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Seam finish for bulky fabric Terry-like fleece sheds
rosehatten   Intermediate MD Member since 9/15/05 Posts: 106	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/4/12 3:03 PM Hi ladies, I am making bathrobes for my daughters from Joann's Ultra Cuddle fleece. It's very soft, but is is much more like terrycloth than fleece, as it sheds when cut. I will have to finish all the seams, but they are nearly straight, as the pattern has raglan sleeves, so there's no armhole to deal with. My preferred seam finish is a French seam, but I'm afraid that this fabric is just too thick for that. I don't have a serger, and it seems that a zigzag would add a lot of thread that might be scratchy or uncomfortable. I'm not even sure I could manage that anyway, because of the stretchiness of the material. So I thought I might use something soft or slippery as a seam binding. I"m going to line the hood and pockets with something silky (not chosen yet), so I could make some bias binding and use that. Anyone sewn this fabric before, or have other ideas on what type of seam finish might work well? Thanks, Rose
annemie   Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 1/18/09 Posts: 75	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/4/12 4:16 PM How about a Hong Kong finish. And for straight seams I don't think you need to cut it on the bias.
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/4/12 4:19 PM Do people still use "Seams Great"? It's a sheer nylon tricot that comes in rolls of 1" width if I remember correctly. It's used for finishing seams just as you've described. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
rosehatten   Intermediate MD Member since 9/15/05 Posts: 106	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/5/12 6:19 AM Thanks for the ideas. I never heard of Seams Great, but after reading about it, think it would be perfect for this. 'found some at Nancy's Notions, and it's on its way! Rose
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/5/12 9:25 AM I've never worked with this fabric. False flat felled seam might work. -- Edited on 8/5/12 9:34 AM --

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