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BMP 10-12-2011 04:10 AM
Is there any type of tool/ruler that you can use to help mark markings for doing a blanket stitch evenly ...OR does anyone have an idea ???

sewwhat85 10-12-2011 04:11 AM
tiger tape comes to mind

sewwhat85 10-12-2011 04:11 AM
tiger tape comes to mind

BMP 10-12-2011 04:12 AM
Never heard of it, what is it ???

donnajean 10-12-2011 04:12 AM
I just use a visual point on the pressor foot to remain the same distance to the edge of the fabric pieces while doing the blanket stitch.

grann of 6 10-12-2011 04:12 AM
Originally Posted by BMP
Is there any type of tool/ruler that you can use to help mark markings for doing a blanket stitch evenly ...OR does anyone have an idea ???
I did it once by hand using a marking pen and a regular ruler. I now use my serger for finishing edges, or the blanket stitch on my sewing machine.

QuiltnNan 10-12-2011 04:28 AM
Originally Posted by BMP
Never heard of it, what is it ???
this is tiger tape http://www.oldmadequilts.com/tiger_tape.html and it mentions blanket stitch specifically

QuiltE 10-12-2011 04:35 AM
What are you wanting to mark?
For blanket stitch you go next to the edge and stitch ... just find the right spot to line it up, and then go. The machine does the rest.

the old one 10-12-2011 04:39 AM
I prefer the "not-so-perfect" look of blanket stitch where it is not completely even, so I am no help at all. piecefully, the old one

GwynR 10-12-2011 05:47 AM
Tiger Tape!! Now I know what to get my sister for a gift! She loves to blanket stitch by hand and is always trying to make it perfect!

jaciqltznok 10-12-2011 05:56 AM
are you doing it by hand or machine??

I have a "secret" way to do it by hand that locks in the stitches and keeps them from wandering around making that Uneven look!

Dianemarie 10-12-2011 05:58 AM
Ditto here -- it is my personal challenge to see how even I can get them............

Happy stitching !

Honchey 10-12-2011 06:02 AM
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
are you doing it by hand or machine??

I have a "secret" way to do it by hand that locks in the stitches and keeps them from wandering around making that Uneven look!
Okay...you've piqued my curiousity....How do you do it???

QuiltE 10-12-2011 06:03 AM
Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
are you doing it by hand or machine??

I have a "secret" way to do it by hand that locks in the stitches and keeps them from wandering around making that Uneven look!
Okay...you've piqued my curiousity....How do you do it???
No doubt, she was baiting you to ask that! :)

NanaCsews2 10-12-2011 06:36 AM
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
are you doing it by hand or machine??

I have a "secret" way to do it by hand that locks in the stitches and keeps them from wandering around making that Uneven look!
Spit it out please....

Podunk Princess 10-12-2011 07:15 AM
Nancy's Notions sells a rotary cutter/blade that makes the holes evenly spaced for you. I think it's about $14. I saw it in her catalog.


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