Does the Fabric Feel Stiff?
Manufacturers add a final finish to quality fabrics. This seals the dyes and gives the fabrics a softer feel or “hand.” But cheap fabrics don’t get a final finish. So, they feel stiffer and they wrinkle more easily. Take a corner of the fabric and squish it tightly in your hand. Does it feel stiff and crinkly? Does it have a lot of wrinkles? If so, don’t buy it. Print this Handy List If you study my quilting fabrics checklist, you’ll save a lot of time and energy. To make it easy, print out the following list and take it shopping. • Thin fabric • Stiff Fabric • Strong Odor • Color Rubs Off • Loose Threads • Grain line Crooked • Print Doesn’t Align with Grain • Pattern Overlaps or Skips • Colors uneven or dull 2004 http://sewaquilt.com If you borrow this article, please use the original content. No changes or editing permitted. You must include the byline, copyright and author bio box. About the Author Creator and publisher of http://sewaquilt.com, Gloria shares 16 years of quilting exp
