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    SewCrazy4Quilts's Avatar SewCrazy4Quilts is offline Senior Member
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    Default I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    Its super super soft, with one way stretch.

    Can I use it for a backing? Or should I make other plans for it?

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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    If you like it and it goes with your quilt top, I say yes. (Sshh! Don't tell anyone!)

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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    I'd say yes, too. Go for it!
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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    I say no, don't blend natural fibers with synthetic ones. I googled it and everyone pretty much said it would wear and feel different. But my first thought was, we need to ask Denis! He always knows the answers to questions like this.
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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    It looks like it has a child's print on it? God forbid that a child covered in anything polyester ever gets caught in or near a fire. Polyester melts right onto and into skin. I've seen someone's polyester shirt melt to his back because he was standing about a foot from a wall heater. A huge reason I don't like polyester, plus it isn't real easy to quilt because of the weave and stretch.
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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    I can definitely echo Karen. However, I have noticed that most flannels now have a disclaimer NOT to use for Children's sleepwear. So??? We use it on the back of quilts . . . Should I be concerned??????????????? SCAREY!!
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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    UGH I forgot about the fire safety with the polyester!

    What to do with it then? Um...mug rugs? PJ pants for myself....dog bed.

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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sandy Navas View Post
    I can definitely echo Karen. However, I have noticed that most flannels now have a disclaimer NOT to use for Children's sleepwear. So??? We use it on the back of quilts . . . Should I be concerned??????????????? SCAREY!!
    A lot of cotton fabrics say "Not intended for children's sleepwear." This simply means that the fire retardant chemicals haven;t been used on it. Cotton fabric doesn't burn real fast. Remember doing content burns how the 100% cotton lights then goes out pretty quickly.

    I'd take a slow burn over hot, molten plastic falling on me any day.
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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    Oh, dog bed and a mug rug is a good idea or tote bags?
    Finished is way better than perfect!

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    Default Re: I got 3yrds polyester fabric. Can I use it as a backing?

    Karen made a very good point about using polyester in a quilt. This should be enough to deter anyone from using polyester, even as a batting.

    Not only is the melting factor something to consider but the quality of the quilting may not be as nice, perfect or uniform. Poly is a much stronger fibre than cotton and it may also have a tighter weave. This would make it difficult for tension and cause you to break alot of thread. Many longarmers I know wont accept poly or polycotton fabrics for backing.

    Many years ago when I tried machine quilting on my sewing machine and using a John Flynn frame I was using polycotton fabric and had a heck of a time with. I thought it was my machine or even me but the entire time, the culprit was the polycotton.

    Im sure you can find some use for it but if it's all you have then go ahead but keep in mind what was said.

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