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    Old 02-17-2018, 07:47 AM
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    Default I need suggestions as to covering my needle plate

    A single hole plate is not available for my Baby Lock Decorator's Choice machine.
    I need suggestions as to how to cover it to use as a single hole plate. I am sewing 1x1 inch squares
    that are difficult to sew with the zig zag plate.
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    Old 02-17-2018, 08:38 AM
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    You might try google. I use a straight stitch for 99% of my sewing but Pfaff came with it. Wish you great good luck with your search. I've heard of quilters using (for instance) template plastic with a single hole taped on top of your zig-zag plate.
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    Old 02-17-2018, 09:03 AM
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    For a quick fix, put a piece of masking tape over it. Put your needle down and up once to make a hole. Take a pin and wiggle it around a little bit, to slightly enlarge the hole. That's it - you're ready to go!

    The best thing is, it's easy and cheap to replace.
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    Old 02-17-2018, 09:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jennifer23
    For a quick fix, put a piece of masking tape over it. Put your needle down and up once to make a hole. Take a pin and wiggle it around a little bit, to slightly enlarge the hole. That's it - you're ready to go!

    The best thing is, it's easy and cheap to replace.
    Good idea, Jennifer. You might also use a small piece of card stock taped over your throat plate and do the same thing.
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    Old 02-17-2018, 09:45 AM
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    Masking tape or painters tape work really well. I remove my zig zag plate and put about 3 layers of painters tape over it and a little on the underside. This keeps the edges from lifting. I then put the unthreaded needle through for a starter hole and get stitching.
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