Quilting Basics – What You Need To Know
Infographic created for Sewing Machine Club
Quilts are unique novelties that make for great gifts if you’ve run out of ideas. They’re special since they’re often handmade, and they’re helpful for those chilly nights. It’s also the perfect activity to keep you entertained when you’re working from home.
Have you ever wanted to make your own quilt but don’t know where to start? In this infographic, we break down the basics for making quilts, starting with the anatomy of a quilt, equipment you need, the method, and different quilt patterns.
The Anatomy
A quilt consists of three layers– a top layer, a filler layer, and a bottom layer. The top layer consists of individually shaped pieces of cloth that are combined to make a geometric shape.
The filler layer or the batting is cotton inside the quilt that makes it soft and warm. People often stitch the batting is to give the quilt a puffy effect.
The last layer is the bottom layer which consists of larger fabrics used to seal the quilt. Some quilts that are more luxurious use fleece backings.
The Equipment
Making a quilt might seem complex, but you don’t have to worry about anything else if you have the essential equipment and materials.
The first thing you would need is a sewing and quilting machine. Keep in mind to buy a sturdy one since you’ll be doing most of the sewing with it. You’ll also be sewing thick layers.
The next thing you should prepare is fabrics. Have a variety of fabrics ready, and make sure that they won’t run when you wash them. Look for tightly weaved fabrics that will last you years. Most quilts are made of 100% cotton.
Lastly, have a rotary cutter, self-healing mat, rulers, pins, washable pens, iron, needles, and thread to help you shape and put your quilt together.
Piecing It All Together
Once you have the basics down, your quilting project will be a piece of cake. So, take note of what you need to prepare and what kind of quilt you want to create.
Before you begin your quilting project, take a look at many references and what kind of design you’d like. This way, you won’t be totally clueless when it comes to shopping for fabrics and patterns.
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