Sewing with Minky
Sewing with minky fabric has never been so fun and easy! Stacy Grissom discusses sewing quilts using minky fabric. Minky is a soft, cozy fabric that is great for making baby quilts for your little one, or as a gift! Watch this helpful tutorial that walks us through the set up for sewing a cute and cuddly quilt for a baby.
Enjoy this Free video on Tips for Sewing with Minky!
For more helpful tips and techniques for sewing with minky fabric, check out this article on Sewing Minky today! Learn a few new things about this cuddle fabric as well as some ideas for future projects!
I see with minky all the time thank you for these amazing tips ! Also how do you start quilting is there a certain way for beginners? Do you have tutorials ?
Hello Krestina,
Here’s a link about preparation:
https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/videos/preparation-tips-and-techniques/page/3/
Shortcuts:
https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/videos/shortcuts/page/3/
Tools:
https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/videos/tools/
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
National Sewing Circle Video Membership
Nice clear voice with helpful tips!
If you have pins on the top and the bottom of your baby “how are you going to protect yourself from sewing through the pins that are underneath
Hi Debby,
Here is what our expert had to say:
You should not need to put pins on the bottom of the project- rather you can pin through all layers from the top.
Let us know if any other questions come up!
Sincerely,
Codi
National Sewing Circle Video Membership
Info looks interesting
Have usek minky. I spray baste. no pins Works great!!
Hi MARY, sorry for my ignorance, I’m new to sewing….what is baste?
After placing the safety pins, do you remove the straight pins before sewing?
Hi!
This is actually up to you. When sewing with minky or multiple layers of other thick fabrics, many people like to use safety pins while sewing because it reduces the chance for poking yourself with the pins, and also the chance of any pins being left behind.
Hope this helps!
I would like information/tips on making quilt blocks with minky, where minky is sewn to minky. I use minky on both sides of the quilt and usually swear I will ever do it again!
Hi Christine.
When sewing minky to minky it is very helpful to use a walking foot. This will help guide the layers of fabric through the machine evenly and avoid puckers. I would also recommend using pins, as minky can be a little slippery. This will help ensure everything stays lined up. Another tip with sewing a quilt with minky is to use a 1/2″ seam allowance rather than a 1/4″, and then press the seam open rather than to one side. This will help eliminate some bulk.
Hope these tips help!
Thanks for the tips on using this cuddly but tricky-to-sew fabric.
These sewing tips are very helpful. Thanks very much.
Do you have any sewing video on making ironing board covers?
Thank you for your comment. Currently, we do not have a video on that topic; great idea though! We have forwarded your suggestion on to the proper department. Happy Sewing!