Is cuddle fabric the same as Minky fabric?

Minky fabric is also known as cuddle fleece, which is why it is often used for baby blankets and loveys, slippers, mittens, and even car seat liners. You can choose this fabric with a short or long pile depending on the warmth and variation you would like in your Minky fabric.

What is a cuddle fabric?

Cuddle fabric is a micro-fiber plush fabric, perfect for your ultra-soft and cuddly quilt, blanket, or cozy toy. With heavier weight, stability, less stretch, and durability, cuddle fabric is the most superior minky fabric in the world!

Can cuddle fabric be ironed?

The nap of a fabric is the direction of its pattern, but in Minky’s case it’s the direction of the texture. If you iron Minky it can ruin the nap, so we don’t recommend ironing. Another fun fact is Minky doesn’t stretch lengthwise, it stretches on the crosswise grain and bias.

Can you sew Minky without a walking foot?

Minky Fabric Sewing Tip #7: Use a walking foot If you haven’t bought a walking foot for your machine yet, we recommend doing so (they generally come with most machines now). They’re great for working with minky, but they’re also good for other types of fabric as well.

Does cuddle fabric fray?

Cuddle™ does not fray it is a knit based construction but be warned, it sheds! So, grab your lint roller and be sure to clean out the bobbin basket after sewing your project. Since this is a knit fabric you can leave the cut edge raw and it will not unravel.

What kind of fabric is squish?

Minky
Squish – Material Magic Squish is a super silky, soft, double sided Minky with a 4 way stretch. This fabric is perfect for baby blankets, relaxed fit pants and hoodies for winter. You will just want to wrap yourself in it!

Do you need a walking foot to sew Minky?

What happens when you sew with cuddle fabric?

Cuddle has a tendency to curl, and the wider seam allowance helps stabilize it. It will also help decrease stretching. Cuddle doesn’t fray so seam finishing isn’t necessary, however, when mixing Cuddle with another fabric (see below), if the resulting seam allowance is too bulky, grade the seam by trimming away some of the Cuddle.

What are the different types of Cuddle fabric?

Instead, the least overwhelming way to think about Cuddle is to organize it into four main categories: Solids, Prints, Embossed, and Double-Sided. Within each of the categories are dozens and dozens of options. We used a fun mixture of them all for our Cuddle Soft Easter Eggs.

Do you pre wash fabric with cuddle on it?

Pre-wash all fabrics you’ll be using in combination with the Cuddle to avoid uneven shrinkage when laundering the finished project. When stitching, work with the Cuddle on the bottom against the feed dogs for the smoothest movement through the machine.

How big of a seam allowance do I need for cuddle fabric?

Use a ½” seam allowance at a minimum. Cuddle has a tendency to curl, and the wider seam allowance helps stabilize it. It will also help decrease stretching.