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| TIP: Put needle down into fabric before lowering the presser foot so the fabric doesn't shift when you start sewing. Sews more even seams. | |
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| TIP: Start sewing 1/4" from the edge then sew backwards to prevent fabric from going down into the throat plate. | |
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| TIP: Pull bobbin thread to the top of fabric to prevent thread nest on the underside of the fabric. | |
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| TIP: Be sure to hold onto the threads when starting to sew to prevent needle from coming unthreaded. | |
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| TIP: Mark "Start" and "Stop" stitching points with 2 pins as a helpful reminder | |
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| TIP: Use glass head pins instead of quilting pins. Glass head pins have a thinner shank, are usually sharper and can be left in the fabric when pressing. The heads won't melt into fabric or onto the iron. | |
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| TIP: Start pinning at the seam allowance to hold fabric in place where you will sew - use for any width seam allowance. | |
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| TIP: To see light colored threads easier when threading a needle, mark the last inch or so with a dark colored marker. Also, cut the threads on an angel. After threading the needle, cut off the marked thread. | |
| TIP: Tips for an elastic casing: 1) To join elastic, add a fabric square to the end of the elastic. 2) Trim the corner at the other end of the elastic at an angle to allow the elastic to go through the casing easier. 3) When elastic is completely through, butt elastic ends together and stitch onto the fabric square. This eliminates the bulk of overlapping elastic. 4) Trim fabric to elastic width. |
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| She who dies with the most fabric isn't sewing fast enough! | |
| TIP: When pressing seams to one side, place the side you want the seam to go towards the top. Set the seam. Let the iron gently push the fabric over. | |
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| TIP: For Easy Gathers 1) Pull out the bobbin and needle threads together for the length of your finished gathering. 2) Hold onto the threads on top of fabric and zigzag over them, being sure not to catch the threads. 3) Pull the threads as you go to create gathers. |
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| TIP: When lining patch pockets, cut the lining 1/4" - 1/2" narrower, then sew edges together. When the pocket is turned inside out, the lining will pull towards the middle which allows the fabric to curl toward the back. Lining will not show. | |
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| TIPS: Collar tip sharper points: Sew the top edge of the collar together. Press seam to the back and understitch. Then stitch edge seams. | |
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| One project is like one cookie, it's never enough!! | |
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