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Originally Posted by Mom3
(Post 5100030)
That should work also as long as the edges of the slippery surface don't curl up.
By the way, I literally wrapped the paper down the front of my cabinet, across the sewing machine bed and then down the back of my cabinet. Obviously you have to cut a small hole through the paper for the needle to go through before you begin stitching. I cut about a dime sized hole. EDIT: I used painters tape so as not to leave a residue on my machine and cabinet. I'm note sure if there is a double sided tape that is residue free. Shari |
I have used contact paper before for simple FMQ shapes to stick to the quilt surface a few times but never thought about the paper side. Sounds like you've found a good use for it.
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I am liking this idea a whole lot. I volunteer at my daughter's school's library, and I spend hours covering paperback book covers with contact paper. Always just recycled the backing paper...wistfully. Now I have a use for it! You are genius.
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I recently made the same discovery with a large plastic bag that some electronics came in. I taped first but a pain to get to my top loading bobbin..........so went to bulldog clips. Worked out fine!
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That is where young children sit and they have wonderful ideas!
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Originally Posted by WMUTeach
(Post 5104140)
That is where young children sit and they have wonderful ideas!
Shari |
If it works that well maybe it would be worth reinforcing it for longer wear: peel the Contac vinyl part off and put it on the reverse side. Could have a custom-sized slider for just the cost of a roll of Contac paper! I'm going to add a roll to my WalMart shopping list....
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Great hint. I must try it. As for double sided tape, it's usually pretty strong on the bottom side of the tape & maybe a little problematic trying to remove it without leaving a lot of sticky residue on the bed of your machine. I would experiment first.
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Man, I have hated throwing that stuff away for years, but couldn't think of a single use for it! Now, I'm going to buy some contact paper and use the BACK! :) Thanks!
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Thanks for the final clarification.
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