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07-11-2013, 12:21 PM

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a_daerr

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Wow, that's a really good idea. I do singe the edges of the webbing to help it to not fray. I could probably do that with this too. All excellent ideas. I'm glad I asked!

07-12-2013, 03:29 AM

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Just wanted to update this. I tried melting the loose ends last night. And albeit a little ghetto (I did it over a candle flame), it WORKED. And the tails were tiny enough that it didn't create any blobs or any real differences you can see with the naked eye. What a great idea! Thanks!!

07-12-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by a_daerr

I read an article that says to microstitch (25-30 stitches per square inch) for the first and last eight or so stitches. What does that translate to when my stitch length setting which is given in millimeters?

1 inch = 25.4mm

07-12-2013, 05:42 PM

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The easiest thread I've found to use for invisible thread is Sew Art. The one I've found to have the most problems is YLI. You need to sew more slowly and fill a bobbin more slowly with invisible thread, or so I have found.

I'll bet this problem is why you often find the big X in a square of stitching at the end of backpack straps, leashes, etc. Try that square, or try sewing with a stretch zig zag stitch.