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• batting cost per yard

  Figuring out batting cost per yard is one of the smartest ways to keep a quilt project on budget. Buying quilt batting by the yard lets you purchase only what your top needs, and once you know what dr… read more

• does sunbrella fabric stretch

  Does Sunbrella fabric stretch? In short, not much. Sunbrella is a tightly woven, solution-dyed acrylic fabric, so it has very little built-in give compared with knits or fabrics blended with spandex.… read more

• is sunbrella fabric easy to sew

  Is Sunbrella fabric easy to sew? For most home sewists, the answer is yes. This solution-dyed acrylic fabric handles much like a medium-weight canvas. It cuts cleanly, holds a crease and feeds smoothl… read more

• is nylon safe

  Is nylon safe to wear and sew with? For most people and most projects, yes. Nylon is a durable synthetic fabric used in everything from activewear and swimwear to bags and outerwear, and it is general… read more

• is nylon flammable

  So, is nylon flammable? Yes, nylon will burn, but it behaves differently from cotton or other natural fibers. Instead of catching quickly and flaring, nylon usually shrinks away from a flame and melts… read more