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zanymayd Aug 25, 2007

I posted a question in the tips & technique section,  I think maybe I posted wrong area...
My dilemma is,  I purchased a small amount of UPHOSTERY MOHAIR,  Not the Mini Bear fabric type,
this is Mohair that is between 1/8 & 1/4" pile, Dense, Very Nice, but it has a heavier cotton backing(not the stuff like in Intercal & Edinburgh Mohairs).
I am comtemplating purchasing a larger pc. of this fabric,  But since I am away from my sewing machine,
I am Not sure how well it will sew & turn.    I was hoping that someone would have some insite on this question.
Is this Only good for Upholstery? or can it be used for Teddy Bear Making.

Thanks
cheryl

edie Aug 25, 2007

Hi Cheryl,
It can be used for teddy bear making but it is MUCH harder to work with, and you won't likely be able to make bears as small as with regular 1/8- 1/4" mohair (at least I couldn't!)  It is a lot harder to turn the pieces because of the backing being so heavy so it is best to leave much larger openings than normal. I have been well enough pleased with the results of the bears I have made from this type of fabric but would really hesitate to purchase a lot of it just because it is so much harder to work with.

WildThyme Aug 25, 2007

I totally agree with Edie on this one.  I have some bits and pieces of the upholstery mohair as well.  I believe I ended up making a 10 inch bear, as I just couldn't get it to turn through well on smaller bears.

The thick, dense pile is beautiful on that stuff though, isn't it!?

Kim Basta

zanymayd Aug 26, 2007

Edie & Kim
Thanks so much for the info,  I think I will wait on it,  The Mohair surface
is so wonderful, But I don't want to be struggling..... I would just lose interest
real fast.  A Bargain is Not a Bargain if I wont be able to really use it.
thanks for the help
cheryl