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Can bias cut strips be used for sashing?
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1921	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/21/12 9:47 AM I want sashing strips and the fabric I want to use is the striped one. (Look at the last tree on the 3 tree block). BUT the stripes HAVE to be diagonal. I don't want them any other way, and the diagonal stripe is going to be the binding also. Am I setting myself up for disaster trying to use bias strips?? Maybe if I SUPER starch them first? Anyone have any ideas on how to make them work? ------ Cathryn
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1644	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/21/12 9:59 AM Do you have any fusible? ------ Drag queen quilter!
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1921	Login to reply to this post In reply to PortlandMaine << Like this post Date: 11/21/12 10:06 AM Quote: PortlandMaine Do you have any fusible? yes! I'll have to see what weight it is though..... Just shuddered at the thought of having to apply interfacing to all the sashing, BUT that would work! ------ Cathryn
PortlandMaine   Advanced Beginner ME USA Member since 1/29/11 Posts: 1644	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/21/12 10:16 AM Oh, I thought you were just using a bit of it for an applique? Never mind -- I went back and READ your post. One time I interfaced an entire queen size blanket I wanted to save - it was very light and worn. -- It was worth it. I bet this would be, too! -- Edited on 11/21/12 10:17 AM -- ------ Drag queen quilter!
LauraTS   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/10/06 Posts: 1954	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/21/12 7:35 PM Starching might help, or washaway or tear-away stabilizer. But with quilt cotton you might be OK, as long as you pin and are very careful not to stretch the sashing pieces (and your tension's not wonky). I would try it maybe with a small piece and see how it goes. Ironing interfacing on the back would be a bear if the pieces are already cut out, but not so bad if you could block fuse. ------ I've moved! Visit my new sewing blog at http://chiralcraft.wordpress.com Do you sew from KnipMode? Join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/knipmode_english/
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 11/22/12 2:01 AM I'd suggest you use a light fusible to the whole fabric if you want diagonal lines. It will stretch, and even though you might want to use starch, it will still stretch a little. Fusible is the best way to ensure the fabric is going to behave. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair

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