perfect circles any size!
#33
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I just tried this again and I think the secret is to stabilize the back. After I did that, it made such a difference! I didn't even have to hold on to the fabric; it just turned by itself! Amazing! I just used a straight stitch but then I tried a blanket stitch- did not work well at all. But all in all, Wow- another nifty technique. Love it! Also I put a foam ear plug on top of the tack to hold it in place.
#34
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I just tried this again and I think the secret is to stabilize the back. After I did that, it made such a difference! I didn't even have to hold on to the fabric; it just turned by itself! Amazing! I just used a straight stitch but then I tried a blanket stitch- did not work well at all. But all in all, Wow- another nifty technique. Love it! Also I put a foam ear plug on top of the tack to hold it in place.
#36
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I saw that episode on TV. Cool. Thanks for posting this. I had to do some circular decorative stitches for homework for a quilt class I took. I used a command strip and drew lines half inch apart. Stabilized my fabric. Took a sturdy straight pin and poked the pin through the center of the fabric then stuck the pin on one of the lines and sewed a decorative stitch. It was awkward but did a good job. Also used the open toe applique/embroidery foot. It's slick on the bottom. I suppose if I had to do a lot of these circles, the actual attachment would work better. But, I could not see myself doing that so I save some $ for fabric.
Oh, I used one of my rulers and lined up the command strip to the left of my needle. Changed the thread for each stitch and shifted the pin a half inch for the different stitches.
Oh, I used one of my rulers and lined up the command strip to the left of my needle. Changed the thread for each stitch and shifted the pin a half inch for the different stitches.
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