Using scrap piece before beginning to stitch
#26
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I save all my tri that I cut when making hst,no matter the size, I use these for starters and enders. I then separare them by size, Make a row etc . They make great sashing and fillers for different sized blocks. Does any of this make sense? Jolo
#27
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I tried using a scrap piece of fabric. Became a real hassle, threads everywhere. Now instead I just backstitch a few stitches when I start and finish a seam. Seems easier to me than messing with a scrap piece of fabric. But we all have our way of doing things. Try several, see what works for you.
#28
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Just holding your threads behind the foot works when starting to sew. But to save thread I use leftover binding from quilts Ive made for starters. As you sew along cut off the binding after it is sewn thru and use it again after sewing kinda like chain sewing. Just keep bringing it to the front of the foot until you have used it up.
#29
Those liddle scraps are called 'bunnies' and save tons of thread over time. My DH and I have used them in our upholstery shop for over 30 years and never sew without them. They are also useful to help prevent your machine from sucking in points of fabric at the beginning of stitching.
#30
Originally Posted by Jois
I reuse starters until the threads drive me crazy. I never saw too much use for enders. I guess that is because I habitually cut the thread at the end? I don't know. Starters are now impossible to do without.
Jois
Jois
I keep the inch or so scrapes after cutting to be starters and sew on them until the have lots of thread then toss. To me if you are careful of them and the save them for future use, you might as well leave them out and just hold the string carefully at ther start of the sewing.
Blessings,
Sharon
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