Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 11-14-2005, 07:28 PM (1 of 14)
|
I thought that this might be helpful to those of you working with fleece: Fleece Buttonholes (http://www.fabriclandwest.com/Fleece_Country/Fleecebuttonholes/buttonholesFLEECE.htm) Polar Ribbing (http://www.fabriclandwest.com/Fleece_Country/Polar%20Ribbing/polar_ribbing.htm) Waterproofing Fleece (http://www.fabriclandwest.com/Fleece_Country/Nikwax/nikwax_igloo_proof.htm) Laundering, Which Side Is Up, Etc. (http://www.fabriclandwest.com/Fleece_Country/fleece_tips.htm) |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 11-15-2005, 04:11 AM (2 of 14)
|
Wow, I didn't realize that Fabricland had such useful info on their website. I've never looked at their site as they are just down the street, so I can scoot over whenever I need to. I'll have to do some serious looking at it. Thanks!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Catalina
Date: 11-15-2005, 06:40 AM (3 of 14)
| Sewzzzzzz-thanks for the links to some great information. Really appreciate it. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-15-2005, 07:13 AM (4 of 14)
|
Your timing is great. I'm just getting ready to cut out a jacket/capey thing and can use whatever tips anyone has. I have sewn successfully with fleece but not a lot. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Catalina
Date: 11-15-2005, 08:06 AM (5 of 14)
|
DorothyL I never even sewed with fleece, then last year at Joanns I bought a lot of fleece to make shawls for the nursing home ladies. Well I decided to make a jacket - just playing around, and now I'm hooked. I find it so easy to work with, but my next project will be with the better quality fleece. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 11-15-2005, 08:38 AM (6 of 14)
|
I got tired of looking through all the sites trying to find info. on what I wanted in a hurry so I hope the info. from these sites is useful and saves you all some time. I like to use Malden Mills polarfleece since it doesn't pill like the cheaper fleeces and is, what I consider, to be the best. I also like microfleece and find that it doesn't pill as much as the cheaper stuff. I'll put some more links up when I'm done searching. Fleece Hat, Scarf, Poncho, Slippers, Etc. Patterns (http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/fabulous-fleece.asp#hat) Mittens, Scarves, Dog Beds, Dog Sweater (http://www.barlowscientific.com/technotes/home/mittens.htm) |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: LadySloPokes
Date: 11-16-2005, 09:19 AM (7 of 14)
Thank you very much for sharing all of this fantastic information-can't wait to get home from work tonight and cuddle up with the computer to check everything out!!! 
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
|
From: magequilts
Date: 09-21-2006, 02:00 PM (8 of 14)
|
DorothyL I never even sewed with fleece, then last year at Joanns I bought a lot of fleece to make shawls for the nursing home ladies. Well I decided to make a jacket - just playing around, and now I'm hooked. I find it so easy to work with, but my next project will be with the better quality fleece. Hi Catalina I too am making shawls for nursing home ladies and was wanting to dress it up with some trim - using some scrap cotton from quilts. Do you think this would work well with fleece if the cottons are preshrunk? |
User: magequilts
Member since: 09-07-2006 Total posts: 13 |
From: magequilts
Date: 09-21-2006, 02:04 PM (9 of 14)
|
Hi I'm not sure if you would get my previous reply, but here it is again. I too am making shawls for the my mom's nursing home. To trim it up a bit, I thought I would use preshrunk cotton. Have you done this and did the fleece twist or move. Marge from Canada 
|
User: magequilts
Member since: 09-07-2006 Total posts: 13 |
From: BabsSewingRoom
Date: 09-27-2006, 11:06 AM (10 of 14)
| Tell me more about the shawls for nursing homes - this sounds like something I could get some kids interested in doing as a project. |
User: BabsSewingRoom
Member since: 04-10-2004 Total posts: 80 |
From: magequilts
Date: 10-14-2006, 04:38 PM (11 of 14)
|
BabsSewingRoom I got the pattern from Sewing with Nancy website. Very easy and quick, it is straight sewing and would be good for kids. I am looking for the measurements for a scarf and hat for my grandchildren which are 7 and 5. If you can help me with that, I would really appreciate it. Marge from Canada |
User: magequilts
Member since: 09-07-2006 Total posts: 13 |
From: magequilts
Date: 10-14-2006, 04:54 PM (12 of 14)
|
Hi Sewerzzzzz Thank you so much for the fleece websites. What a wonderful source of information you gave me. I live in Canada, just north of Grand Forks, where winter is now approaching and thought my 7 and 5 year old grandchildren could use a couple of scarves and hats. Thanks for the info. Marge |
User: magequilts
Member since: 09-07-2006 Total posts: 13 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-15-2006, 11:02 AM (13 of 14)
|
Marge, have you looked on the internet for fleece patterns, there are quite a few free ones, here's a bunch of free fleece patterns. http://www.craftfreebies.com/sewing.html#Anchor-Fr-12859 I alsohave a pattern for another cap that my boys really like http://www.p2designs.com/ShipSkiCap.htm scarves are really easy, there are patterns for them on the first link. Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: magequilts
Date: 10-17-2006, 08:46 PM (14 of 14)
|
Hi Laura Thank you so much for your information on working with fleece. I am just new to this site and can't believe how much help I have received. I have a 7 yr. old and 2 - 5 yr. old grandchildren who will appreciate the information. Thanks again. Marge |
User: magequilts
Member since: 09-07-2006 Total posts: 13 |
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-17356.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft