help....! with 1.5 inch squares
#1
I started making fish for a wall hanging that has 1.5 inch squares . Any tips? When a sew the two squares together the material and thread bunch up and knot in the feed dog. It's such a darling pattern we started in class. I have to make nine more little fishy.
http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/p-2...s-designs.aspx
http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/p-2...s-designs.aspx
#2
try taking a piece of doubled scrap material and sewing just about all the way through it (this is called a leader)don't cut your thread but instead butt your pair of squares up to it and start sewing. That should stop your machine from eating your fish.LOL Hope this helps.
#3
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Hi Kim,
Try putting your needle down through the square before you lower your pressure foot. That works for me.
Also, if you use a scrap of fabric as a leader; sew it and leave it attached when starting your square.
Try putting your needle down through the square before you lower your pressure foot. That works for me.
Also, if you use a scrap of fabric as a leader; sew it and leave it attached when starting your square.
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That is an awesome pattern! would look great done in mens cotton plaid shirts! ( i have a bunch already cut up!)
anyways..When you have the time, here is "bonnie hunters" tips on
"leaders and enders"..her whole website is awesome!
actually, she is the one that got me started saving the plaid shirts..lol
http://www.quiltville.com/leadersenders.shtml
anyways..When you have the time, here is "bonnie hunters" tips on
"leaders and enders"..her whole website is awesome!
actually, she is the one that got me started saving the plaid shirts..lol
http://www.quiltville.com/leadersenders.shtml
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