- Cut and tie your thread. The low-tech and old-fashioned way to deal with a fraying edge is to fix it with a needle and thread.
- Thread your needle. Take the unknotted end of your thread and grasp it between your thumb and forefinger.
- Insert the needle from back to front to create a whipstitch. Hold your fabric with the front or finished side facing up.
- Repeat your stitch to finish the edge. Place your needle again on the back of the fabric, next to the spot where you inserted it for your first stitch.
- Tie off the thread after the last stitch. Turn to the back of the fabric. ...
How can I repair a quilt that has been damaged?
My best advice was to remove the binding plus a couple of inches where the worst damage was occurring, then use this fabric to repair the center of the quilt. Some spots like this one were in a straight line with plenty of fabric left. Those could be resewn with a satin stitch in matching color thread.
How do you fix a fraying edge on fabric?
With the fabric’s edge laid out in front of you horizontally, place the tape along the top of the edge. Cover about 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) of the fabric’s edge with the tape. Let the excess tape fix the fabric loosely to your work surface. Cut a new, clean line through the taped fabric, below the fraying edge.
How do you fix an open seam in a quilt?
Close the open/frayed seam by folding the fabric back into place. This is a short repair, only about an inch long, so I did not use needles, but for a longer repair, a few needles will help the fabric to stay in place.
How do you patch the front of a quilt?
Lay the pieced patch (for front of quilt) onto cotton in a color that matches the back. Trace patch onto cotton, mark 3/16 inch all around it, and cut out around outer line; pin this patch over hole and, turning edges under 3/16 inch as you go, sew using a slipstitch: Insert needle through a folded edge, and pull thread up through it.
How to rebind a vintage quilt?
How to sew a quilt with tape?
How to make a quilt with a template?
How to make a quilt with 100 percent cotton?
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How do you fix a tattered quilt?
How to Repair an Old Quilt – 5 OptionsPatch It. The simplest way to repair an old quilt with a big hole is to patch it. ... Stitch Away. With smaller holes and rips, simple stitches can be used to mend the fabric. ... Deconstruct and Start Again. ... Applique Patches. ... Recreate Your Old Quilt.
How do you fix a wavy border on a quilt?
0:0312:15How to fix a Wavy Quilt Border~Quilt Surgery with MistyFuse - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd I can pull it a little bit this way and hold it a little bit that way and overlap that and thatMoreAnd I can pull it a little bit this way and hold it a little bit that way and overlap that and that works nicely it takes out oh my about a half an inch of fullness right there.
How do you finish the edge of a quilt?
10:5314:11How to Bind and Finish a Quilt - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAlong the inside of the quilt come up and just pick up a little bit of that fold put that needleMoreAlong the inside of the quilt come up and just pick up a little bit of that fold put that needle right back into the court back run it along the edge. And pick up the fold.
Why are the edges of my quilt wavy?
You may be stretching the quilt itself or your binding fabric. Pulling on either of these can result in one being slightly longer than the other and causing the quilt edges to wave.
What causes wavy binding on a quilt?
Unfortunately, quilters often pull this outer edge flat, trying to make those soft ripples disappear as they attach the binding. Instead, you are stretching out the very outer edge, resulting in waves when the binding is sewn down! Another culprit to waves on an otherwise flat quilt is fabric tautness.
Which one is used to finish quilt edges?
1. French Fold Binding. Also known as double fold binding, this technique is the tried and true way to bind your quilt. You begin by taking fabric strips, typically at least 2.5” wide, and fold and press them lengthwise before sewing them around the quilt's edge.
What is the edge of a quilt called?
Borders: Strips of fabric that frame the edges of the quilt. You can have one or many borders in a quilt top. You may also have borders surrounding your quilt blocks, also known as sashing, or as part of quilt block design.
How do you make a border for a quilt?
4:016:55How to Make a Quilt Border: Cutting and Measuring - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd again I just slide my small mat underneath hair. And use my ruler and rotary cutter to sliceMoreAnd again I just slide my small mat underneath hair. And use my ruler and rotary cutter to slice this off. Then I'm going to just move on over to the other side.
How do you stop wavy borders?
1:404:12Wavy Borders - Handi Tip - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWith white blocks next to it I don't want to spray that directly there so that it might bleed. IntoMoreWith white blocks next to it I don't want to spray that directly there so that it might bleed. Into the white blocks. So I'll use cardstock or a little bit of copy paper from your printer.
How do you make a quilt lay flat?
3:444:57Tips to help your quilt borders lay flat. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can use a square up ruler and what you want to do is put the square up ruler square on theMoreYou can use a square up ruler and what you want to do is put the square up ruler square on the clinic on the quilt. And what you're gonna do is you're gonna have to make sure that.
How do you flatten a quilt?
1:533:15How to flatten a "not so perfect" quilt or wavy border! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPut it back in the cradle. Let it sit for another minute or two. If. It's not all the way out yet IMorePut it back in the cradle. Let it sit for another minute or two. If. It's not all the way out yet I may take a little spray of water let that sit a little bit.
How do you fix a non square quilt?
3:366:11Fixing an Out-of-Square Quilt Top - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI've removed two sections of the quilt that contains those blocks that I'm going to switch around.MoreI've removed two sections of the quilt that contains those blocks that I'm going to switch around. And this is what's left of the quilt at the moment.
How can I repair a small cut in quilt backing?
I would stitch a darning type stitch to keep the slit from spreading, then I would cover it with an applique. To make it seem intentional, I would scatter a handful of applique motifs over the back, possibly working in some of the information that would be on a quilt label -- name, date, recipient, occasion.
How to rebind a vintage quilt?
