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Working with Pre-Quilted Fabric - Season 1

Series: Working with Pre-Quilted Fabric
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Episodes
8
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

One of the latest trends in the fabric world is pre-quilted fabric. Unlike the simple versions from the 1950's that were often stamped with embroidery stencils for baby quilts, today's pre-quilted fabrics are found in a variety of designs and colors and offer sewing possibilities limited only by your imagination.

In this class ZJ Humbach will introduce you to this fun fabric, provide tips and tricks for success, and get you started with multiple fun and easy projects.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 8

1. Session 1: Class Overview

4m

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In this session you will get a brief overview of everything you will learn in the class along with the evolution of pre-quilted fabric over the years. ZJ will make sure you know how to handle pre-quilted fabrics with ease and finish them with binding to make beautiful, professional projects.

2. Session 2: What Can I Do with Prequilted Fabric

11m

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What Can I Do with Pre-Quilted Fabric introduces you to this fun fabric. You'll learn what pre-quilted fabric is and see a variety of practical examples for how to use it. While you can buy it from a variety of sources, your instructor, ZJ Humbach, will show you in detail how to make your own using your own fabric choices. ZJ makes sure you know the best ways to prepare your fabric and offers several suggestions for quilting it to give it your own personal touch.

3. Session 3: Straight Grain Binding

11m

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Straight-Grain Binding is a vital component for finishing many projects made with pre-quilted fabric. ZJ takes you through the process from start to finish. You'll learn how to measure your project so you know how much straight grain binding to prepare, and then learn an easy way to make it. This video teaches you when it's appropriate to use this type of binding, and more importantly, when not to use it.

4. Session 4: Continuous Bias Binding

17m

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Continuous Bias Binding is an advanced type of binding that can be time consuming to make. ZJ breaks the process into manageable steps with clear explanations and shows you a fast, easy method for making yards of bias binding in a fraction of the time. You'll also learn when to use this type of binding to ensure a professional finish for your projects.

5. Session 5: Placemat Project

35m

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Placemat Project shows you how to make a simple placemat with pre-quilted fabric and straight-grain binding in a jiffy. Don't skip this segment just because you think the project is easy. ZJ teaches you how to work with straight-grain binding, including how to miter corners and join the ends with a slick diagonal finish. By the end of this segment, you'll be binding like a pro!

6. Session 6: Christmas Tree Skirt

16m

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Christmas Tree Skirt Project is designed to get your creative juices flowing. This project is absolutely perfect for pre-quilted fabric, and depending on your fabric choice, can become a canvas to showcase machine or hand embroidery, applique, beading, or other embellishments. ZJ shows you how easy it is to make an octagonal Christmas tree skirt without a pattern, and then walks you through how to finish it with continuous bias binding.

Extended Details

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Artists

Z. J. Humbachactor