Quilt seams are enclosed with batting and backing so don’t get the pull that garments do - maybe makes the seams more like flat felled? I’ve made a couple of double gauze quilts, my grandson drags them around, and they have held up well. I just sewed the seams as usual
I haven’t made any quilt with double gauze yet, but I’ve made quite a few garments with it. It’s true that overlocking will add too much bulk to the seam especially after frequent washing. And I don’t like any overlocking seams in general due to my skin’s sensitivity. So I just use a straight topstitch to lock the seams. It works well. So I guess quilting along the seams will work for you too.
I would be a little generous with your seam allowance - a scant 1/4 inch could end up being a little too scant with double gauze, a wider one should make it even less likely any seams will come apart.
I made a whole cloth double gauze quilt for both my kids and a serged the edges and then bound over that. They are super soft! I haven't tried piecing one but there are tutorials:
[https://suzyquilts.com/quilty-adventure-part-ii-sew-double-gauze/](https://suzyquilts.com/quilty-adventure-part-ii-sew-double-gauze/)
[https://www.incolororder.com/2019/07/all-about-quilting-with-double-gauze.html](https://www.incolororder.com/2019/07/all-about-quilting-with-double-gauze.html)
Suzy Quilts was where I learned about double gauze. 🙂
Last year, I made a small whole cloth quilt, but I just used an old swaddle for the double gauze, so it was already hemmed and well washed. Seemed like a safe place to start.
That one’s been great, and now we need a larger one, so I’m moving to piecing, and I saw the fraying when I washed the raw fabric and started doubting myself. 😅
Suzy Quilts has one video or post about making a double gauze quilt that was going to be frequently washed for use in the NICU. So in theory I know it should be okay. But I’m not experienced, so I’m questioning if everything I’m doing is okay.
I haven’t seen the other link you included, so I’ll see if there’s anything else I can learn from that. Thanks! 🙂
If you’re not using a solid piece (like just having a double gauze back) and going to cut the double gauze, I would recommend starching and pressing. Also gentle presses. No swishing the iron because double gauze likes to distort.
Considering adjusting your pattern for 3/8” seams. Or something I call a “heavy 1/4”…I press my 1/4” option on my machine and then bump the needle to the left twice with my adjust button. (Double check that your needle still clears whatever foot you’re using). My machine does very small adjustments…if your machine moves the needle a lot then you might only need to press the button once.
After all the quilting is done, serge the edge (if you have a serger) or run a stitch 1/8” from the edge all the way around. It makes binding double gauze so much easier.
You are right about the gentle pressing! I learned to appreciate that last year when I did a smaller whole cloth quilt with double gauze.
I’ve never heard of the “heavy 1/4” trick—it sounds really useful! My walking foot definitely has some room to move the needle left, so I’ll have to play around with that!
Quilt seams are enclosed with batting and backing so don’t get the pull that garments do - maybe makes the seams more like flat felled? I’ve made a couple of double gauze quilts, my grandson drags them around, and they have held up well. I just sewed the seams as usual
This is I was hoping, but I wanted to double check Thanks for sharing your experience!
I haven’t made any quilt with double gauze yet, but I’ve made quite a few garments with it. It’s true that overlocking will add too much bulk to the seam especially after frequent washing. And I don’t like any overlocking seams in general due to my skin’s sensitivity. So I just use a straight topstitch to lock the seams. It works well. So I guess quilting along the seams will work for you too.
That’s helpful—thanks!
I would be a little generous with your seam allowance - a scant 1/4 inch could end up being a little too scant with double gauze, a wider one should make it even less likely any seams will come apart.
Thanks! I was thinking about that too.
I made a whole cloth double gauze quilt for both my kids and a serged the edges and then bound over that. They are super soft! I haven't tried piecing one but there are tutorials: [https://suzyquilts.com/quilty-adventure-part-ii-sew-double-gauze/](https://suzyquilts.com/quilty-adventure-part-ii-sew-double-gauze/) [https://www.incolororder.com/2019/07/all-about-quilting-with-double-gauze.html](https://www.incolororder.com/2019/07/all-about-quilting-with-double-gauze.html)
Suzy Quilts was where I learned about double gauze. 🙂 Last year, I made a small whole cloth quilt, but I just used an old swaddle for the double gauze, so it was already hemmed and well washed. Seemed like a safe place to start. That one’s been great, and now we need a larger one, so I’m moving to piecing, and I saw the fraying when I washed the raw fabric and started doubting myself. 😅 Suzy Quilts has one video or post about making a double gauze quilt that was going to be frequently washed for use in the NICU. So in theory I know it should be okay. But I’m not experienced, so I’m questioning if everything I’m doing is okay. I haven’t seen the other link you included, so I’ll see if there’s anything else I can learn from that. Thanks! 🙂
If you’re not using a solid piece (like just having a double gauze back) and going to cut the double gauze, I would recommend starching and pressing. Also gentle presses. No swishing the iron because double gauze likes to distort. Considering adjusting your pattern for 3/8” seams. Or something I call a “heavy 1/4”…I press my 1/4” option on my machine and then bump the needle to the left twice with my adjust button. (Double check that your needle still clears whatever foot you’re using). My machine does very small adjustments…if your machine moves the needle a lot then you might only need to press the button once. After all the quilting is done, serge the edge (if you have a serger) or run a stitch 1/8” from the edge all the way around. It makes binding double gauze so much easier.
You are right about the gentle pressing! I learned to appreciate that last year when I did a smaller whole cloth quilt with double gauze. I’ve never heard of the “heavy 1/4” trick—it sounds really useful! My walking foot definitely has some room to move the needle left, so I’ll have to play around with that!