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11-10-2010, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by happyjan
I like to sew fast too! I think because I was in the sewing industry for a long time making clothing. I have just recently started quilting and everyone tells me to slow down!
11-11-2010, 01:50 AM
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I used to sew "pedal to the metal", but, I am trying to slow down... I now sew at low-medium mark...yes, medium. I find I am more relaxed at this speed and my machine isn't as loud. I am attempting to enjoy the quilting as opposed to racing threw it. I enjoy the challenge of creating the pattern, selecting the fabrics and watching the quilt top grow. Then I get in the "hurry up and get it done" mood and this is another reason I slowed down my machine.
11-11-2010, 03:28 AM
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For piecing, I set the maximum speed to medium, but rarely sew even that fast. For quilting, I sew very slowly, because the stitches, at least on my machine, are not as uniform when I sew at a faster speed.
11-11-2010, 05:21 AM
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i learned many years ago sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed up. when i sew slower i make fewer mistakes, less (un-sewing) and my projects come together alot faster than when i am trying to sew with the foot pedal floored...it takes lot more time to repair mistakes than it does to just slow down and do it right.
Originally Posted by JudyMN
How fast do you sew? After a year of quilting, I recently slowed down the speed of my machine and have found it is easier to sew straighter. I like speed, but the results are better a little slower.
Does anyone else like to speed while sewing?
Does anyone else like to speed while sewing?
11-11-2010, 08:07 AM
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I've never been a speeder, I learned that it is easier to just take my time and (try to) do it right the first time! Besides, every time I get in a hurry I make so many mistakes it takes me twice as long anyway! Slow and steady definitely wins the race for me when it comes to quilting...but I sew like a bat out of hell when it comes to sewing anything else! :-D
11-11-2010, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
I adjusted my machine to sew medium speed also.
I do much better that way.
I do much better that way.
11-11-2010, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BRenea
I've never been a speeder, I learned that it is easier to just take my time and (try to) do it right the first time! Besides, every time I get in a hurry I make so many mistakes it takes me twice as long anyway! Slow and steady definitely wins the race for me when it comes to quilting...but I sew like a bat out of hell when it comes to sewing anything else! :-D
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