To rebind a quilt, make your own bias tape or look for bias tape in the same color as the original. To attach the bias tape, open it and place it on top of the quilt, wrong side up. Line up the edge of the quilt with the tape's outer fold. Using cotton thread in a matching color and a running stitch, sew along the inside of this fold. Once you have stitched the tape to the quilt's front, wrap it over the edges and use a slipstitch to tack it to the back.
How to sew a quilt with tape?
Line up the edge of the quilt with the tape's outer fold. Using cotton thread in a matching color and a running stitch, sew along the inside of this fold. Once you have stitched the tape to the quilt's front, wrap it over the edges and use a slipstitch to tack it to the back.
How to make a quilt with a template?
To create a template for your quilt's shapes, measure a piece and draw the shape on card stock, then mark 3/16 inch all around it; use a craft knife to cut out along both lines. Trace template (outer and inner edges) onto a piece of the new fabric's back with a disappearing-ink fabric pen; cut out around outer edge. Repeat, cutting as many pieces as you need. Use a running stitch to sew two together, right sides facing, along the marked inner lines. Press this seam to one side. Continue sewing units of two pieces, then attach two to make units of four, and sew four-square units together; depending on the shape and size of the hole, you may need to add single pieces to the edges of the patch.
How to make a quilt with 100 percent cotton?
Cut 100 percent cotton fabric on the bias into 1 1/8-inch strips. Sew ends of strips together, right sides facing, until you have a strip a few inches longer than the perimeter of your quilt; press the seams open. Pass fabric strip through a bias-tape maker.
The Quilt
My friend Karen’s husband has a baby quilt that was made by his grandmother. Over the years it was not only used by him but by his children too.
Stabilizing Holes and Thin Areas
There were holes in the fabric on both the front and back of the quilt. There were also some tears and rips. Many of these had frayed edges.
Repairing Quilting Stitches
The quilting on the baby quilt looked like it was done by machine. While much of it was still intact, there were several places where the stitches had come undone and/or were missing.
Removing Stains
There were stains on both the front and back of the quilt in varying degrees of darkness. Being a baby quilt, there is no telling what caused the stains. Plus the way it was stored could have contributed to additional staining.
Quilt Repair Success
While I was very nervous about restoring this family heirloom for Karen, I had her assurance that she would not be upset if it couldn’t be repaired. She told me the quilt wasn’t usable as it was and was in such bad shape, she couldn’t even put it on display.
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How to fix a fabric edge?
Lay your fabric on a hard, flat surface with the back facing up. With the fabric’s edge laid out in front of you horizontally, place the tape along the top of the edge. Cover about 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) of the fabric’s edge with the tape. Let the excess tape fix the fabric loosely to your work surface.
How to keep fabric from fraying?
Cut a new, clean line through the taped fabric, below the fraying edge. Leave the tape on the edge to keep it from fraying. Scotch tape is a clear, adhesive tape. Select a matte tape as opposed to one with a glossy finish because it will be less noticeable.
How to do an overlock stitch on a sewing machine?
Use an overlock foot and your sewing machine to mimic a serger stitch. Remove the regular foot of your machine and attach the overlock foot in its place. Set your machine to do an overlocking stitch. Line your fabric up with the inner edge of the foot. Feed the fabric through the machine as usual .
How to zigzag stitch fabric?
Place the fabric under the raised foot of your machine. Lower the foot and proceed to feed the fabric through the machine. Keep the fabric’s edge lined up with the middle of the foot. Refer to your machine’s manual for details if you’re unsure how to set it for a zigzag stitch.
How to make a whip stitch?
Insert the needle from back to front to create a whipstitch. Hold your fabric with the front or finished side facing up. Starting at the back of the fabric, insert the needle as close to the edge as you can. Push the needle through the fabric to the front and pull the thread through until the knot catches.
How to make a hem with glue?
Avoid using too much glue as it can leave dark spots on your fabric once it has dried. Alternatively, use the same process to apply the glue but then fold the glue-covered edge of the fabric over and press it down to create a hem. ...
Where can I find pinking shears?
Pinking shears look like scissors with teeth and you can find them at any craft store or online. You use them as you would use scissors, cutting a new edge onto your fabric. Instead of a straight edge, however, the shears cut in a jagged-tooth pattern. This cut will prevent the edges from fraying.
How to rebind a vintage quilt?
To rebind a quilt, make your own bias tape or look for bias tape in the same color as the original. To attach the bias tape, open it and place it on top of the quilt, wrong side up. Line up the edge of the quilt with the tape's outer fold. Using cotton thread in a matching color and a running stitch, sew along the inside of this fold. Once you have stitched the tape to the quilt's front, wrap it over the edges and use a slipstitch to tack it to the back.
How to sew a quilt with tape?
Line up the edge of the quilt with the tape's outer fold. Using cotton thread in a matching color and a running stitch, sew along the inside of this fold. Once you have stitched the tape to the quilt's front, wrap it over the edges and use a slipstitch to tack it to the back.
How to make a quilt with a template?
To create a template for your quilt's shapes, measure a piece and draw the shape on card stock, then mark 3/16 inch all around it; use a craft knife to cut out along both lines. Trace template (outer and inner edges) onto a piece of the new fabric's back with a disappearing-ink fabric pen; cut out around outer edge. Repeat, cutting as many pieces as you need. Use a running stitch to sew two together, right sides facing, along the marked inner lines. Press this seam to one side. Continue sewing units of two pieces, then attach two to make units of four, and sew four-square units together; depending on the shape and size of the hole, you may need to add single pieces to the edges of the patch.
How to make a quilt with 100 percent cotton?
Cut 100 percent cotton fabric on the bias into 1 1/8-inch strips. Sew ends of strips together, right sides facing, until you have a strip a few inches longer than the perimeter of your quilt; press the seams open. Pass fabric strip through a bias-tape maker.
