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This has been dropped off to me as I have an order for 4 pairs of drawstring pants. This is minky fabric I have made one pillow before with Minky & I found it really slippery & difficult to sew. Not to mention how badly it sheds! I am looking for any tips to make it better & easier to sew. I have only a week to make them. I appreciate all the help that I can get.
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Is it for baby or adult size.I've never tried minky fabric so I wouldn't know.
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2 men 2 women it was hard for me my first time & so far not a fan but maybe this time I will do better
60484✽
have you check on youtube? they usually have tutorials for everything...
67271✽
found you some tips on you tube,google it for even more
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http://www.sewmuchado.com/2012/02/tips-for-sewing-with-minky-fabric.html
www.sewmuchado.com
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okay pin walking foot & a 14 needle got it & it all bares repeating with me so I can retain the information, a good bit too thanks
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFEJoYYLOO8
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thanks this was helpful
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one more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI_PQu9SARU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI_PQu9SARU
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ok pin pin & more pins. GOOD TIPS & match the nap also good thanks
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pin, pin, pin, and when you think you have enough, pin some more. The pins work better across the material, instead of the long way. Don't take pins out until you are on top of them. Good luck!
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And pin, pin pattern on material, it will shift.
299559✽
Do I need to add stabilizer on either the top or the bottom of this fabric?
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You certainly may. I am wondering if a liquid goo treatment would work.
not sure what a liquid goo treatment is?
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Use a walking foot if you have one. It moves the fabric alot easier through the machine.
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Thanks that is another one to remember.
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Wonder if starching the whole piece would make it more stable and easier to work with. May even keep some of the shredding down. On slippery fabric I've cut long strips of tissue paper and pinned that on to help with the presser foot glide.
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That tissue paper may just be a really good idea better then wss. not even going to try to starch this as I can not wash it before I sent them to the client?
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Do you have a serger?If so, you can pin further in than you ordinally would and serge down the seam in a jiffy-take the pins out after you have the seam done. My other advice comes from experience;1.close your sewing room door to keep the fuzz in or it will be all over the house 2.keep one of those sticky rollers for lint handy!!
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Oh wow that is a very good tip thanks so much! I have a serger too but I find it ripples too much so I must be doing something wrong there?
35675✽
Show us the finished pants! After reading all the replies, I think I'll stay away from minky!!
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but it is so soft & so warm too. LOL I will show when I can & I hope for the best too
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Wouldn't drawstring pants made from that fabric make the people look as big as houses? Is it for a fancy dress party?
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No fancy party? it is for the Santa Claus Parade & here it is COLD so these will help to keep them warm.
O.K. I understand. I was hoping it wasn't for everyday wear.
they sure won't get lost in the crowd and they will stand out in the snow
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vickiannette
24 Nov 2013
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I have never used this, but after reading the posts I am wondering if spray baste glue might stop it moving???
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ps You may need your sunglasses on, with this HiViz colour!!!
not sure what this is or what you mean sorry, how would this work? what am I spraying & where?
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dragonflyer
25 Nov 2013
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I would use a serger...cut a bit bigger than the pattern seam allowance...serge the seam... Minke is stretchy so hopefully you have a differential feed control knob...the higher the setting the tighter and less ripple you get...take a piece and practice the settings...if you don't have a differential setting...make sure you don't stretch as you are feeding...let it feed itself to try to avoid the "wave"...once it is serged, you shouldn't have a fraying problem...I have made baby quilts with is using a serger and it works like a dream...
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I have made one pair & have had this ripple on the hem? I will try the serger to see if I have any better luck with maybe a rolled hem?
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I have to say when I've used faux fur, fuzzy fabric or minky the serger has been my friend. As suggested practice a little to work out the ripple situation. The serger makes the work go so quickly and you don't have to worry about shedding from the cut fabric. I love it when somebody says "ooooh, it looks just like clothes from the store". It really does finish it nicely. Have fun!
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I will try the serger thanks
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Loralie if you must use your sewing machine you could place and pin the fabric between two layers of tearaway stabiliser which will help stop the slipping.
I would keep a vacuum cleaner handy, turned on, no nozzle just use the hose, place it strategically on your cutting table, but not so it will suck up the fabric (LOL!), then as you cut the fabric flick any fibers towards the nozzle.
Have fun. hugs n roses, Meg
I would keep a vacuum cleaner handy, turned on, no nozzle just use the hose, place it strategically on your cutting table, but not so it will suck up the fabric (LOL!), then as you cut the fabric flick any fibers towards the nozzle.
Have fun. hugs n roses, Meg
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a very good idea my friend! thanks