Quilting & Sewing Tips
#52
Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I read this tip in a quilting magazine.....not sure which one! When threading a needle, do NOT dampen the thread, "spit" on the needle eye instead. If you use enough spit, the thread will slip right on thru as though the needle is sucking it in!!!! It REALLY works!
#53
Originally Posted by raksmum
When your hand soap is too small and thin to use as soap it is a great marking tool on darker fabrics. No worry that it won't wash out either
#54
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Originally Posted by craftybear
I was hemming my hubby bib overalls. I used the rotary cutter and mat to cut them off by 3 inches was so much faster than using scissors.
Also while hemming them on machine I broke 2 needles. I was trying to figure out what I could use to store the broken needles until I got them to the trash.
I found this plastic needle case and works great to store in the sewing machine drawer.
Enjoy!
Also while hemming them on machine I broke 2 needles. I was trying to figure out what I could use to store the broken needles until I got them to the trash.
I found this plastic needle case and works great to store in the sewing machine drawer.
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by MrsSew66
When manually threading a needle, place something "white" behind the needle. It could be an index card or anything white. The eye of the needle is much easier to see.
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Originally Posted by theresse
I Wished I had know about the Jeans Last month ago. I back stitch just before the thick seam and after it -no stitch for about a 1/2 inch my pressser foot just wont go over it. I hope to remember it the next time i hem jeans Theresse
#58
Originally Posted by lfw045
Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I read this tip in a quilting magazine.....not sure which one! When threading a needle, do NOT dampen the thread, "spit" on the needle eye instead. If you use enough spit, the thread will slip right on thru as though the needle is sucking it in!!!! It REALLY works!
Another tip for the hand quilters/sewers that no one has brought up yet. When pulling thread off spool and threading needle. Make sure you thread from the loose end and tie off on the end that you just cut from the spool. Will very rarely tangle when using if you do this.
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