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Old 12-09-2011, 09:53 AM
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Just bought 4 yrds of heavy duty oil cloth from Nancy's Notions for $6.99 per yard. Great varierty of colors.

Questiion: Do I need special type of needle to sew it?
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Sharp, not universal. I usually use a size 14.
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Wouldn't you need a telfon foot to sew over the oilcloth? I always use one and of course a very sharp needle.
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Originally Posted by pippi65 View Post
Wouldn't you need a telfon foot to sew over the oilcloth? I always use one and of course a very sharp needle.
Yes, or a roller foot. Or just a piece of tissue paper, if you can't find your roller foot. *whistles innocently*
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