Substitute "Slider" - wha'cha think??
10-18-2011, 02:59 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by carolaug
It will be interesting to hear what people use. I just bought another slider...the small one for 25.00 (5 was shipping) I hate paying that much but I do find it so much easier to FMQ with it.
10-18-2011, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by carolaug
It will be interesting to hear what people use. I just bought another slider...the small one for 25.00 (5 was shipping) I hate paying that much but I do find it so much easier to FMQ with it.
10-18-2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grambi
Originally Posted by romanojg
First of all it won't hurt to try; if it's thick enough to stay flat. I've heard on here where others have bought vinyl from the fabric store and made one just putting a small hole where the needle goes. I agree; the idea of the slider is great but the cost sets me back a bit. I'd rather spend the money getting the extra's for my new machine that will help me learn and create better in the future. I'll spluge where I need to and save where I can.
10-18-2011, 03:43 PM
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I sewed on clear vinyl for many years making computer covers for a company. I would never consider it slick. It comes with a tissue paper between the plastic because it sticks to everything. I sewed velcro on it in an intricate pattern and it was a chore. Not recommended here!
10-18-2011, 04:11 PM
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I buy my vinyl at wal-mart and it works really well on my machine and the tables I use. I've been using the same piece on my tables for over a year and it still works great. The ones on my machines, I have replaced once due to carelessness on my part. Just the other day I was using my vintage machine with the $27.00 slider on it and tore a big slice in the slider because the needle wasn't up all the way, when I was removing it. So must be extra careful with those sliders as it is now garbage. The vinyl, takes a lot before damage is done. I think I purchased the medium weight vinyl.
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