What do you use muslin for?
#32
I have used muslin for lots of different things. I have used it to make a pattern for clothing which can be altered and adjusted before cutting into the expensive stuff. I've used it for doll bodies as well. Also have used it for piecing and backing, and for practice for machine embroidery and FMQ. I made a double wedding ring quilt, pieced and quilted entirely by hand--I used muslin for the centers of the rings and also for the backing. It turned out beautiful.
I've found that you can buy some muslin really cheap and it doesn't look too bad until you wash it. Some of the really cheap stuff shrinks and wrinkles so badly after washing that it won't smooth out no matter what you do to it. I would suggest that before buying an entire bolt of muslin, that you purchase a small piece of the exact same kind and put it through the washer and dryer and then see how it turns out.
I've found that you can buy some muslin really cheap and it doesn't look too bad until you wash it. Some of the really cheap stuff shrinks and wrinkles so badly after washing that it won't smooth out no matter what you do to it. I would suggest that before buying an entire bolt of muslin, that you purchase a small piece of the exact same kind and put it through the washer and dryer and then see how it turns out.
#36
As most of the others have said, I've used muslin for the back of my hand stitching projects, Hawaiian quilt pillows. It makes for a nice material to sandwich the batting in, because in the end, I always use a nicer fabric to make the back of the pillowcase--> the muslin won't be visible anyway.
#37
I am inexperienced too. I use muslin for backing and sometimes as a background fabric. I also use muslin to make patterns that fit correctly. (I sew lots of wedding dresses and formals, as well as clothing for my family and extended family). That is why I am scrap-happy :wink:
#38
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Originally Posted by craftydeb
I bought several yards of a thick muslin at Sirs in Fayetteville last time I was there... I'm planning on using it as batting in place mats! It is much cheaper than the thinnest batting I can find - no, I didn't think it up on my own - I read it online. Some things I would never think of - others I'm a whiz at!
#40
I use Ecology Cloth which is a higher grade of muslin that I get from New England Quilt Supply. I recently ordered 3 - 40 yd bolts..sold 1 bolt to a friend, and sold 3/4 of another bolt to another quilting buddy and kept one bolt for my cousin and me to use on a vintage looking quilt we're both making ..will use it on the top for the "plain" blocks and also will use for backing..There definitely are different grades so buyer beware..the cheap stuff at Joanns is not what I'd put in a quilt for sure but I have used it in the past to make pillowcase quilt storage pillowcases that I gave to each customer I quilted for. I may use some of the extra I have of the Ecology cloth and whip some of them up..clients loved them..easy and quick with a serger. I always use my Logo stamp to remind them of me..LOL
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