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AtHomeSewing 10-19-2010 08:19 PM
Oh so soft!! :-D

Here are some tips that I saved:

Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.

Jackie R 10-20-2010 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I love working with minkee! It stretches a lot in one direction and not much in the other. What I do is use the 505 basting spray and it stays put. If you are worried about the spray being in a baby quilt, then wash it afterwards.

If you are using just two big pieces and sewing them right sides together, then turning, I would then use a pretty decorative stitch - like a small heart of flower, and tack it down in several places just so it holds it shape.
I like the idea of using small decorative stitches to tack it down in several places. Thanks for the tips.

Jackie R 10-20-2010 11:34 AM
Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
Oh so soft!! :-D

Here are some tips that I saved:

Use a walking foot to prevent slippage.
When sewing Minkee to another fabric, place the Minkee on the bottom.
Pin the edges at 1 1/2" intervals.
Minkee stretches on the width, but is stable parallel to the selvage edge. If you're sewing right angles, start with the side that runs parallel to the selvage.
If you're piecing Minkee, be aware of the direction of the nap on the soft, textured side when cutting. Depending on the project, you may want your nap to all smooth out in the same direction, for example in a garment; or you may not mind if they are random as in a pieced quilt.
Good tips - thank you!

jljack 10-20-2010 11:35 AM
I always use my walking foot to sew anything that feels like Minky. Really, it's the only way to do it.

knlsmith 10-20-2010 12:07 PM
I have some of the fluffy stuff that is like minky, but longer fibers. I could just live in the stuff. Hmm, wonder if I could make some jammas and where it to work? LOL


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