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Old 11-17-2011, 06:36 PM
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Guess I should have asked this question months ago! I too used the sticky velcro and threw away quite a few needles in the process! Thanks for bringing up the subject!
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:38 PM
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Have you tried the soft velcro? It is more like felt and sewing through it is a breeze!
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Old 11-18-2011, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Lois-nounoe View Post
Have you tried the soft velcro? It is more like felt and sewing through it is a breeze!
I wish I knew about this a few months back!!!What a pain!!!
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Old 11-21-2011, 08:53 PM
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I have just used some invisible nylon thread in bobbin and top on diaper bags and had no trouble, just used regular needle that I sewed the bag with
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Old 11-27-2011, 08:50 PM
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Well, I got all my velcro sewn down. I used a size 14 needle, a short straight stitch and stuck close to the edge of the velcro. It worked! And I'm happy with the results. One thing I did notice was helpful was when sewing down the 'hook' side, I tried to sew in the small space between the hooks. This way my thread was less likely to get tangled. Thanks for all the great tips.
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Old 11-27-2011, 08:57 PM
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Hi,

I always sew it on that little flat edge on the side, with a zipper foot.

Don't ever sew sticky velcro with your machine, my dealer preaches that over and over....will gum your machine up big time!

Hope it worked for you!

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Old 11-27-2011, 11:21 PM
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I never seem to have a problem sewing it down but it usually on a larger project.
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Old 11-28-2011, 03:35 AM
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Thanks for all the tips - I have avoided velcro because my first experience was awful Now I may have to try it again - Thanks for posting and and all the great advice!!!
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I like to use one of my larger size needles when sewing velcro; it seems to help.
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Old 11-28-2011, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan View Post
I was sewing sticky velcro and had the same problem with the thread sticking to the needle above the sewing. i used Dawn dish liquid to clean the needle. I sewed the rest of the sticky velcro on by hand.
I have a lot of sticky velcro that I hate to throw away, but I do have problems with it gunking up my needle. I begged a couple of alcohol wipes from my Dad (a diabetic) and use them to clean off the needle. Works pretty well.
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