Never thought of "stitching" without thread in the needle to mark the line on fabric!
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6130015)
I machine stitch 1/4 inch from the edge (like stay stitching) - then press - using the stitched line as a guide -
I frequently do this for hems - like on pillowcases, too. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6130015)
I machine stitch 1/4 inch from the edge (like stay stitching) - then press - using the stitched line as a guide -
I frequently do this for hems - like on pillowcases, too. |
I have never used the stitching method and an confused. Doesn't take much.
I take the thread from needle and sew then. Take out basting thread. Where has the thread come from? You could put small spots of glue fold and press but this will not open again so no good. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6130015)
I machine stitch 1/4 inch from the edge (like stay stitching) - then press - using the stitched line as a guide -
I frequently do this for hems - like on pillowcases, too. |
I have a real wide bias tape maker that I used when I made a reversible quilt and had to cover the seams with a long folded strop. I just cut the length and pulled it through and pressed the strip as I pulled it through
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Dotty, we're meaning using the machine to sew the 1/4" line, just to make it easier to fold the fabric on.
I was finding it hard to fold over that 1/4" evenly and press it. But if you just use the machine with no thread in the needle you'll have a line of holes and that works, too without having to remove thread. Hope that helps ya!! Thought about glue, but too hard to sew through and its not the having it stay over, its just the getting it even.
Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
(Post 6130691)
I have never used the stitching method and an confused. Doesn't take much.
I take the thread from needle and sew then. Take out basting thread. Where has the thread come from? You could put small spots of glue fold and press but this will not open again so no good. |
good idea, Snip, thought about that but the dread of feeding 100's of 6" strips threw made me rethink! Now if I'd only done them loooong then cut them! *sigh*
Originally Posted by snipforfun
(Post 6130892)
I have a real wide bias tape maker that I used when I made a reversible quilt and had to cover the seams with a long folded strop. I just cut the length and pulled it through and pressed the strip as I pulled it through
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what a great tip!
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Hey, Bear and others! Found out with a bigger needle (my "leather" one is too big) and no thread its fine to sew (punch) 3 or 4 layered strips at a time! Steam iron erases the puckers and most of the holes!
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