stiff backing fabric
02-28-2020, 05:24 AM
#2
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when it comes to backing fabric, stiff is a good thing.
there's nothing worse than flippy floppy fabric back there, risking wrinkles, puckers, and who knows what else.
since i always starch the heck out of my fabrics, stiff means less work.
(if you plan to use basting spray to fuse the batting and back, i recommend you was the backing once more to get rid of the fabric softener.)
also, it will soften over time.
there's nothing worse than flippy floppy fabric back there, risking wrinkles, puckers, and who knows what else.
since i always starch the heck out of my fabrics, stiff means less work.
(if you plan to use basting spray to fuse the batting and back, i recommend you was the backing once more to get rid of the fabric softener.)
also, it will soften over time.
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02-28-2020, 09:05 AM
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Have had clients get wide backing from a particular store that came in precut sizes. It is less expensive but it will never get softer. Have tried everything. I think it may be because of quality of cotton or extremely high thread count.
02-28-2020, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by FWLover
Have had clients get wide backing from a particular store that came in precut sizes. It is less expensive but it will never get softer. Have tried everything. I think it may be because of quality of cotton or extremely high thread count.
That's what I was thinking was the thread count on this fabric has to be very high which is what you would want for a backing. I it has already been washed then washing it again would not do much good except as said above to get out the softener residue. It should be a good thought to have purchased high quality fabric that should last for many many years.
02-28-2020, 12:39 PM
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I, too, starch the living daylights out of my backing before sandwiching the fabric. It's much easier to get a smooth backing that way. The backing I used on a quilt I made for my husband was quite stiff but softened up nicely after it was quilted and washed.
