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Sherpa ?? Jul 1, 2005 10:54:05 GMT 10

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Post by ellise on Jul 1, 2005 10:54:05 GMT 10

HELP!! I saw a nice blanket I'd like to try to make. One side is Sherpa and the other side is Faux Suede.

And my Nattie pooh wants a blanket made of Faux fur & suede! Pulling my hair out here.

1) Are these materials hard to work with?

2) Do I need special thread or needles?

3) How do I make it square? (Most of my stuff is slightly crooked just a bit

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HELP! I haven't bought the material yet, but want to give her the blanket for her Birthday (Dec 22nd) so I do have some time yet ;D

TIA

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Sherpa ?? Jul 3, 2005 20:20:09 GMT 10

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Post by Deed on Jul 3, 2005 20:20:09 GMT 10

Never worked with it myself Ellise, I'm thinking though if you are going to be sewing through sherpa and faux suede, you will want to use at least a size 14 needle, make sure it is a new one. Not sure on special thread, best ask at the fabric store when you buy it.

How to make it square - Do you have a rotary cutter, mat and ruler? That is what I would use.

HTH and would love to see a pic when you do make it.

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ellise Guest	Sherpa ?? Jul 7, 2005 1:27:55 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ellise on Jul 7, 2005 1:27:55 GMT 10 Deed, I do have a rotary cutter and mat but my mat is small!!! Maybe I can use one of Don't long metal squares? LOL I'll figure something out.

Deed Treasured ~Super Savvy Seamstress~ Posts: 2,240	Sherpa ?? Jul 14, 2005 15:04:19 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deed on Jul 14, 2005 15:04:19 GMT 10 Ellise, I have 'borrowed' Jack's squares many a time for a sewing project. ;D Just make sure you clean it up first before placing it against any fabric. Go ahead ask me how I know this? LOL
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ellise Guest	Sherpa ?? Jul 15, 2005 0:45:59 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ellise on Jul 15, 2005 0:45:59 GMT 10 No chance of me making one anytime soon that stuff is outrageouly priced around here! Not to mention how much the faux suede costs. I'd come out cheaper if I just bought the dern thing

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