Do you use a leader when you piece?
#121
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As much as I can remember! I learned it in a quilting class I took awhile back and have been trying to put it into practice ever since. It saves so much time and thread!
For those who don't know, a leader (we call it a "granny square" although everyone has their own name for it) is a scrap piece of fabric that you start off your stitches with, then you can keep 'chain sewing' so that you don't have the thread tails on each piece. It saves a TON of thread!! Plus, then you can keep your needle in the down position at all times (when stopping).
For those who don't know, a leader (we call it a "granny square" although everyone has their own name for it) is a scrap piece of fabric that you start off your stitches with, then you can keep 'chain sewing' so that you don't have the thread tails on each piece. It saves a TON of thread!! Plus, then you can keep your needle in the down position at all times (when stopping).
#125
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Broadway, Shenandoah Valley, VA
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A lot of the time when I'm chain piecing or otherwise. It depends on the fabric. If it's a bit thin, I windup using the leader. I've also heard it referred to as a mouse.
Whatever you call it, it helps when needed!
Whatever you call it, it helps when needed!
#126
do not need it with the SINGER 301A or the BERNINA 1630 but could not even try to sew on the Bernette without a leader and if not starting at the edge , bringing up the bobbin thread and holding on to top and bobbin threads for the first 4 stitches............. i really hate spagettie on my fabric.
#129
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Location: Broadway, Shenandoah Valley, VA
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Funny...I've grown attached to my leader :lol: I use the same one all the time. It's a piece of old flannel from my DH old PJs, folded over to make a nice square. I trim it every once in a while. I think I'll make a new one from another sentimental piece of fabric.
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