I don't know what the proper name for this fabric is, but it is super soft and it is often found on the same shelf as the fleece, only it does not preform the same as fleece! As tempting as it is to buy this fabric to use for the fleece blankies with the crocheted edges, don't do it! The skip stitch blade will not work with this kind of fabric and before you even start perforating the edges you will end up looking like it snowed all over your pretty black Christmas sweater! The best way to know if you are buying fleece is to check the cut edge...fleece will not fray or ravel.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
All "Fleece" Is Not Created Equal
I don't know what the proper name for this fabric is, but it is super soft and it is often found on the same shelf as the fleece, only it does not preform the same as fleece! As tempting as it is to buy this fabric to use for the fleece blankies with the crocheted edges, don't do it! The skip stitch blade will not work with this kind of fabric and before you even start perforating the edges you will end up looking like it snowed all over your pretty black Christmas sweater! The best way to know if you are buying fleece is to check the cut edge...fleece will not fray or ravel.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful information, thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! I would not have known this!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks for the warning. I would not have known the difference.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Whenever I sew with this stuff I have fluff everywhere in my house. But, I do love the feel of it.
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