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How do you attach satin blanket binding?
How do you finish the edge of a Minky blanket?
The first and easiest way to finish the minky blanket, is fold over those edges 1” towards the wrong side (white solid color) of the fabric and sew it down. You can use a zig zag stitch or a coverstitch machine. With the pile of the fabric, those stitches blend right in and you can hardly see them.
What is single fold satin blanket binding?
Wrights single fold satin blanket binding is made of 100-percent polyester colorfast material and comes with satin finish. Perfect for many hemming needs from blankets to home decor and wearables to toys. It has woven edges so binding will not fray and will not loose its luster. Machine washable and dryable.
How wide should Minky binding be?
When working with the Minkee Cuddle fabrics I like to use 2″ strips cut the width of fabric. I recommend using a walking foot and a 1/2″ seam allowance. I like to use a diagonal seam to join the strips. Lay your two strips right sides together as shown just overlapping the selvage edge.
How much satin binding do I need?
To figure out how much blanket binding you need, measure the length of each side of your blanket or quilt and add 4 extra inches. If you would prefer to use a different kind of fabric or a pattern that is not available, you can make your own blanket binding with a 2 in. bias tape maker.
How many yards of blanket binding do I need?
Multiply the number of strips (7) by the width of the strip (2½”) and you need 17½” of fabric. If you work in yards, divide that number by 36 to get a ½ yard and if you work in meters, divide that number by 39 to get .
Do I need bias tape?
Bias tape is perfect for a decorative finish on a curved edge because the bias will bend and ease around the curve. A straight-grain strip will not curve without kinks and warping. Bias is used in many quilting techniques and sewing projects.
Do you match thread to binding or backing?
Tips Before You Start. – Always use a good cotton thread, that matches the binding not the backing of the quilt. If the thread matches both, great – but it’s more important that the thread match the binding. Otherwise, you will find a lot of little stitches on the front of your quilt.
Should I wash Minky fabric before sewing?
No, Since Minky is polyester and does not shrink, you do not need to pre-wash minky fabric. However, you will need Pre-wash any other fabric that is not synthetic like polyester, such as cotton that will be sewn together with the Minky.
How do you fix a Minky blanket?
When you put your minky in the dryer, take a couple of tennis balls and put them inside a pair of clean white socks, then add them to the basin. Drying your blanket with the tennis balls will help the blanket to dry more quickly and maintain fluffiness.
Why are Minky blankets so expensive?
One of the reasons why minky blankets are so expensive is that they are made from extremely soft microfiber polyester fibers. This material is silky soft and soothing, making it feel upscale and luxurious. Fabric of this caliber is more expensive because it is durable and high quality.
Can you bind a quilt with Minky fabric?
When binding a quilt with minky, you will want to have a thicker binding than you would with a cotton binding because of the extra bulk. After the corner has been stitched and trimmed, Kelly shows how to complete the mitered corner by simply folding the minky towards the wrong side.
What needle do I use to sew Minky fabric?
We recommend using a 90/14 stretch needle (we love SCHMETZ needles) when sewing with minky fabrics. Let’s explain. Minky fabric is a knit, so using a stretch needle will help prevent making holes in the fabric and it helps prevent skipped stitches.
Should I use batting with Minky?
Do you use Batting with your minky? I do use batting! My current favorite is Quilter’s Dream Orient batting, but any low-loft batting will do just fine! You can even leave out the batting if you want to go for a thinner quilt.
Should Minky be prewashed?
Prewash Your Cotton Minky does not shrink, so if you are pairing it with cotton (like in this tutorial), make sure to pre-wash the cotton first.
How do you make a closed blanket stitch?
Closed blanket stitch takes the basic stitch and turns it into a row of triangles connected by a shared line. Start with two parallel lines and begin the first stitch on the left side of the top line. Follow the same format as for the basic stitch – out at point A, in at point B, and back out at point C.
What is so special about Minky blankets?
Minky blankets stay softer much longer than typical blankets. They’re 100% polyester, which is thicker and plusher than fleece, which is what most blankets are made from. This more durable fabric means your blanket will stay just as soft and warm as the day you brought it home.
What is the right side of Minky fabric?
It has a right and a wrong side, the short, fluffy directional pile is the right side and there’s a smooth knit on the wrong wide and it has a cross grain stretch.
Which Minky fabric is best?
For the warmest Minky options, choose one of the following longer pile fabrics: Sherpa Minky: this Minky fabric is popular for use as a liner on warm-weather clothing and accessories. Minky Stripe: if you’re looking for a fabric that resembles animal fur, this is a great choice.
