Notions to Chenille Fabric

Chenille - to make your own chenille, layer 4 to 8 layers of fabric (cotton, flannel, rayon or silk) with the brightest and How to hold layers together to chenille fabric. boldest fabric on top. Do not prewash. Spray baste between each layer, or pin baste when you are done. Mark a diagonal line on the bias crossing the center of this piece. Using your walking foot, stitch all layers along that line, then stitch 1/4" to 5/8" on either side (alternating sides as you go) until the entire piece is quilted. Carefully cut between the lines, without cutting the bottom layer of fabric, using shears, a slash cutter, or a specially designed mat with your rotary cutter. Square it up if necessary. You can bind the edges or just staystitch them and let the edges bloom. To make the chenille bloom once it has been slashed, throw it in the washer then the dryer. (Lint alert!) Be sure to staystitch the edges first if the piece is unfinished. To vary things next time, try a wavy line or try placing a motif on the top layer. No need to appliqué it, the stitching will hold it in place.

505 Spray Adhesive is a temporary adhesive can be used for quilt basting, applique, and machine embroidery without a hoop. High tack adhesive is odorless and colorless. Will not gum needle. Adhesive disappears leaving no residue. 8.5oz Order 505 Spray Baste Adhesive for 12.99

Olfa 18mm Rotary Cutter Replacement Blades

Olfa "Mini" Rotary Cutter, 18mm and Replacement Blades This mini rotary cutter is great for cutting tight corners, curves and circles on cloth, paper, vinyl, film and leather. It's perfect for paper piecing mini's. Order Olfa Mini Rotary Cutter for $11.99. Replacement blades are available. Order Mini Rotary Cutter Blades to fit this rotary cutter for $6.99. This product is eligible for the first class shipping rate.

Slash Cutter with two size attachments for use in slashing fabric to make chenille projects. Works great on circles, waves and curves. No cutting mat required, comes with 2 interchangeable plastic guides for narrow or wide channels. Guides are 3" long, 1/8" and 1/4" widths. The perfect tool for "slashing" when creating faux chenille garments. Permanent arm extends under the blade through the "fabric tunnel". Made by Olfa for Clover. 28mm blade.

Order the Chenille Slash Cutter for $15.75. This product is eligible for the first class shipping rate.

Olfa Chenille Cutter
Making chenille fabric has never been easier than with the revolutionary Chenille Cutter from OLFA! The Chenille Cutter easily cuts multiple layers of fabric, as well as paper, cardstock, photographs, felt, fleece, and more. No scissors needed! The OLFA Chenille Cutter features: 4 channel guides from narrow to wide widths; a turn dial for 24 new blade edges; and an ultra sharp, double honed edge blade made from high quality tungsten carbide tool steel. Order the Chenille Cutter for $29.95. This product is eligible for the first class shipping rate.

Rag Fur Jacket by Ami Simms. Guaranteed to turn heads, this is the most fun jacket you'll ever wear. It's so comfortable you won't want to take it off! The rag fur fringe is sewn at a flattering angle so every body looks fantastic! Four simple, full-sized pattern pieces make the jacket base a snap to construct. Illustrated instructions guide you every step of the way. Order Rag Fur Jacket Pattern for $11.99. This product is eligible for the first class shipping rate.

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