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Results with 100% Polyester Plush Fabric

Update:09-05-2019
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You will get lots o' lint when you work with 100% Polye […]

You will get lots o' lint when you work with 100% Polyester Plush Fabric. It's simply the result of working with the deep nap that gives the fabric its ultra softness. You can't eliminate it, but you can minimize it. Have a lint roller on hand and keep a small vacuum nearby for post-project cleanup. You'll also want to pay attention to your machine. Lint can quickly build up around the needle and presser foot as well as in the bobbin case. Take the time to clean as needed along the way as well as after you complete your project

You can also take your larger cut pieces outside prior to sewing in order to give them a good shake. If you are sensitive to lint, make sure you don't have a fan running that can blow the lint around and consider using a dust mask. 100% Polyester Plush Fabric has a definite nap. You need to pay attention to the direction of the nap when cutting out your pieces so the nap is going in the same direction on any adjacent pieces. If your nap is going in opposite directions both the texture and the color will be different and ruin the look of your project.

When cutting pattern pieces, some people prefer working with pattern weights over pins because pinning through thick 100% Polyester Plush Fabric layers can distort a pattern. We haven't had a problem working with pins, but it is something to keep in mind. Another option would be to flip the pattern and trace it onto the back of the 100% Polyester Plush Fabric, similar to how you cut a pattern on faux fur.

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