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DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING AND ATTACHING LEADERS (APRONS)
Your quilt layers will be basted or pinned to fabric leaders
(aprons) that you must attach to the rollers first.
We offer a fabric kit, that you can purchase from us. The fabric kit includes cotton drill,
118” long, cut to the proper measurements and serged. Or you can easily make them
yourself.
To make your leaders (aprons), any sturdy fabric may be used. Heavy fabrics such as
canvas will be difficult to pin or baste. Do not use stretchy fabrics or knits.
1. You will need three strips of fabric, one each for the front, middle and
rear roller. The length of the fabric leader is determined by measuring
your roller length and subtracting two inches. (eg. 120” rollers – 2” +
118” leaders). The three leaders will be cut from this length of fabric.
2. For the
Original Machine Quilting Frame
, you will cut one length about 15”
wide, one 10” wide and one 5” wide.
3. Zigzag or serge the long edges of the fabric to avoid raveling.
4. See next page for more photos and instructions on how to attach the leaders.
Tape aprons to rollers with cloth
tape. The tape will be covered by
the aprons when in use.
Front apron, 15" wide. Attach
to the quilt top and batting
Rear roller
Center apron, 10" wide.
Attach to the quilt backing.
Rear apron, 4" wide.
Attach to the quilt top,
batting, and backing.
Center roller
Front roller
Rear apron, 5” wide.
Attach to the quilt top,
batting, and backing.
Center apron, 10” wide.
Attach to the quilt backing.
Front apron, 15” wide. Attach to
the quilt top and batting.
