by toogie 14 Sep 2017

Tissue Cases-when sewing them do you use a batting between fabrics or interfacing or not anything? The pattern I got off net didn't show anything in between but was wondering how you make yours. I know Lillian made 125 (!!!) at one time, but I don't want to bother her by asking. Need answer asap, as always-lol-Thanks Toogie

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by pennyhal2 15 Sep 2017

I put a little batting in them. I use whatever I have on hand and either poly or cotton work well. I used to just put a stabilizer in them, but I did not like the feel.

The problem I have with no batting is that not all those little kleenex packages are the same size. Some are longer and some are fatter so they don't fit nicely inside. Adding a little batting helps mitigate fit issues that can occur. If I have a holder that doesn't fit snugly in the holder, I stitch a bead at the end of each side catching the fabric to make the opening a little smaller and it hold the package more firmly.

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pennyhal2 by pennyhal2 16 Sep 2017

I meant...if I have a kleenex package that doesn't fit snugly...

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by stork 15 Sep 2017

I just used some nice fabrics and no batting....even though I have plenty from quilting!

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by pcteddyb 15 Sep 2017

I use batting - sometimes pellon 998 but usually some hi-loft poly because mine are quilted and I like the "quilty" look.

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by Sewmum1 14 Sep 2017

I use sew in stabiliser if the fabric is quite thin, otherwise nothing. Not had any issues as I use the fabric double so that is usually enough

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toogie by toogie 14 Sep 2017

Thank you. My fabric is double too and I made 8 (I recounted-lol) without anything. I think they are fine,as is.

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by queenofhearts 14 Sep 2017

I use a light weight batting to give them some definition. A heavier stabilizer will give them some weight but then they are too stiff to suit me.
Good luck!

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toogie by toogie edited 14 Sep 2017

Thanks, I just made one and I didn't use anything-gonna turn it and see if I like it. It seems like the tissue should be 'padding' enough-lol

pennifold by pennifold 14 Sep 2017

I agree with you Toogie, once the tissue packet is inside it gives enough padding! Love Chris

toogie by toogie 14 Sep 2017

I got 6 made and although they are easy and quick, I'm on to something else. I need different things anyway.

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