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Originally Posted by Jingleberry
I bought a stiletto and only cost about 4.95. I didn't realize they could cost 20.00-30.00 bucks. Mine is plastic.
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Thanks for the advice. I will try the skewer, and the end runner.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Sew onto an ender, that will stop the veer. Start with a leader and end with an ender.
Learn all about leaders and enders here: http://www.quiltville.com/leadersenders.shtml |
One of the tips they gave us at our quilt guild: Measure 1/4" to the right of the needle all the way down to the edge of your machine. Mark with a marker. Then place a few layers of the blue painters masking tape down the line that you marked. This allows the fabric to be guided into the needle area without any problem. Also, you can buy a package of about 25 bamboo skewers in a package at Wal-Mart for roughly $1.25. These make great stilettos and you have a large supply. LOL
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Bamboo skewers are great. I sew on a vintage Singer and used about 3/8" off the end of a skewer to replace the set sdrew on the small belt wheel. Been sewing with it like that for several weeks now with no problem.
You might be veering because of having your markings too close to the needle. If you mark the 1/4" mark all the way to the front of your machine it will help keep the fabric straight. |
Good tip. Thanks. :thumbup:
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