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ok, so I have a flower stitch foot and that thing came with NO directions...oh they are in the box but really....nothing I do is making flowers like what they show can be done...
If you have one of these and can make FLOWERS with it, please, please, please tell me what I am doing wrong! In my pix are the samples I did the other night. The fabric is layered with batting..I did NOT like just a double layer of fabric..it preferred the batting sandwich! That pink thread is a vintage varigated DMC embroidery thread that is 50wt. As you can see on the Ultrasuede, the pink sunk in and sort got lost. I had to use a heavier weight thread on the ultrasuede, but it did fine with NO stabilizer... JUST no flowers...cute circular designs, but I want the big spirograph flowers they say you can make with this thing! |
I have this, but I haven't been able to try it out yet.
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What if you use a stabilizer like when you do machine embroidery?
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
What if you use a stabilizer like when you do machine embroidery?
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Try freezer paper if you have it because you can iron it to your fabric.
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
Try freezer paper if you have it because you can iron it to your fabric.
I can buy stabilizers wholesale, just have NO clue what I would need...way too many choices out there! ANd they are so costly... |
I always get a light weight and if I need heavier I just add another layer or 2. Do you have basting spray. That will work with the no iron stabilizer.
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
I always get a light weight and if I need heavier I just add another layer or 2. Do you have basting spray. That will work with the no iron stabilizer.
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You can use the stabilizer you have, by spraying it with a temp. spray and it will stick to the back of your fabric. If needed, you can use more than one layer of stabilizer.
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This link has instructions for using it http://www.scribd.com/doc/27062700/F...t-Instructions
A couple of links to blogs that has use this foot. Might be something helpful on one of them http://tracyborders.blogspot.com/200...itch-foot.html http://whistlindixiefolkart.com/Bleue/?p=51 |
Originally Posted by TeddyB1967
This link has instructions for using it http://www.scribd.com/doc/27062700/F...t-Instructions
A couple of links to blogs that has use this foot. Might be something helpful on one of them http://tracyborders.blogspot.com/200...itch-foot.html http://whistlindixiefolkart.com/Bleue/?p=51 I can see I have some more PLAYING around to do for sure! I will post more pix what I am doing soon! |
I think it's actually a different attachment that makes the spirograph type flowers. It's been awhile, and can't remember the name. Will link it if I can find it.
Edit: Maybe not. I did find this Bernina circular attachment which can be used to make spirograph type designs. http://athreadfromtheedge.blogspot.c...ph-sewing.html |
Originally Posted by Prism99
I think it's actually a different attachment that makes the spirograph type flowers. It's been awhile, and can't remember the name. Will link it if I can find it.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Prism99
I think it's actually a different attachment that makes the spirograph type flowers. It's been awhile, and can't remember the name. Will link it if I can find it.
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I think I read a used fabric softener sheet can be used as stabilizer.
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Sorry. I'm no help. I've never even seen one.
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Originally Posted by GGinMcKinney
I think I read a used fabric softener sheet can be used as stabilizer.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I think it's actually a different attachment that makes the spirograph type flowers. It's been awhile, and can't remember the name. Will link it if I can find it.
Edit: Maybe not. I did find this Bernina circular attachment which can be used to make spirograph type designs. http://athreadfromtheedge.blogspot.c...ph-sewing.html |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
ok, so I have a flower stitch foot and that thing came with NO directions...oh they are in the box but really....nothing I do is making flowers like what they show can be done...
If you have one of these and can make FLOWERS with it, please, please, please tell me what I am doing wrong! In my pix are the samples I did the other night. The fabric is layered with batting..I did NOT like just a double layer of fabric..it preferred the batting sandwich! That pink thread is a vintage varigated DMC embroidery thread that is 50wt. As you can see on the Ultrasuede, the pink sunk in and sort got lost. I had to use a heavier weight thread on the ultrasuede, but it did fine with NO stabilizer... JUST no flowers...cute circular designs, but I want the big spirograph flowers they say you can make with this thing! |
Originally Posted by Sandee
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
ok, so I have a flower stitch foot and that thing came with NO directions...oh they are in the box but really....nothing I do is making flowers like what they show can be done...
