Has anybody successfully made a sock from fingering weight yarn on this machine? I see conflicting answers and thought I'd ask again.
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I have not nor would I recommend it. This machine was made for a worsted weight yarn and even then it's a looser knit. If you used a finger weight/sock weight it would be like knitting those with a size 10.5 needle, which is fine if that's the look you're going for. The other problem I would see is the super fine yarn can be a bit difficult to slip so I could see the machine catching on it or things going awry like dropping stitches, etc.
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We just use a bucket. It doesn't matter at all, the knit cord is all that needs to go into the solution. Dipping the cord straight down & lifting it straight up without getting the loop all tangled is the main idea. Container could be many different shapes or sizes & still accomplish that.
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I washed my Faribault wool blanket and it came out great. Have not yet washed my 1950s vintage Hudson's Bay blanket but am now willing to try, based on the successful outcome.
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Jessyca, I've never worked with yarn, but I wouldn't think it would work very well with yarn. PearlEX is very similar to eye shadow or graphite powder.
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I would return it for a replacement if you have any concerns with the product. Mine was stuck for a moment at the "zero" mark, but using it for a while eventually got it to "unstick". I don't think my situation was the same as yours though, because I think my issue was simply the needle just not responding. I have heard of the needle getting stuck. Google a solution, or return for a replacement. Hope that helps.
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Do you use a swift? I have never had a tight result; but then again I use the yarn from the outside of the ball of yarn. To me pulling from the inside causes the yarn to be roughed up.
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I think I would be cautious. I have had a bit of trouble with them coming apart, thankfully nothing serious. The instructions for assembly were pretty vague. I'm sure there are better storage solutions for your yarn than these.
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My Singer works pretty well. I have been embroidering a baby blanket and using the embroidery stitches. Sometimes the thread breaks, but it's normal when you are embroidering. Suggestion: sewing slowly works best. I am happy with my Singer.
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I tried, but needed to get a bigger needle .....................I don't like doing punch needle. A craft I bought lots of stuff for doing it and now it'll sit in a box.
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I wouldn't recommend this for your knitting, especially not for yarn. It has a smooth bottom, but it's got uneven edges on the sides that I think could snag stuff. Plus, I dislike this because it's top heavy and wants to tip over all the time. I put what I thought were heavy tools in the bottom, like hammers, small saws, wrenches, etc, and it still wants to tip over! That's just my take. I think perhaps I'd try something different.
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can't answer now; still need to put together and probably will do soon. I DO KNOW FOR SURE THE UNIT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR WEIGHT ITEMSI plan to use for storage of YARN ONLY. If you want to ask me later do PM to gr8rajo@sti.net
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I haven't tried yet, since I just got my machine. While I was researching machines I found a you tube video demonstrating sewing a seam like jeans have on denim and then he folded it up twice like a hem and it sewed great.
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I don't think you can; the spacing between the pegs is too large, even when you put the small pegs in every hole. I have made a really thick slipper/house sock but I was using #5 yarn.
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This looks exactly like a felting machine, which uses special needles to tangle the layers of fabric together in that spot. Needle felting machines also use a similar finger guard. Just look at Simplicity's Deluxe needle felting machine. It's a lot like sewing, just no needle/thread. If this is a true felting machine, you can use other fabrics that are good for felting.
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Only if the yarn is close to same color as the needles. For instance browns with rust and turquoise. Otherwise there is no problem.
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I have not....but I wouldn't try it unless you are willing to have it be ruined. Ever wash a wool sweater in the machine? The combination of water and friction causes the wool to "felt," which makes it shrink and get dense. Since the wool filling is inside a cotton cover, it seems that it would get enough friction to felt, and it's not like you can comb it out. You might be left with a lots-o-lumps comforter. And since the cover is 100% cotton that could shrink too. Also, the wool would soak up so much water and it could become so heavy it might damage your machine, or the water may never spin out and you could be left with a moldy mess. If you just want to freshen it up, hang it in the sun (if you are in an area that has sun this time of year!) or throw it in the dryer on extra low (if you have it) or fluff, and add a sachet of lavender, or a rag that has your favorite essential oils dripped on it. Try to avoid putting a dryer sheet in there, dryer sheets contain chemicals that can coat the fibers. If you had a spill or something, treat it like you would carpet with spot treating and a mild soap. Try to dab instead of scrubbing. Or look for a "green" dry cleaner such as Blue Sky. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer, but my experience with washing machine disasters has taught me caution!
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I got this answer through google. Maybe it will work for you: Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Unthread the machine, top and bottom. Place a sheet of paper under the presser foot, lower the foot, and "sew". Does the needle move? If not, check that the bobbin winder is off. Does the paper move? If not, check the stitch length is set to something reasonable (like 3 mm instead of 0 or 0.5mm), and that the feed dogs are raised (check the manual for the section on raising or lowering the feed dogs or free motion embroidery or free motion quilting) Still no luck? Pull the needleplate and do a good cleaning (vacuum and brush only, please -- compressed air just forces the lint in further) especially around the feed dogs and in the bobbin case area. Lubricate if the manual directs. Works on paper, doesn't work when you thread up? Are you starting the seam correctly, and making sure you hang on to the thread ends for the first couple of stitches? Here are some stitching issues caused by not threading correctly and/or not starting the seam correctly: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/vi... Notice that the last pair of photos illustrates a jam that was so bad it brought my machine to a halt -- caused by incorrect seam starting and poor threading. (pictures are in pairs... blue thread on top, red thread in the bobbin.) If you still can't get it to work, it's probably repair shop time... it's probably going to need parts or more adjustment than you can do, or you've missed a spot in extracting jammed thread bits. Over the years I've seen two machines that were really unable to transport fabrics... one had a broken linkage to the feed dogs, and the other had fractured a feed dog (and I'm still not sure how that happened!) Source(s): 50 years of sewing 3 years ago