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I love Command Strips but had not thought about using the refill strip to mark 1/4 seam! I have a ton of the extra ones that came with the hooks. I didn't even think about using the Command Strips to hold my rulers on the wall! I did use them to mount a "shoe caddy with plastic pockets" on the back of the closet door.
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Love your idea...I will be trying that...Thanks for sharing..
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU BellaBoo.....i have been cutting up painter's tape rolls into "chunks" for years to use as the 1/4" guide -but this is brilliant ---- can't wait to try it (if/when i ever get my machine back from the fixit shop:()
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I'm on my way to get me some command strips. I, too, have a 1/4" foot with guide, but this would really help keep the seam straight. Thanks for sharing.
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you could put it on then slice it where the bobbin cover is I have done that with other methods of marking ex painters tape. then can replace bobbin without taking it off.
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Originally Posted by lfstamper
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Thanks for the great tip. Will definately try this.
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After seeing this great tip, I went to my machine to sew and noticed that if I used the Command strip, it would go over about 1/2 of one of the set of 'teeth' on my machine ( a Singer) Does anyone think this would be detrimental to my using the Command Strip?
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Great idea! As for your long trailing threads, you might want to consider Bonnie Hunter's whole idea of leaders and enders. It's a much better use of your thread, your sewing area will be much less messy AND you're making parts of other quilt projects at the same time. Great time management.
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Originally Posted by jac
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This strip would go right over my bobbin case so I would have to remove it every time I need a new bobbin.. Will the strip stick multiple times or would I have to replace the strip each time?
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Great idea! I don't like the quarter inch foot. I will get some for my feather weight
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Originally Posted by majormom
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After seeing this great tip, I went to my machine to sew and noticed that if I used the Command strip, it would go over about 1/2 of one of the set of 'teeth' on my machine ( a Singer) Does anyone think this would be detrimental to my using the Command Strip?
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A great tip!
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Cool idea, thanks for sharing! And thanks for the coupons!
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I think I've got some command strips around here somewhere. I'll have to try this. Thanks!
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I use the blue painters tape. It leaves no residue and it easy to see no matter the color of the fabric
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Thank you for a terrific idea - going to get my spares out right now!!
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I have removed mine four times so far and they stick right back. No residue at all. The whole strip doesn't have to be pressed down just the top end, it isn't going anywhere.
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I will give this a try. I use painter's tape to mark the lines on my rulers so I can cut all my strips the same size.
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Thank you, Thank you so much for this tip!!!:thumbup:
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
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Bonnie Hunter blogged about this tip and I tried it and it works the best of all I've tried. Use the Command Strips as the sewing guide. No sticky on the machine and easy to take off. I have the 1/4 food with metal side guide but I like this much better. I can make the guide as long as I need, not just length of the foot. But I found an extra plus to this. If you can see the thread behind my needle the strip holds the thread out of my way after I cut it. I tend to get the thread in my way when I'm starting a new seam.
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I forgot about Bonnie's tip and had even bought the command strips. Now to remember to try it. Thanks for the reminder BellaBoo.
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Wonderful tip!! Thank you!
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great tip! thanks, will have to try this. I have a couple of different 1/4" feet but usually just mark with painters tape. this is much better
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Love this idea, my rulers keep tipping over when I lean them over against the wall.....
Originally Posted by Silver Needle
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I used the hooks on the wall to hang up most of my rulers but never thought of the strips for this. My treadle sewing machines have no mark so this will work great on them!
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What a great tip, thanks for sharing!
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I also love this idea...I really wanted to put them on my wall but did not want a peg board or nails this is perfect!
Originally Posted by jmabby
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Love this idea, my rulers keep tipping over when I lean them over against the wall.....
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thinking my rotary cutter too...and a few other things.
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I no longer use my 1/4" foot. I move my needle over to make 1/4" seam and use my regulare sewing foot. This foot is wider and feeds fabric easier/smoother. You could use this strip as quide if you do not want/or can't move needleo
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I have found that if you use double stick foam tape, it works well too. Having the thickness of the foam makes for a great "wall" for the fabric to fun next too. It's very cheap and comes off without leaving any sticky. Command strips hadn't crossed my mind yet! Good to know.
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What are commpany strips?
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Originally Posted by jac
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This strip would go right over my bobbin case so I would have to remove it every time I need a new bobbin.. Will the strip stick multiple times or would I have to replace the strip each time?
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Thanks for the tip. I have a 1/4 inch foot but I still have trouble getting my seam exactly right.
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in desperation, don't forget that the lined (or ruled) 'index cards' are exactly 1/4 inch. Use them to mark your seams. Inexpensie solutions
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I tried this today, and I love it....works great!! Thanks for sharing.
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The command strip provides a guide that goes way beyond what the foot will do. I am using both.
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I had been using a magnetic strip that was OK. I set up the commando strips last night and I love it. With all the tips I have picked up off this list over the last year, my sewing has improved 100%.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
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Bonnie Hunter blogged about this tip and I tried it and it works the best of all I've tried. Use the Command Strips as the sewing guide. No sticky on the machine and easy to take off. I have the 1/4 food with metal side guide but I like this much better. I can make the guide as long as I need, not just length of the foot. But I found an extra plus to this. If you can see the thread behind my needle the strip holds the thread out of my way after I cut it. I tend to get the thread in my way when I'm starting a new seam.
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I bought some of the shorter replacement strips and got 20 in the package, I think. I am thinking of putting one of them on the feed dog cover plate and putting the other one butting up against it on the cover plate of my bobbin. That way I don't have to cut them. I can also but them up to each other end to end to make thee line longer on other machines. Or at least this is what I was thinking when I bought them. I was planning on leaving the side that sticks to the holder with the paper on it. Which side did you actually adhere to the machine, anyway?
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I use the picture hanging refills that have the paper pull off on the back, one side is sticky one side is pebbled.
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