Here is one for all of you smart cities out there. Is it possible to substitute felt for low loft batting?

I think we need more clarification as to what you are actually using it for. I use felt when I make my quilted bags. It's wayyyyy cheaper than batting and gives the bag more body. I include washing intructions that say "Hand wash in cool water and line dry". Mine is 72" wide and comes on a bolt. It is 100% recycled poly, and the bolt label says it can be machine washed and dried. I get it at JoAnns. Hope this helps.

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by elaine45 30 Oct 2008

Thanks for your info. I have actually given up on the project..it was to make coffee selves for paper cups but way too time consuming. But your info is very useful.

Well, I must be using up a lot of guardian angels again. Washable felt? I thought all felt was washable, and wash my felt regularly. I'm talking synthetic, not real wool felt. Since it's so much cheaper than batting, I often use it for lap-quilt linings, etc. with no problems. My motto is "if it doesn't go in the washer, it doesn't live in my house." The cats don't appreciate the spin cycle much, I must say, hee hee hee. Seriously, am I doing "ignorance is bliss" again? I wouldn't use it for hot-pad type things, because it might melt, but other than that, I've been having a felting good time. Hmmm. Marji

If you are making sleeves for paper coffee cups (that is what I figured you were saying you were doing), you could certainly use wool felt (the more expensive type, of course) between layers of fabric for the insulating properties. It really wouldn't be something you would want to wash much (if at all) but I think it would work just fine.

I agree with Lillian, I don't think it will work quite well.

I do not think this would be a good idea. there is a lot of differences n felt & the batting.*

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by elaine45 30 Oct 2008

Thanks...

I've used felt for coasters and small projects without any problems. I made a bunch of can coozies. The felt is denser than batting, so you might not want to use to dense of a design.

Test it out and see how you like it.

If you are going to wash it I wouldn't think so. Unless there is a washable felt. You can use flannel or another thin blanket.

It really depends on the project :0 Sorry I can't answer without know what you are doing BUT here's a *

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by elaine45 29 Oct 2008

Thanks..I was thinking about using it to make coffee selves for paper cups but it takes way too long for my liking...