What is fabric backing called?
Knit backing is permanently bonded to the back of fabrics, adding body, resiliency, and durability while eliminating seam slippage. This fabric backing makes lightweight fabrics such as silks, cottons, and chenilles more suitable for upholstery use.
How wide should a quilt sleeve be?
Most quilt shows require a sleeve about 4″ wide. You can use the same fabric that you used for your quilt backing, so that the sleeve blends in, or you can use a different fabric or even muslin.
How do you hang a quilt on the wall without sewing?
Here’s the quick and dirty:
- Separate strips and press two strips together until they click.
- Clean the wall where the quilt will hang with rubbing alcohol.
- Let the command strips (both on the wall and on the clothespin) cure for an hour.
- Hang your quilt on the wall and admire!
How do you sew a tube to the back of a quilt?
Sew together with a 1/2″ seam allowance. Press the seam allowance open. Place the open seam against the quilt’s back. Center and pin the top edge of the tube to the back of the quilt, about 1/2″ below the binding. Use a whipstitch to sew the top edge of the tube to the quilt backing.
How do you sew a sleeve to a quilt?
Fold the strip lengthwise, wrong sides together, aligning raw edges. Center the folded strip along the top edge of the quilt, against the backing, aligning its matched raw edges with the edge of the quilt. Sew the sleeve to the quilt with an approximate 1/8″ seam allowance.
How do you bind a Quilt without a sleeve?
If you plan to use the tucked method to end double-fold binding, start binding on a side without the sleeve to help avoid bulk from extra layers of fabric. Attach the Sleeve to the Quilt Smooth the sleeve downward along the quilt backing and then make a 1/2-inch fold along its length to create a pleat.
What is a quilt hanging sleeve?
A quilt hanging sleeve can be permanent or temporary and it can be sewn on after or at the same time you apply binding. A hanging sleeve allows a quilt to hang evenly, preventing the stretch that nearly always occurs when you secure the project to a wall with a series of pins or other fasteners.