fleece dilemma

[Sierra]

Hey everyone! I was just wondering how you guys get your quilt batting shaped back to normal after drying your liners?

 

[TheNobleFight]

We stopped using batting...
Unless it is cross section quilted every inch, to half an inch. The batting will separate from the edges, and ball up in a corner. Then you have the cut all the stitching and remove it. You can use quilted batting, but it is pretty pricey.
Most people here are using 2 layers of fleece sewn together. We have chins that stomp, and therefore we use 3 layers. Anything more than that, and you will need a commercial surging machine to keep it together. Or you could cut everything, and take it to a upholstery shop, patio furniture repair, Sail maker, etc...

Ro is going to play with this Husqvarna embroidery machine and see if we can make a 3D headstone for Bowie our vampire chin. Anyone have a Dongle???

 

[Essentia]

I use two layers of fleece with a towel in the middle. It absorbs what I need it to without separating like batting does.

 

[Sierra]

Well I have used a towel in between on two of my layers but I think it's hard for the sewing machine but I might try it again because that was the first time I have used a sewing machine since 8th grade. Any other ideas?

 

[TheNobleFight]

No way... You will probably break the needle before you break the machine.
As long as it does not bog down severely, and you use 110/18G needles or larger, you should be fine. Ro uses an old 1970's sewing machine most of the time, I have one of those cheapo Brother machines from Walmart.

 

[Essentia]

I use the cheapest needles and the cheapest sewing machine walmart sells and it sews my liners just fine. I think mine is a cheapo Singer.

 

[alli713]

You can sew a towel in between fleece no problem. I don't use an extra durable needle, and it's just fine.

 

[Sierra]

Ok. I will have to try that tomorrow then since we are going anywhere. Thanks