The answer is a resounding yes.
Can you quilt with minky fabric.
Minky is a popular fabric to use on quilts because of its soft and fuzzy feel.
If i want a lighter quilt for carrying around or for the couch i skip the batting.
Quilting with a 90 14 topstitch needle helps protect the thread and resists thread shredding and breaking.
Working with minky can be tricky sometimes because of the slippery quality of the fabric and the inherent stretch but using spray basting helps to make this minky backed patchwork quilt easy.
Plus since it s made with cuddle minky plush fabric it can be enjoyed immediately with no break in period.
Double sided minky fleece is my favorite to use when i skip the batting it s a little thicker fluffier but it probably doesn t matter.
Whether you call it plush minky or fuzzy fabric this cozy stretchy polyester blend is a surefire way to guarantee the most cuddly quilt you can imagine but not without it s downsides.
However working with minky can sometimes be difficult because it sheds when cut and has a tendency to not lay flat when being worked with.
I have had very little trouble quilting minky backed quilts.
And this pattern uses a minky self binding to make finishing faster.
Minky fabric is thicker than quilting cotton fabric.
That is completely normal.
From cutting with the right tools to proper sewing techniques here s what you should keep in mind 7 must try minky fabric sewing tips minky plush fabric is quickly becoming a reliable go to option for all types of quilters and sewists.
I get asked all the time if i accept quilts for long arm quilting with minky fabric for the back.
Minky puff quilts are some of the cutest quilts to sew and can be made in any size for any occasion.
Minky makes the most soft and luxurious blankets.
Minky fabric is 100 polyester and can be slippery to sew.
Minky fabric is a very soft plush fabric is often used to make baby blankets baby clothing and baby accessories.
Once you ve made this minky puff quilt we recommend tackling their tuscan cuddle quilt pattern or minky strip quilt next.
The fabric will shed fibers during the sewing process and the first several washes.
30 x 40 all seam allowances are 1 4.
Thicker fabric tends to be more abrasive on the needle and thread.
Minky plush fabric is quickly becoming a reliable go to option for all types of quilters and sewists.
You can also use flannel to take the place of batting especially if there is a lot of white in your top.
Minky fabric is a durable highly versatile fabric which makes it easy to sew with and works well in a variety of sewing projects.
From quilt backings to pet beds here are nine of our favorite sewin 9 best sewing projects and uses for minky fabric.
