In cleaning out closets, basement storage areas, etc... I've come across clothes I made for my children when they were little, including some nice corduroy...
Can I use corduroy? maybe with denim? or flannel? What do you know about using corduroy? Are there any considerations (like when using flannel combined with cotton...)? |
I have used it to make walker bags, etc for the veterans.
I would use it to make quilts with maybe denim or other heavy fabric,,,, doubt I would put any batting in it tho.. it will be heavy enough as it is. |
Corduroy makes a great throw for a man and is very warm. I made one for my step-dad and tied it instead of quilting and he loves it. Used light flannel for the batting.
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I have made quite a few denim and corduroy quilts. I alternate one denim one corduroy block till I get the size I want. Have fun, you will enjoy seeing the pieces in your quilt and remember those days when your babies were little.
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I made a corduroy quilt many moons ago... it was HEAVY when it was done. Other than that it was Ok to make a quilt with.
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Corduroy makes a nice, heavy quilt. I hate the mess it makes when cutting and sewing but worth the effort.
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Can also use it to make bags!!
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Like Bluteddi, I've used corduroy to make various bags, backpacks and clothes, but never quilts. It makes an awesome backpack/grocery bag size bag that really wears well.
I'm glad flannel/tied together works, because corduroy is one of my favorite materials and I'd like to get back into using it again. Thanks for asking the question! |
Yep...used corduroy a few times (love it)....I am even wearing my corduroy jeans today (You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl:)).
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I've been told if its a lightweight you can mix it with cotton in a quilt
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