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    Carolyn's Avatar Carolyn is offline Senior Member
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    Default Fusing tape for batting?

    I tried the tape just this afternoon. Really had to wing it as there where few directions. Only low cotton setting if iron is teflon coated or low polyester if not. Seems to be holding well, my biggest problem was getting a reasonably straight cut on the batting so they could be butted together. Does anyone know if you are to place it on both sides of the batting?

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    Default Re: Fusing tape for batting?

    Hi, you may find it easier to place two pieces of batting, one on top of the other and cut in gentle curves down what would be the join, then when you lay the pieces next to each other to butt the pieces together you should not end up with gaps or a ridge. This method is also less likely to show in the finished quilted top. You can join the pieces with a large tacking stitch.... I hope this makes sense? I used this method to split the bulk in a bed sized quilt top into three pieces so it was easier to handle on a small domestic sewing machine. It is shown in a craftsy class

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    Default Re: Fusing tape for batting?

    If you want to see the tape in use:
    Quilt As You Go (QAYGO) Joining Techniques

    I use it to join scraps.

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    Default Re: Fusing tape for batting?

    I have also used a feather weight interfacing that I cut into my own strips once I ran out of the scraps of it I had saved from another project.
    I only used it on one side of the batting, and it held well enough to get everything in place. It is needed to keep it all from shifting while you assemble the sandwich and baste it. If you are going to do aerobics with it before layering, then I'd suggest bonding the other side too, or stitching it together either by hand, or with a large zig-zag on the machine.
    The idea of slightly overlapping the edges and giving them a trim would solve the "matching" issue. Unless your curves were very gentle, the tape option would be out.
    If you have tiny slivers of space where the batting doesn't meet, you will probably be OK. Large or long gaps will be more noticeable.
    Don't you just LOVE it when you buy a product, especially online, and there aren't any/many directions? I still have an aftermarket darning foot waiting to be used, because I don't have directions (in the pkg or online) for installing it on the machine. It sounds like you managed OK though, and thanks for the heat tips on the product!
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