Tim-tex in purse...how to quilt?
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Tim-tex in purse...how to quilt?
Trying to make a large purse for a gift and she likes a stiff purse. So I made a sleeve between front and inside and inserted Timtex.
Would it work to do a bit of FM or straight line quilting with the timtex inserted? Don't want to have to rip it as this fabric was rather pricey and I don't have more.
Would it work to do a bit of FM or straight line quilting with the timtex inserted? Don't want to have to rip it as this fabric was rather pricey and I don't have more.
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Ok, I made a sandwich with scraps of the fabric, the thin batting and a scrap of Timtex.
My Juki TL-98 handled it just fine for straight line stitching. I think I will lengthen the stitch a little. I haven't tried FM but have decided to just do straight lines on this purse.
Thanks for your help....
My Juki TL-98 handled it just fine for straight line stitching. I think I will lengthen the stitch a little. I haven't tried FM but have decided to just do straight lines on this purse.
Thanks for your help....
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I made 165 Fabric bowls with Timtex for a wedding reception, quilted everyone of them, using my Viking I use for most of my sewing. Timtex is easy to machine quilt. Put together a small (sandwich - make yourself a coaster) and try it out before working on the purse.
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Almost finished...Did straight line quilting as it is such a busy pattern. Also using a piece of the Timtex on the bottom of the purse so that the inside has a solid bottom.
Thanks again for all the help...
Thanks again for all the help...
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Glad it worked out for you. I tried using Timtex on a tote bag; I didn't have any trouble quilting it as I was just doing straight lines. However, I couldn't sew across the corners like you're supposed to and I tried 3 different machines. Ended up giving the unfinished project to the cat to sleep on. And she doesn't like it because it's so hard!
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