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PootleFlump_3

tellmeitsfriday wrote: »

Does anyone know how to sew on "sticky" fabric... my poor little machine keeps going up and down on the spot - I fear I may burn the motor out..

I picked out this lovely leatherette stuff for the bottom of my latest bag, but I can't sew on it... 'elp!!! x

You need to get a teflon foot if you are sewing with vinyl/oilcloth etc. You can try putting masking tape on the bottom of your normal foot (as someone on here kindly told me) but TBH its much better with a proper foot. I got mine on ebay for about £3. As Tina says, make sure you have the right needle. You can buy leather ones.

genieuk

How about this http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/04/27/pleated-pouch-tutorial/
to go with the pleated bag.

tellmeitsfriday

A teflon foot - hmmm, google says £10 for my machine. I think I will try the masking tape tip Do you know if I can get a "fake" one, I have a brother XR6600 but I am a little clueless about non branded items for it. I didn't know you could get different needles, I haven't managed to snap one yet, so it still has the one I bought it with 5 years ago.

However, unless I get the hang of doing the corners, I might not be needing it - because mine look really scruffy with little accidental gathers. Once I've got it lined, I will pop up a pic and a link to the pattern

Thanks for your ideas peeps

butterfly2001

i guess my post may have been missed but whats the best way to make cushion covers?

genieuk

butterfly2001 wrote: »

i guess my post may have been missed but whats the best way to make cushion covers?

Sorry to miss your post not on purpose I promise.

The envelope style is the easiest to begin with, something along the lines of this tutorial.

http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorial-pillowcase-style-cushion-cover/

HTH

PootleFlump_3

tellmeitsfriday wrote: »

A teflon foot - hmmm, google says £10 for my machine. I think I will try the masking tape tip Do you know if I can get a "fake" one, I have a brother XR6600 but I am a little clueless about non branded items for it. I didn't know you could get different needles, I haven't managed to snap one yet, so it still has the one I bought it with 5 years ago.

However, unless I get the hang of doing the corners, I might not be needing it - because mine look really scruffy with little accidental gathers. Once I've got it lined, I will pop up a pic and a link to the pattern

Thanks for your ideas peeps

You sure can. Here is the link. This is the one I bought and it works fine. Just send them a message with your machine code and they will confirm if compatible.

You get different size needles for different fabrics. Here are some leather ones from the same ebay seller although you can get them pretty much anywhere that sells sewing stuff.

If you are struggling with corners it might be an idea for you to get a magic fabric pen (link here) so you can draw your stitch line and just follow it rather than trying to guess it. It disappears itself within a day or so or you can remove with water (although if on the lining its not a problem to use standard fabric markers - wouldnt suggest tailors chalk though as its too thick . ( can you tell Im an ebay addict??!!)

butterfly2001

genieuk wrote: »

Sorry to miss your post not on purpose I promise.

The envelope style is the easiest to begin with, something along the lines of this tutorial.

http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorial-pillowcase-style-cushion-cover/

HTH

thank youvery much i am a silent follow and love the makes here wish i was as good. I inherited an old heavy singer so wanted to make use of it. shall give the tutorial a go and let you know how i get on:)

PootleFlump_3

Shelley3774 wrote: »

Here is a piccie on my latest two monkeys who have been adopted by my friend. I've also had an order for another 5 so I'm going to be very busy monkey making


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These are brilliant!! I love that you have put the extra bit of fabric before putting the eyes on.

tellmeitsfriday

PootleFlump wrote: »

You sure can. Here is the link. This is the one I bought and it works fine. Just send them a message with your machine code and they will confirm if compatible.

You get different size needles for different fabrics. Here are some leather ones from the same ebay seller although you can get them pretty much anywhere that sells sewing stuff.

If you are struggling with corners it might be an idea for you to get a magic fabric pen (link here) so you can draw your stitch line and just follow it rather than trying to guess it. It disappears itself within a day or so or you can remove with water (although if on the lining its not a problem to use standard fabric markers - wouldnt suggest tailors chalk though as its too thick . ( can you tell Im an ebay addict??!!)

Yes, I can tell you're an ebay addict.

Thank you so much for the links x

hogshead

Pootle how does the teflon foot differ froma normal foot as other than it being plastic it seems the same as a normal foot.
OK that makes little sense but hope you understand.