Perfect your hand-quilting stitch
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the correct stitch technique to use when hand sewing quilts are presented. Hand-Sewn quilt stitches should be tiny, of even length and equally spaced. Reference is made to tools and materials, quilt patterns, basting, and the hybrid rocking-stitch.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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Whole-cloth quilting for garments: for maximum softness and wearability, it's best to quilt by hand
Article Abstract:
The steps to making whole-cloth quilted garments are resented. These include how to select patterns and fabrics; selecting, transferring and arranging designs, quilting and stuffing motifs and making the garment.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1999
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Stitch without stopping
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A technique for machine-quilting clothing materials is presented. Sewing machines help create continuous-stitch patterns for the center and for the fabric's borders.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1996
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