Sewing with these soft, cuddly Cuddles or Minkee fabrics is as simple as one, two, three. Whether you are making that flashy new vest with a matching hat or a snugly blanket for a special person in your life follow a few of these tips and tricks to make your project an even bigger success!
1. You will get 'cuddle dust' when you cut cuddle, the longer the fibers, the more 'dust' you will have. To control this, cut shorter cuddle fabrics with a rotary cutter, remove from cutting surface and place in dryer with damp wash cloth (dryer sheet optional) on low heat for about 10 minutes.
2. For longer fiber cuddle-rose cuddle, shag, frizzy and furs: draw cutting line on backside of fabric and cut through the backing only with scissors. Then pull apart and place in dryer.
3. Always use a walking foot
**Cuddle dust is easily vacuumed up or use a lint roller. After the initial cutting Cuddle fabric does not fray. But honestly whose sewing room doesn't have a little 'neat' pile of threads and scraps that we plan to clean up after the NEXT project :)
**Cuddle dust is easily vacuumed up or use a lint roller. After the initial cutting Cuddle fabric does not fray. But honestly whose sewing room doesn't have a little 'neat' pile of threads and scraps that we plan to clean up after the NEXT project :)
Look for CQK classes coming soon for Cuddle and Minkee projects!
Check out some of these fabulous Minkees by Bentartex!
Check out some of these fabulous Minkees by Bentartex!
So soft and warm, but fun and bright colors~
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