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Old 08-11-2013, 04:55 AM
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sparkys_mom
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Originally Posted by coopah View Post
I enjoyed using Elmer's, too, but knocked the timing out on my machine. The machine didn't like it...and I used just a tad and ironed it dry before sewing. The shop was able to fix it, but mentioned that there are glues made for sewing and that as the machine goes through the glue, the needle heats up due to the friction. The repair person suggested I buy titanium needles if I continued to use glue. So, don't know if this story is about friction or if it is about fiction, but for now, no more glue for me. :-(
I've been using Elmer's to baste for awhile now. I apply it in big loops and if I have any 'globs', I smooth them down with the back of a spoon. I also use titanium needles exclusively.
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