Help. What did I do Wrong? UPDATE ON PAGE 2
05-28-2008, 08:56 AM
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Bevanger,
Keep up the great attitude! :D
My first quilt did the same thing, put it away and never finished it.
10 years later and over 100 quilts done I still have a lot to learn and
enjoy every minute of it. The Gang here is the BEST!
Keep up the great attitude! :D
My first quilt did the same thing, put it away and never finished it.
10 years later and over 100 quilts done I still have a lot to learn and
enjoy every minute of it. The Gang here is the BEST!
05-28-2008, 09:40 AM
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Use the index card trick to check for 1/4 in each line on the card is 1/4
check your machine and when you buy a foot they are not always the size they say. you can measure over from your needle and put a piece of tape down :D
check your machine and when you buy a foot they are not always the size they say. you can measure over from your needle and put a piece of tape down :D
05-28-2008, 02:22 PM
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I found the ¼" seam was really one of the most important learning tools for quilting, especially for piecing. My machine has a ¼" stitch....but it works the best if I set it & then move the needle just one notch to the right....because once you've sewn your seam & press it....you loose just a tad again....It seems to work for me. I do have a ¼" foot as well, but rarely use it because I really really have to concentrate to keep that little sucker right on the very edge of the fabric.
05-28-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
I was told when I started quilting 3 years ago that people who have never sewn regular clothes make the better quilters. So since I used to be a clothing sewer, I had to slow down and really think about getting everything perfect. My big problems were not cutting the fabric exact and not pressing more as I went along. Remember- that is press---not iron!
In reg sewing, we were spoiled with patterns. You can't mess up cutting them out. Well you can. Well heck ya know what I mean. I ordered another Brother and will get soon. it has all the feet. Next yr with Taxes hubby said if I still want a better one, he'll get me one. I loved my brother
05-28-2008, 03:18 PM
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Well, I think anyone who can construct clothing from a pattern is a genius! Even a simple pattern makes my brain hurt. And I love your problem-solving skills Bevanger. You will surpass a bunch of us in no time! Just remember to to share your tips and photos! Onward!
05-29-2008, 02:33 AM
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Yes, I think slowing down in the key. I have sewn clothing since I was little. I have access to three different machines and when I sew on my Mom's old Singer (1952 model), it only has one speed.........very fast. LOL! It's very hard to slow down on that machine!
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05-29-2008, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Chele
Well, I think anyone who can construct clothing from a pattern is a genius! Even a simple pattern makes my brain hurt. And I love your problem-solving skills Bevanger. You will surpass a bunch of us in no time! Just remember to to share your tips and photos! Onward!
05-29-2008, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bebe
Do you have a 1/4 inch foot? that would help you keep your stitch line more accurate.
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