How to Transfer Sewing Patterns to Sturdier Paper for Repeated Use
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Kathleen
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Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Effective Ways to Use a Seam Ripper
"Remember seam rippers come in various sizes as far as the "pointy end", one is finer for thin fabric, one is thick for hardy fabrics. Chuck them out next time you are in a store! Seam rippers do dull, especially with man made…"
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
How to Encase Seams for Sewing with Simplicity Creative Group
"For those wanting to encase the edge of a quilted fabric, this method "may" work, but it is difficult. The two step method works better for bulky fabric edges."
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
How to Fix / Repair the Hook Timing on a Sewing Machine
"Arlene, I agree with you. The FIX is great to know about, but a little bit of prevention, AKA clean your bobbin case area often could prevent the need for a fix."
Kathleen replied to the discussion 'Great 'Newby' machine on sale right now' in the group Sewing Machine Reviews"If someone wants to see this machine and read the manual before buying you might want to take a look here:
http://twowildflowers.typepad.com/two_wildflowers/2009/11/janome-mini-sewing-machine-manual-instructions.html
Here is a little start up…"
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Common Tension Mistakes on Sewing Machines
"Thread "puke" on the bottom of your sewing, you have an upper threading issue.
Thread "puke on the top of your sewing, you have a bobbin threading issue.
Easy rule to remember!
Remember to always use the correct…"
Kathleen replied to the discussion 'Straight of Grain' in the group Pattern Making"Good question Sam, and good answer!"
Kathleen commented on Susan's video
Sewing Basics: Raw Edge Finishes (Level: Easy)
"The type of fabric and stitch length has everything to do with which raw seam finish one selects. "Edge Stitch" is one of my all time favorite finishes. It is not bulky, fast to do and looks professional. Sometimes we…"
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- I am an awesome:
- Well...if I tell you I have a Master Degree in the Home Arts field it tells you I love the home!
I am the proud grandma of 2 precious little girls, and a brand new baby boy, mom of 2 and wife of my sweetheart!
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, drapery, home decor, upholstery, quilting
- My sewing machine(s):
- Janome(x2), Singer, Juki, Huskylock, Brother Embroidery
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- None in specific, it is the design that matters to me and sometimes they are my own patterns!
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- At 10:23am on January 30, 2010,
Birdie said… - Thanks Kathleen! I loved your applique tips! Thanks so much taking the time to share them with me. I'll try the tension trick you gave me next time.
- At 2:08pm on October 17, 2009,
GiftedGrandma said… - Hi Kathleen...my laptop has been a life saver over the years. It is old but still running strong. My desktops keep dying, but my old Toshiba keeps going :O) Hubby made a lap table for it that has handles I designed and he made.
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