If you have one of these and can make FLOWERS with it, please, please, please tell me what I am doing wrong! In my pix are the samples I did the other night. The fabric is layered with batting..I did NOT like just a double layer of fabric..it preferred the batting sandwich! That pink thread is a vintage varigated DMC embroidery thread that is 50wt. As you can see on the Ultrasuede, the pink sunk in and sort got lost. I had to use a heavier weight thread on the ultrasuede, but it did fine with NO stabilizer... JUST no flowers...cute circular designs, but I want the big spirograph flowers they say you can make with this thing! |
i would use a water soluble stabalizer. freezer paper won't wash out. you can buy a small roll of stabilizer it has lots of uses, maybe split a roll with a friend.
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You might want to try some water soluble stabilizer on the back of the sandwich and maybe loosen the tension a little.
Looks like a fun foot! |
I have the older version of the quilting table for my Viking SE. It has a series of holes that you can use for circular sewing, using a push pin. you can make a circle from about 3" up to 18", in 1/2" increments. Works great, but you need to go slowly & stabilize as needed. Thanks for the spirograph link. I'll have to try that one!
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Jacquie, Would it help to use a hoop as well as stablizer? The stitch is pretty though.
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I've been told to heavily starch my fabric and use stabilizer when doing embroidery. I think this would help with your success.
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Originally Posted by Matilda
Jacquie, Would it help to use a hoop as well as stablizer? The stitch is pretty though.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by bjeriann
Try freezer paper if you have it because you can iron it to your fabric.
I can buy stabilizers wholesale, just have NO clue what I would need...way too many choices out there! ANd they are so costly... |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Matilda
Jacquie, Would it help to use a hoop as well as stablizer? The stitch is pretty though.
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Here is a link for more pictures. These are neat!
http://www.google.com/search?q=flowe...ls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&s a=X&ei=g5oMTpv2IuSfsQLkj7TxCQ&ved=0CFAQsAQ&biw=124 3&bih=680 I will have to check into this foot. Thanks Jacquie for sharing this. |
Originally Posted by Matilda
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Matilda
Jacquie, Would it help to use a hoop as well as stablizer? The stitch is pretty though.
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Originally Posted by Matilda
Here is a link for more pictures. These are neat!
http://www.google.com/search?q=flowe...ls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&s a=X&ei=g5oMTpv2IuSfsQLkj7TxCQ&ved=0CFAQsAQ&biw=124 3&bih=680 I will have to check into this foot. Thanks Jacquie for sharing this. I can see that some go over the flower more than once...neat effect..there are tons of possiblities with this..just in changing your threads! I must find time to sit back down and PLAY....it is time consuming..but it is for the GOOD of quilterkind every where! this is My foot exactly! [ATTACH=CONFIG]218995[/ATTACH] This is more what I would like to make..the far right AND the one right under the foot! [ATTACH=CONFIG]218996[/ATTACH] flower stitch foot with direction sheet [ATTACH=CONFIG]219001[/ATTACH] |
Have you tried stretching the fabric in a small embroidery hoop, if the attachment will fit into it.
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Originally Posted by stephanie
Have you tried stretching the fabric in a small embroidery hoop, if the attachment will fit into it.
but hooping is on my list of things to try... |
I had that problem when I emb. but if you use a lite wt. stabelizer and put the thread through the eye of the bobbin it should work fine. Have you tried that yeet?
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I had that problem when I emb. but if you use a lite wt. stabelizer and put the thread through the eye of the bobbin it should work fine. Have you tried that yet?
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Originally Posted by brightstar_202
I had that problem when I emb. but if you use a lite wt. stabelizer and put the thread through the eye of the bobbin it should work fine. Have you tried that yet?
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The best stabilizer I have found for this sort of thing is coffee filters, and they are not expensive
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Thank you a zillion times. I bought this 5 years and could never figure it out. Thanks for sharing all the sights. It came with no instructions at all. More I learned tonite on this wonderful board.
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Originally Posted by Dee
Thank you a zillion times. I bought this 5 years and could never figure it out. Thanks for sharing all the sights. It came with no instructions at all. More I learned tonite on this wonderful board.
I am going to try some things tomorrow..though DH will be home for a 4 day weekend..ugh.... |
Will do. I thought I was dense when I couldn't get nothing to work with it. Good Luck to you.
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