What task does this machine do?
#11
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That is what my wife said as she looked at the pictures. She used a similar machine at a sewing shop in Phoenix many years ago.
The poem in your sig line, any idea how old it is? I remember my mom saying it or something very much like it. Especially the first part, "He drew a circle that shut us out.."
Memories from somewhere long ago.
Joe
Outwitted by Edwin Markham...He drew a circle that shut us out..heretic, rebel a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win,
We drew a circle that took him in!
But Love and I had the wit to win,
We drew a circle that took him in!
Memories from somewhere long ago.
Joe
#12
Hey Joe,
It's pretty normal to have to square up a quilt after you "build" it.
My steps are:
It's pretty normal to have to square up a quilt after you "build" it.
My steps are:
- Pre-wash
- Starch
- Press
- Cut
- Re-cut several pieces I mis-cut, usually requiring me to press again
- Piece
- Thread the machine
- Piece
- Load a full bobbin
- Really Piece this time
- press
- Rip the stitches, fix all the seams where I "oopsed"
- Press and cut more pieces where I went through with the seam ripper
- press
- go stand outside for a few minutes, when I overheat due to pressing
- stitch the new pieces into the quilt
- press
- install borders
- press
- sandwich (or load on the frame)
- quilt
- pull the huge bird's nest
- put the presser foot down
- quilt stitches I'll keep this time
- square the quilt
- bind the quilt
- Wash the quilt
- Fix any "oopses" I didn't spot before
- Have a nap and or adult beverage depending on the number of repeats on steps 5, 12, 13, and 22.
#13
The biggest problem with using this on a quilt is it's very easy for it all to come undone. I can just see a child picking at the thread and - wow- where did all the thread come from? - opps, the insides are showing now! It is just a chain stitch.
I think it would work for a wall hanging if you wanted to fold the front over to the back and have no edge seam showing - which is about the same as you do on the sides of draperies. We used one on sheers to heavy fabric with lining, so I bet you could use it one a quilt.
I think it would work for a wall hanging if you wanted to fold the front over to the back and have no edge seam showing - which is about the same as you do on the sides of draperies. We used one on sheers to heavy fabric with lining, so I bet you could use it one a quilt.
#14
ArchaicArcane - I can really relate to 21,22,23. I've been using my new Bailey and quilt frame and forgetting to put the pressure foot down is my number one problem! With the hopping foot, it looks about the same whether it's up or down.
At least with that machine, it's real easy to remove the bobbin case and hook - to get all the thread out and start over.
At least with that machine, it's real easy to remove the bobbin case and hook - to get all the thread out and start over.
#15
That's exactly when I have the problem too. I don't do it on a DSM, but I even had to put a note on my frame to remind me. You're right, the difference isn't particularly noticeable on that foot. So far I've been lucky. I just get immense eyelashing, I haven't bound up the hook mechanism yet.
#17
What you are wanting is an over lock or serger machine. It will do the things you want. The blind hemmer is only good for putting hems in garment or drape with wide hems.
where you turn the edges to the back of the fabric so the thread doesn't show on the out side.
where you turn the edges to the back of the fabric so the thread doesn't show on the out side.
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