Terial Magic Streamlining Quilting In the world of quilting, efficiency is key. Quilters are always looking for ways to streamline their process and make their projects more efficient. One way to do this is by using Terial Magic. Terial Magic is a fabric spray that turns regular fabric into a firm and paper-like material. By spraying your fabric with Terial Magic, you can eliminate the need for stabilizers or interfacing, making your quilting process quicker and easier. Not only does Terial Magic make your fabric firmer, but it also helps prevent fraying and stretching.
To prepare your fabric, cut two pieces about 9 x 12”. Soak each piece by spraying with Terial Magic.I turned the sprayer to “stream” rather than “spray”, so it was a little too concentrated and I think I used a lot more than I needed to. It spreads a lot more evenly on the spray setting.
Not only does Terial Magic make your fabric firmer, but it also helps prevent fraying and stretching. This means that you can cut your fabric more accurately and have cleaner edges. This is a huge time saver, as you won't have to spend extra time trimming or fixing frayed edges.
Folded Fabric Box and Bow
Before everything went pear-shaped, I had ordered a product I wanted to try out. It’s made for stiffening fabric, and I had read good things about it.
The spray is called Terial Magic. While it didn’t stiffen the fabric to the level I expected, I think it’s perfect for some applications.
If you want to feed fabric through your home printer, this is the stuff. I have spent a lot of time and energy with the whole iron-fabric-to-freezer-paper thing, and when it works, it’s great. When it doesn’t, it’s a nightmare. This made the fabric alone feed through just like paper.
It doesn’t do anything to prevent fading in the wash, but that’s not always an issue, and can be remedied in other ways. I’ll definitely be using this next time I make a quilt label!
For my first try, I wanted to make a little gift box. My daughter and I learned to make these on a cruise ship, of all places, back in about 2008, but those were paper. My goal was to see if I could make one out of fabric.
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To make this folded fabric box and bow you’ll need:
- Terial Magic
- cotton fabric (white if you’d like to put it through the printer, otherwise a cute design)
- needle and thread
If you’d like to have the same print on your box and bow that I used, you can find that PDF here.
To prepare your fabric, cut two pieces about 9 x 12”. Soak each piece by spraying with Terial Magic.I turned the sprayer to “stream” rather than “spray”, so it was a little too concentrated and I think I used a lot more than I needed to. It spreads a lot more evenly on the spray setting.
Make sure there are no dry spots on the fabric. Let it air dry until the fabric is just damp. The bottle says about 15 minutes, but mine took at least half an hour.
Press the fabric until it’s dry. It doesn’t mention whether or not to use steam, so I turned it off. The spray left no residue on my iron or ironing board.
Trim the two fabric pieces to 8 1/2 x 11”.
If you’re printing, feed it through as you would cardstock. Mine printed beautifully, there was absolutely no jamming, and the colors look great. This is the printed fabric on the bottom, and paper on the top.
This gorgeous watercolor floral design is from Katerina Osa on Creative Market.
Cut the floral square with the black background to 8 1/2 x 8 1/2” and the white background to 8 x 8”. The print won’t go all the way to the edge unless you used borderless printing, but those white strips will only show up inside the box.
Cut the 1/2” strips:
- one 2 1/2”
- three 6 1/2”
- three 7”
- three 7 1/2”
Make sure there are no dry spots on the fabric. Let it air dry until the fabric is just damp. The bottle says about 15 minutes, but mine took at least half an hour.
Another benefit of Terial Magic is that it allows you to create more intricate designs with your quilting. The stiffness provided by the spray allows you to sew intricate patterns without worrying about your fabric shifting or moving. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for quilters, as they can now create more detailed and intricate designs. Using Terial Magic is easy. Simply spray your fabric with the solution, let it dry, and then you're ready to start quilting. The spray is non-toxic and washes out easily, so you don't have to worry about any chemical residue being left on your fabric. Overall, Terial Magic is a game-changer for quilters. It streamlines the quilting process, making it faster and easier. The spray eliminates the need for stabilizers and interfacing, allowing quilters to create more intricate designs without the worry of shifting fabric. So if you're looking to take your quilting to the next level, give Terial Magic a try..
Reviews for "The Science of Streamlining: How Terial Magic Transforms Your Quilting Experience"
- Jane D. - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to try Terial Magic for my quilting projects, but I was quite disappointed with the product. It claims to streamline the quilting process, but I found it to be more of a hassle than anything else. The spray made my fabric stiff and difficult to work with, and it took a lot of effort to get it back to its original softness. Additionally, I didn't notice any significant improvement in the accuracy or speed of my quilting. Overall, I don't think Terial Magic is worth the time or money.
- Sarah L. - 3/5 stars - I have mixed feelings about Terial Magic. While it did help with reducing fraying and keeping my fabric in shape during quilting, I found it to be quite messy and time-consuming to use. The sprayer didn't distribute the product evenly, resulting in some areas being too stiff while others were still prone to fraying. I also had to let the fabric dry for a while before I could start quilting, which added to the waiting time. It's not a terrible product, but I think there are better alternatives out there.
- Mark T. - 1/5 stars - I had high expectations for Terial Magic, but it ended up being a complete letdown. The spray bottle was malfunctioning right from the start, making it difficult to evenly coat my fabric. Even when I managed to apply it somewhat evenly, the fabric ended up being too stiff and uncomfortable to work with. Moreover, the effects didn't last very long, and the fabric went back to its original state after a few washes. I don't recommend wasting your money on this product; there are much better options available for streamlining quilting.