Has anyone made anything with 100% polyester? Not clothing.
I have some great 100% polyester, wild colors, prints that I am eager to work with. Got any suggestions? |
Back in her day, my Mom made several quilts of polyester and they have held up well and still look great.
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I made quilts for the car when we travel.. they hold up like iron in the wash.. and are super warm.. I machine pieced and string tied them.. Mine are scrappy 4 inch squares..
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Years ago, I made quilts with polyester, and not knowing any better, I just cut big blocks and sewed them together. Now, I would probably stabilize them before cutting. I would definately do big blocks, because of the bulk in the seams. And believe me, they will last for YEARS. I just put a third backing on one that I had made for my daughter 20 years ago. Colors are a little faded, but still very warm. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Look forward to seeing pictures of finished quilts.
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is it poly double knit
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Originally Posted by Holice
is it poly double knit
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It's not the easiest to work with, the seams don't press and stay flat, but it won't ever wear out. Go for it, I would use just a light batting though.
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Originally Posted by pocoellie
It's not the easiest to work with, the seams don't press and stay flat, but it won't ever wear out. Go for it, I would use just a light batting though.
I used some and found this to be true. Also, it frays a lot so I ended up serging the seams. |
Could you narrow that down a bit?
Is it a thin, silky type fabric? a robust double-knit? Stretchy? Nor stretchy? (Some knits have very little stretch - ask me how I know that!) |
Have several double knit quilts, one is in the tumbler pattern very heavy, just front and cotton on back no loft.
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