Let's Learn | Pressing & Cutting 115" wide Fabric

In this video we answer a wonderful customer question: How do you cut 115" wide fabric on a cutting mat that measures 18" x 24"?
Working with a small cutting or ironing surface isn't easy when the fabric is 115" wide. Diane shares her method of pressing and cutting wide width fabric using small spaces.
// 🛍 Items Mentioned:
115" Wide Batik Cotton Collection: sewbatik.com/collections/110w...
115" Batik Cotton - Hand Dyed - Copen Blue: sewbatik.com/collections/110w...
The Gathering Nuance Bundle: sewbatik.com/products/nuance-...
The Autumn Arrowheads Project Kit: [ coming soon ]
Olfa Ruler 6x24: sewbatik.com/products/frosted...
Olfa Rotary Cutter: sewbatik.com/collections/acce...
Tape Measure: sewbatik.com/products/copy-of...
SewBatik: sewbatik.com/
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Ironing Board Cover Project Kit: sewbatik.com/products/ironing...
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Diane

[@4GiveN4get]

After years of asking Quilting TH-camr's to create this tutorial, i was thrilled to finally see your class this morning. Thank you for setting me up for success. Excellent procedure.

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome! Working with super large cuts of fabric is not easy and if I find something that works for me, I love sharing it with others. Thank you for sharing your comments!! Happy Saturday!

[@izziey17]

Thank you so much for not shortening or speeding up the video! This gives me a much clearer understanding of the process.

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are welcome. Speeding up the video is a process I struggle with. There are times I need to balance the simple straight sewing with the length of the tutorial. This is when I speedup the video. I want to make sure you see the actual sewing, but watching me "slow sew" is horribly boring. This is always a struggle for me. I appreciate your comment so much!!

[@izziey17]

@sewbatikfabric Seeing how many times you adjusted the fabric and explained why and what you were looking for is so helpful.

[@barbaraculton8039]

Thank you for your careful and perfectly timed tutuorial. I really needed exactly this instruction!

[@sewbatikfabric]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!!

[@mts764]

great a plain video. Thanks

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome!

[@janecatalano8621]

Such practical advice! This is a very educational video for experienced as well as new sewers of all levels. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with a smile!

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome!

[@JaneMc51]

When I was young all bed linen was ironed. we did the quarter fold and pressed the folds. Of course they were starched and line dried

[@sewbatikfabric]

I'm that crazy person who still irons bed linen. I don't use starch, but probably should! Crazy!! Thank you so much for your comment I love it!!

[@nanettejernigan7338]

Fantastic and perfect timing, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@sewbatikfabric]

You're so welcome!

[@sisterdube6235]

THANK YOUSO HELPFUL

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are welcome!

[@JenniferLee273]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@sewbatikfabric]

I'm so glad!! Have a great weekend!

[@delta8885]

This is such a useful video, thanks! (Also, I’m delighted that you settled on Autumn Arrowheads.)

[@sewbatikfabric]

I'm so glad!

[@angela2mc1]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you.

[@sewbatikfabric]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peonygrace448]

Thank you so much for the great information ❤ very useful 😊

[@sewbatikfabric]

Glad it was helpful!

[@emmerz1092]

Thank you for this video!!

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are so welcome!

[@DarcusParker]

Yes you are right it takes patience

[@sewbatikfabric]

You are correct!

[@karenhickey3377]

Do you have any tips for quilting with a Batik Backing?

[@sewbatikfabric]

Hi Karen - I'm not a professional quilter. It would be best to ask a professional quilter who works on batiks and loves batiks. I quilt with an APQS longarm. I use a size 14 or 16 needle and Masterpiece thread from Superior Threads. My experiences are very different from others because I've never quilted with fabric other than batik. If you have specific questions give me a call or email - we can talk specifically about your questions.

[@lindapearn6793]

What is an A-frame ironing board? What are dimensions? Where would one purchase in Canada?

[@sewbatikfabric]

Great questions!! An A-Frame ironing board is in the shape of an "A" measuring approx 15" x 53". One short edge is narrower than the other and angles into an "A" shape. Big boards are rectangle and measure approx 19" x 58" and are wonderful for large projects.
On our website (SewBatik.com) we offer the complete ironing board cover kit in the fabric of your choice. We ship world-wide.