I went ahead & bought it!
10-10-2011, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nursie76
Cool! I have been known to whack unruly seams with the handle end of a screw driver, so this might be a better solution for beating them into submission. Just one whack is all that is needed! lol
10-10-2011, 02:51 AM
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My two favorites are the Quilter's FabriCalc (love that thing) and the SideWinder (winds thread on the bobber). I think that it is feasible to assume that if you use it it's NOT a gadget - it's a necessary tool! I do not consider my ergonomically designed Fons and Porter seam ripper a gadget. Mine is dull. It is a necessary tool to my sewing. Same goes for rulers. I have a bunch - they are gadgets. My Omni Edge is a tool. That and a purple steel ruler with rubber on the backside so it won't slide all over the place. Whatever we use is different than whatever we have. I have a few rulers here I don't even know how to work them. That's a gadget. But isn't it fun to have those sitting on your work table and while you are sewing away, your eyes go to it and say "Why did I need that so bad. I don't even know what it does, how it does it or why it does it! But I had to have it."
But then in a moment of sanity, we will figure out what it does and wonder how in the world did we ever get along without it! Edie
But then in a moment of sanity, we will figure out what it does and wonder how in the world did we ever get along without it! Edie
10-10-2011, 02:56 AM
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I used that technique for years, learned it from reading about fine tailoring. My seams on hemmed jeans last longer than the jeans. It has no more effect on the fibers than pressing hard with the iron.
10-10-2011, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by deedum
Originally Posted by alikat110
I bet there is a bit of satisfaction in getting to smack something that is bothering you....like bulky seams.
10-10-2011, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by redmadder
I used that technique for years, learned it from reading about fine tailoring. My seams on hemmed jeans last longer than the jeans. It has no more effect on the fibers than pressing hard with the iron.
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