Need tutorial on making leaders!
#1
Need tutorial on making leaders!
I have been so excited to receive my new Juki 2200 with Grace frame. I bought a lightweight canvas to make leaders but now I can't find any decent tutes to make the leaders! I am a" follow the directions" kinda gal when I'm not familiar with something so don't want to strike out on my own, ie. how long for each leader, etc.....I have googled and searched but can't find a good, straight forward tutorial. Are there any fellow quilters on here who would be willing to "hold my hand" if they have previously made leaders for their long arm? My frame has the 5 rail setup (dead rail along with the rail for batting in addition to the others). Help??
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
#2
here's some info... go to the 4th icon/avatar... http://quiltwithus.connectingthreads...ng-frame-users
when i made a leader set for my Hinterberg, i used heavy duty sticky velcro to attach the leaders to the poles... easy to put on and take off. i also sewed a permanent marking at the center of the leaders so i could easily sew the top at the center of the leader and then center the leader on the poles. i marked the poles with permanent marker at the center
when i made a leader set for my Hinterberg, i used heavy duty sticky velcro to attach the leaders to the poles... easy to put on and take off. i also sewed a permanent marking at the center of the leaders so i could easily sew the top at the center of the leader and then center the leader on the poles. i marked the poles with permanent marker at the center
#3
your frame should have instructions for making them for that particular frame, how long, how wide for each roller and how to attach, had a small groove that the leaders fit into so I did not need the velcro.
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#4
Thanks QuiltnNan! I will check that out. Hi Kathy, I am very familiar with the Kathykwilts you tube videos, thanks! I didn't remember seeing the info, but I will double check. I bought the whole kit n caboodle so it's been a little overwhelming, lol. But very exciting!
#5
I actually used a combination of good ideas from several different video's and written directions .. then made up my own rules I probably viewed 20 different tutorials (both written and video).
I started by using pillow ticking because it has a straight line in the color weave. Word of caution though ... don't pre-wash the ticking as that can skew the weave. The straight line helped me not only attach the leaders to the rods straight, but also helped me attach the zippered ends. Yes, I wanted zippers.
So I suggest spending a day with google and viewing as many tutorials as you can find, take the best from each and go from there.
I started by using pillow ticking because it has a straight line in the color weave. Word of caution though ... don't pre-wash the ticking as that can skew the weave. The straight line helped me not only attach the leaders to the rods straight, but also helped me attach the zippered ends. Yes, I wanted zippers.
So I suggest spending a day with google and viewing as many tutorials as you can find, take the best from each and go from there.
#6
I actually used a combination of good ideas from several different video's and written directions .. then made up my own rules I probably viewed 20 different tutorials (both written and video).
So I suggest spending a day with google and viewing as many tutorials as you can find, take the best from each and go from there.
So I suggest spending a day with google and viewing as many tutorials as you can find, take the best from each and go from there.
#8
http://www.justsewolivia.com/2012/09...r-longarm.html
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quil...echniques.html
Here are some ideas. I need to do mine as it came with a horrid stretchy leader.
I like this one and will try it to straighten my leaders.
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.co...r-leaders.html
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quil...echniques.html
Here are some ideas. I need to do mine as it came with a horrid stretchy leader.
I like this one and will try it to straighten my leaders.
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.co...r-leaders.html
Last edited by Annaquilts; 10-24-2014 at 04:42 AM.
#9
http://www.justsewolivia.com/2012/09/tutorial-fabric-leaders-for-longarm.
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quil...echniques.html
Here are some ideas. I need to do mine as it came with a horrid stretchy leader.
I like this one and will try it to straighten my leaders.
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.co...r-leaders.html
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quil...echniques.html
Here are some ideas. I need to do mine as it came with a horrid stretchy leader.
I like this one and will try it to straighten my leaders.
http://afabricplayground.blogspot.co...r-leaders.html
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