Substitute "Slider" - wha'cha think??
10-17-2011, 10:09 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by dreamboat
what is a supreme slider?
http://www.daystyledesigns.com/supremeslider.htm
http://sew-whats-new.com/video/quilt...review-supreme
this has a video to show how it is used. I bought it when I took a FMQ class and I love it!!! To me, it was worth the $30!
10-17-2011, 10:48 PM
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I just saw in a catalog on line about using a spray slick stuff for on your machine bed to make it slick and it doesn't hurt the machine. Sounds good to me.
A shower curtain may work too, would have to try it.
A shower curtain may work too, would have to try it.
10-18-2011, 03:38 AM
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I went to True Value Hardware and got a large piece of plexiglass. I measured where I wanted the hole for the machine needle etc. My husband cut it for me and now I have a combo slider and table extension for very little $$. I think I paid $23 and it is at least twice the size of the big Slider. I used double sided sticky tape along one edge to make sure it didn't move (and it hasn't). I can remove it from my sewing table (a vintage FW table) anytime I want if I change machines since I have that capability with two other vintage machines that I have.
10-18-2011, 03:51 AM
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You will find that the plastic isn't as slippery as the teflon sheet but it can be improved if you spray it with a little silicone spray. It is not greasy, non scented, and non staining. It is available at upholstery supply and on the internet. Maybe locally if you live in a large enough area. You can also spray the plastic with pledge and wipe it off before using.
Ann in TN
Ann in TN
10-18-2011, 04:00 AM
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I recently gave a FM workshop, not with the intention of selling the slider. I did have one I passed around, comment from one student
" I did not see the difference when using it, until I did not have it anymore". She did order one.
Once she passed it on for someone else to try she found it HAD made it easier.
I was sold on it when it made FM soooo much easier with the fusiable batting against my machine. (no backing).
I don't have to tape it down to stay put, like I would think you have to do when using an alternative.
" I did not see the difference when using it, until I did not have it anymore". She did order one.
Once she passed it on for someone else to try she found it HAD made it easier.
I was sold on it when it made FM soooo much easier with the fusiable batting against my machine. (no backing).
I don't have to tape it down to stay put, like I would think you have to do when using an alternative.
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