use thermolan(sp).. It is very thin and flexible..a batting used in clothing.....
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I use fusible fleece.
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Before I found Bosal or Craf-Tex forms, I used flannel. The forms are double sided fusible and give the mats a consistent shape and size. They seem expensive, but to me, they're worth it. My work looks much more professional with them.
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Thermolam or that heat resistant stuff that has the shiny foil look to one side. Sorry, but the name escapes me at the moment!
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I use Stiff Stuff from Lazy Girl Designs. It provides body, but is soft...washes up nice too! http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/sew-l...in-interfacing
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The first placemats I made I used warm & natural cotton batting but prewashed it first; they did OK, still crinkled a little after washing finished mats. The next ones I made I tried a low lift Mountain Mist poly batting and they did fine with little crinkling. Then I used a layer of prewashed flannel and think I like them best as they are the thinnest and stay the flattest.
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I used my scraps of Hobbs 80/20 batting.
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I use poly felt. It doesn't shrink, is completely washable, lies flat, is relatively inexpensive.
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