How to sew perfect circles

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01-12-2013, 10:50 AM

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ludlowquiltandsew

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Thanks. What a great idea.

01-12-2013, 02:37 PM

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jbj137

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Super Duper idea.

01-13-2013, 04:08 AM

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fran624

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Thank you Luannh I will try it

01-13-2013, 10:14 AM

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imnywoman

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Thanks for this inexpensive and valuable tip!!

01-14-2013, 08:35 PM

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Auntie Em

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What a GREAT tip!!!

01-15-2013, 08:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LUANNH

fran you measure out from the needle half the size of the circle you want ( if you want a 3" circle you would measure over 1 1/2") to the tack and sew your decortive stitch. Hope you can understand this, much easier to show than to type insrtuctions.

Okay now it makes sense. Couldn't see how sewing around a tack would give you a circle., lol. Thanks for explaining it to those of us who are circularly challenged.

01-20-2013, 04:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

My sewing machine extension table has little holes drilled in it just for this very purpose. The up side it the business end of the thumb tack points down. This method works just as well, just watch out for that pointy tip, an eraser or cork will help with the safety issue.

now that is a great idea.