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I just finished binding this quilt and found a tear on the front! How do I fix that?![ATTACH=CONFIG]482390[/ATTACH]
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Ouch, I will be watching this thread...someone will have an idea for you. Might help to see a photo the whole quilt. Hope you can fix the tear without it looking like it has been patched over. Sorry for you troubles
Judy in Phx, AZ |
I would insert a small piece of fusible inside the tear, then press the torn fabric back into place. Would then cut a matching patch from fabric, turn under edges and hand applique over the tear. It's highly likely no one but you will ever know it's there!
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Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 6794909)
I would insert a small piece of fusible inside the tear, then press the torn fabric back into place. Would then cut a matching patch from fabric, turn under edges and hand applique over the tear. It's highly likely no one but you will ever know it's there!
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I think with that large a tear I would resquare the quilt, an inch or whatever is needed all around, and then rebind it. You might want to mark whatever measurement in from each side of the quilt, attach your binding using that marking, and then cut off the excess.
I'm assuming that is a solid border. I've also seen appliques used to cover a tear, but I don't think that would work in this spot. Hope this helps! |
I've appliqued a small heart or star, my special love hug...er. bo boo cover upper.
or fix from behind as stated earlier |
If you have a scrap of the fabric you could very carefully match the pattern and applique it over the tear. Other than that, a flower or a star, with maybe a couple more added so it likes like it was planned rather than a mistake.
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With it so close to the edge I might trim and re-bind. Other than that I would slip a piece of fusible into the hole and carefully position the flap closed and press to seal. If I had some of the same fabric I might try an invisible matching patch. Of course that won't be noticeable but will still leave a repair spot. I might add an appliqué over it and strategically place a few more appliqués in the border to disguise the addition.
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Same here!!
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 6794912)
Prism99 is right. That is the same suggestion I would have posted.
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That just makes you want to cry! Hope you come up with a good solution to your problem.
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