Binding entirely by machine ? Arthritis question
11-19-2010, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 4dogs
I was in Wal Mart last night and I noticed a BROTHER machine that must have about a zillion stitches on it, for $135.00...........seems like a good deal to me.... I have an Artista 630 Bernina, that is in the shop right now....sure would like to have a "back up" machine to use when the "REAL" one isnt here... anyone know anything about the Wal Mart machines?
11-19-2010, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy S.
Hi Julie, just attach raw side of binding to the back first and then roll it to the front and stitch, no need for a fancy stitch just make sure you catch it all. Clear as mud I'm sure.
11-20-2010, 04:15 PM
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I had this a few years ago...rotar cuff tear........it took ages for it to stop hurting..........and even now, if I pick up something heavy, or put strain on it, I feel it pretty quickly...but it hasnt stopped my sewing...........just try to take it easy right now, give it a chance to heal....sometimes surgery will help, sometimes it will not. Pain meds help too, and just dont over do, or put too much strain on that arm.
11-20-2010, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sewgull
Originally Posted by Nancy S.
Hi Julie, just attach raw side of binding to the back first and then roll it to the front and stitch, no need for a fancy stitch just make sure you catch it all. Clear as mud I'm sure.
Listen to your body with Arthritis, it will tell you how much is enough. If you feel like doing something to it if not don't do it.
that is the way i do it found out from QB that it is called a french binding
Check Arthritis Fountation for more info.
11-20-2010, 07:03 PM
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Julie -
If you haven't tried it, you should give a Tilt'able a try. They are a bit pricey, but they make a HUGE difference in the amount of time you can sew. They reduce the tension of trying to watch the machine bed while you're sewing. My wife has one, and I have a home-made imitation one that we purchased at a LQS. Here is one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Ergonomic-Adva.../dp/B001839ZKO
Another thing that might help is a binding foot or bi-level foot. We bought one for our Pfaff machines and it does help. If one is available for your machine you should consider it. We don't even know what all the little markings are for on ours, but what little we do know is a big help.
Darren
If you haven't tried it, you should give a Tilt'able a try. They are a bit pricey, but they make a HUGE difference in the amount of time you can sew. They reduce the tension of trying to watch the machine bed while you're sewing. My wife has one, and I have a home-made imitation one that we purchased at a LQS. Here is one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Ergonomic-Adva.../dp/B001839ZKO
Another thing that might help is a binding foot or bi-level foot. We bought one for our Pfaff machines and it does help. If one is available for your machine you should consider it. We don't even know what all the little markings are for on ours, but what little we do know is a big help.
Darren
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