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The fundamentals of sewing doll quilts. It's important when learning how to sew a quilt to begin with a simple design. So often a large project becomes too repetitive and drawn out and the enjoyment in quilting is quenched before it has an opportunity to come alive.
The following are a few ideas for success when creating easy quilts for beginners:
..Stay easy. Littler quilts require basic squares and patterns. Utilize blocks one and one half inch or larger. Finished quilt sizes will differ. The quilt could fluctuate from 18-24" in length or width, depending on the doll's size and quilt's shape. A wrap for dolly is a block. A bedspread will be rectangular.
..You must be exact. Corners have to match up and seam edges have to be even . Press the seams each time you stitch the pieces together. The quilt top needs to be very flat when completed.
..Do I need specific quilting instruments and equipment? For sure you do! If you're new to quilting, the following tools will ensure your success.
..1/4 inch presser foot. Be accurate. It is necessary that the seams are exact.
..Rotary cutter and rule. These are better than scissors and will reduce your time.
..A quilter's square. One will be sure of the accuracy by "squaring up" after every ironing before you add the next seam to what you just finished. Know from the start that your pieces are the same shape.
..A walking sewing machine foot. Comes in helpful when quilting through multiple layers of material or sewing with silky or any slick material. It provides a feed dog from the topand behind the presser foot that coordinates with the one on your sewing machine which operates from beneath the material. This stops fabric from shifting and stitches stay orderly.
Is there a better way to choose fabrics and color choices?
There is no rule that states one has to only use cotton for quilting, but there is 1 rule you must follow is to not use stretchy materials. It may appear interesting at the moment, it is extremely hard to stitch without stretching and to get it to lay smoothly.
Colors: My preferred way of choosing material is to find a big print that I find pleasing. I'll purchase 1/8 yard and find fabrics in the colors, shades, and tones of thosein the print. I may not incorporate the big print material, but I know that I will always really like the color mix, if I decide to put it to use another day.
Fabrics: How the quilt will be utilized decides the kind of materials I will use. For a customary quilt, I work with all cottons. If making a outside throw, I work with denims. When I make a heirloom quilt, I utilize batiste. For warmth, I work with flannel or possibly fur. Kids often borrow a doll's quilt and touch is important to them. Be imaginative!
Are there any specific quilting techniques I need to know?
..Sew every quilts with a 1/4" seam width. It is not needful to use a seam finish as they'll be encased and quilted.
..No backstitching. This forms a lump in that spot and causes it to be harder to sew the next piece on. Without backstitching you need to reduce the length of your stitches to 2.0 so they will not come out easily.
..Chain stitch your quilt square and reduce a great deal of time! This means you will stitch one after another from 1 piece to the next without stopping to take every one off and snip the threads. When you've finished sewing, you will have made a long row of blocks that you need to clip apart and then proceed.
..Cut on the grain lines so the quilt will lay flat when finished. The exception is if you use a printed on plaid or check, then follow the printed lines.
..Only pin seams that match. An excess of pins will pucker the fabric. Place the pins from the main piece pointing toward (close to, but not into), the seam edges. The material is firmly held and it is simpler to finish the seam without taking them all out.
..Binding: On easy quilts, stitch encircling the outside borders, leaving a section unstitched, and then turn like a laundry bag. More difficult quilts must have a binding. With straight edges and corners cut the binding on the straight of grain. For curves and/or rounded corners, cut bias binding.
..Connecting: If you choose to hand tie, hand quilt, or quilt with a machine, the layers must be connected every 3-4" to keep the batting secure.
..Ironing: Always iron a seam ahead of stitching it to another seam. Iron it flat to fix the stitches, then iron the entire seam edge toward the dark shaded side.
You have just learned the fundamentals of how to sew a quilt. Have a good time! Whatever your purpose for creating doll quilts sit back and have fun! Take pleasure in the unique learning experience and making works of beauty for generations to come.
JoAnn developed her love for sewing as a child. 40 years later she is a sewing enthusiast who enjoys sharing her passion for sewing with all ages. Author of seven books and multiple e-books that explore many sewing applications, JoAnn seeks to encourage you on your sewing journey and instill in you a love for sewing. Visit her at http://www.sewingfordolls.net
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