Has anyone used this for felt projects? I'm making a felt quiet book for my daughter and would really love to avoid all the sewing.
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I used it to decorate onesies, and although I tried to use this to attach felt pieces to cotton onesies, it definitely wasn't as durable as with other fabrics. The felt pieces didn't stick as well. However, it worked well enough to stick on, and then I just embroidered the edges and the felt pieces have stayed on.
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Sorry it has taken me so long to reply; I was on team support "duty" at the First World Robotics competition. I was so thankful to be able to return this book pillow. I think the curved thing is just a piece of fabric that allows you to grab it like a handle. I crochet and do other handwork. This is not tall enough to use with a knitting book. It's also not heavy enough to remain on the arm of your chair. It seems like it would be perfect for a smaller, shorter book. Good Luck in your search!
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I've never had a problem with the bobbin area. I've been using the machine a great deal in the past 6 months having made 3 full quilts and working on a 4th-and all the piecework and machine quilting that goes with that-so mine is getting a lot of usage. I had one issue with thread but I was using really cheap thread-when I changed it out to the better thread my problem went away (this was on the top end of the machine not the bobbin area). So I would suggest changing the thread, to see if the problem stops.
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With this underlay it should be very quiet compared to just using felt paper. It will greatly minimize sound transmission .
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I use this table for sewing. It wobbles depending upon the speed of my sewing. If I am going slow, all is OK. If I am sewing at a really fast speed, yes then it wobbles. However, it doesn't wobble enough for me to not continue to use this table for sewing. I feel the advantages of the table outweigh the wobble. But, if it would upset you then you may want to get a wooden non-folding table.
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I have never used it for embossing but don't know why you couldn't, I am using it for small felt parts that are difficult to blanket stitch
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I've not had any difficulty with denim. Just today, I sewed Suede, the machine handled it without any problem. The button holing is super easy. They come out really nice. The largest I've done is a little over an inch. I've still not used all 30 of its stitch capability. I recently made photography backgrounds for my wife's photo business. Different weights of fabric were used. No problems on any of them.
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Because you are using tearaway stabilizer. Is this a denser design? Tear away is great for hand stitching and light stitching. "Redwork", etc. However, on more detailed and denser designs (especially the compact ones), you end up sewing yourself holes in the stabilizer and it no longer does its job. I had a lot of issues with this until I found out what was going on. I never have that problem with cut away stabilizer, which is better for garments and holds up better in the wash, too. I very rarely use tearaway because of this issue.
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The letter size varies from half an inch to an inch and yes I use it in my Big Shot. I can't speak for cutting the felt. I would believe it could though.
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Suggestion: since it is probably too thin to sew, why not get some cheap vinyl placemats and cut a piece to size and stick it over the top of the cheap placemat? Then you can write/erase on it. Get creative and use fancy scissors on the edges and let a bit of the color of the other placemat show. I think it would be super-cute.I cut some of my leftover bits in to label shapes to use for jars...works great for this too.
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Hi Venus, I have cut felt, thin chipboard and of course cardstock. I have embossed all different weights of fabrics, thin cardboard and felt so far. I'm sure it would emboss compressed foam. It is a wonderful embosser and a real workhorse! I would recommend you buy a couple of cutting plates and at least an extra set of the embossing plates. I'm going to try a cut aluminum can. Great idea! I'm that confident about it! I'm all about recycling and creating art! I hope this helps!
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I have used this machine on felted pieces that are very thick with cotton fabric felted between the layers. You do not have to use the pressure foot on really thick pieces, just note that it is rather "free" style and you need to move the piece as you felt with this machine. I use this felting machine a great deal. I make felted clothing as well as scarves and purses and seal the edges and seams with the simplicity felting machine. Hope that this helps:-)
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I used the material for scrunchies . So both ends were closed but as far as I can tell it didn't fray . While sewing
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Hi Hannah, We have not used this on felt but as long as the fabric is not too fluffy cannot see why it would not be successful, it is very good on T shirts and we have also used it on gift boxes
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Mine has many loose ends that stick out. The wicker? Is fairly soft however. It's up to you, but me personally I wouldn't want to take the chance of ruining my knitted things.
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Hi, Does your new machine have a metal throat plate? ( that is the plate that goes under the sewing foot which the needle passes through as it goes down and catches the bobbin thread) If you have the metal plate the Dritz Magnetic Seam Guide should work with not problem. The great thing about the magnetic guide for me is when I sew a hem in place or have a seam that is deeper than one inch I measure out from the needle to the depth of the seam or hem and attach the guide to the metal throat plate and as I sew the edge of the fabric is sliding through against the guide and I have a perfect seam. Good luck with your new sewing "toy" and have fun sewing ! I hope this answered your question. Happy Sewing Ells3
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I have not used it to cut felt, but believe it would be lovely. Of all of the sets of Framelits I own, this one is my favorite and, most used. I have a good friend who makes beautiful cards and this is her favorite as well.