IRONING
- We recommend using a press cloth.
- Use a cotton setting, dry or steam iron.
GENERAL SEWING
- Use a universal needle.
- Use a high quality 100% cotton thread or a high quality cotton wrapped poly thread.
- We recommend using a walking foot for
best sewing results.
- Stitching around the perimeter of the quilt
with your walking foot, an 1/8 from the outer edge, will help to stabilize
the quilt, and keep it from rippling in the
quilting process.
- We recommend a 3-inch or larger size
binding due to the thickness of the plush
or you can use the pillowcase technique
for finishing.
COMBINING UPTOWN PLUSH WITH OTHER FABRICS
- Always keep the plush fabric on the underside to keep it from stretching.
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DECORATIVE MACHINE EMBROIDERY
- We recommend any embroidery thread and a machine recommended needle.
- We suggest using a tear away interfacing on the back of the plush and a clear, wash away stabilizer on the top. This will help to compress the pile, and give the embroidery greater definition.
MACHINE QUILTING
- Treat the plush like you do regular cotton.
- Use a thin batting of your choice or no batting at all.
- Use a regular quilting needle of your choice.
- Use a high quality 100% cotton or high quality cotton wrapped poly thread.
- For home machine quilting, we recommend using a larger quilting safety pin, size 2. Pin the quilt every 3½ inches to keep the back of the quilt from puckering. Remember to release the pressure on the walking foot when quilting. Refer to your machine instruction manual for guidance.
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- A serpentine stitch #4 length will give your quilt a very polished finish without stretching the fabric.
- For long arm quilting machines, use your regular pining method.
PIECING AND APPLIQUÉ
- The plush can be used for all piecing projects, and can be hand and machine appliquéd. We recommend satin stitch for machine appliqué and buttonhole stitch for either machine or hand appliqué.
- When stitching a satin or silk binding, refer to the instructions on the binding package for guidance.
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