How to Back a Quilt with Minky Fabric
Whether you call it Plush, Minky, or Fuzzy Fabric – this cozy, stretchy polyester blend is a surefire way to guarantee the most cuddly quilt you can imagine, but not without it’s downsides! Many people find sewing with Minky fabric to be quite challenging as it slips & slides all around, can stretch & pucker like you’ve never seen, and tends to leave fuzzy lint everywhere! I am here to help alleviate your fears and teach you the best practices to make Minky your new BFF sewing fabric!
I have been backing many of my quilts with cozy Minky since my 2nd quilt and I have learned a LOT along the way! I hope these tips and tricks help you take the plunge! If you're ready for your Minky Quilt, let's dive in!
How to use Minky fabric for Quilt Backing tutorial: https://homemadeemilyjane.com/how-to-use-minky-fabric-for-quilt-backing/
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quilt binding tutorials:
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Part 2 - https://homemadeemilyjane.com/quilt-binding-machine-sewing/
Part 3 - https://homemadeemilyjane.com/quilt-binding-by-hand/
Backing a Quilt with Minky Fabrics
00:00 - Everything you need to know about using Minky fabric to back a quilt
00:27 - What is Minky Fabric?
01:17 - Design Variations of Shannon Fabrics Cuddle
03:25 - Width of Fabric for Minky quilt backs
04:11 - Can long arm quilters use Minky as quilt backs?
04:48 - Is backing a quilt with Minky more difficult than cotton?
05:15 - Keeping your sewing area tidy
06:10 - Should you use Batting when backing a quilt with Minky?
06:50 - To Pre-wash your fabrics or not?
08:05 - Tips for Basting a Quilt with Minky
09:16 - Quilting a Quilt with Minky Backing
10:08 - Binding tips for Minky quilts
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