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Texture Magic Tote from Patterns by Annie |
What's Texture Magic™?
Texture Magic™ is a steam-activated shrinking fabric made of polyester.
The fabric shrinks 30% in all directions when steam is applied. After
shrinking, the result is permanent and washer and dryer safe. Texture
Magic™ is available in a 47"x18" package.
The steps below show you how easy it is to use Texture Magic™ to make our version of the
Texture Magic™ Tote using easy to follow
instructions for creating the grid. We also added a layer of Quilter's
Dream Cotton Batting™ to the fabric to create a loftier look and feel to
the finished project. |
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Step 1
Mark stitching lines on the Texture Magic™. The lines will not be
visible in the completed project but it's a good idea to use a pencil or
permanent fine line marker to draw the lines. Follow the grids below to
create the same look as pictured here.
Please note: DO NOT attempt to iron the wrinkles out of the Texture
Magic™. They will disappear as the product is steamed. |
Draw a grid of lines at a 45° angle approximately 1 1/2" apart.
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Repeat the 45° angle lines in the opposite direction. |
Draw vertical lines through the intersections. |
Complete the grid by drawing horizontal lines through the intersections.
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Step 2
Once you've drawn the grid lines on the Texture Magic™, it's time to pin
the three layers together. Place your fabric right side down, add a
layer of Quilter's Dream Cotton™ Select batting on top and then the
Texture Magic™ with the grid side up on top. Pin in several places to
secure all three layers. Stitch along the grid lines. We used a
regular straight stitch at 2.5mm stitch length and 80/12 Microtex™
machine needle. |
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Step 3
When the grid is completely stitched, it's time
for the magic! Place the completed piece on an ironing surface, Magic
Texture™ side up. Hold a hot steam iron ABOVE* the surface and
slowly move the iron back and forth. The Texture Magic™ will shrink up
drawing the fabric and batting to create the look shown. Can't be any
easier! Once the Texture Magic™ has completed shrinking, you're ready to
use your newly texturized fabric!
*Be sure not to touch the iron to the Texture Magic™ as it will
cause the Texture Magic™ to stiffen. |
