After it dries, can I still stitch through it? I bought it to use on my hem lines but would like to still see my stitches....
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Do not buy. It is difficult to squeeze out of tube and i have to use a paint brush. Also, the white glue eventually shows through if used on black fabric.
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Yes, it should work well to secure yarn knots. It will stay flexible & waterproof. I use it to seal frayed ends on fabric all the time, especially on nylon straps when I cut them. Put a thin layer on, then work it in the fabric with a toothpick & wipe off excess, and when its semi-dry after several minutes, gently squeeze the fibers together with your finger tips to compress the fibers so the edge is nice 'n compact. Let dry for several days.
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I just started making puppets. To get the right stitch, you have to almost use the same hole as you did. I will get this for close stitch work. Good times!
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You could always try. The backs are made of tough-seeming plastic, which I believe could probably hold a stitch. If it doesn't hold for forever, it should hold for a long time I'm guessing. And there are a lot in this package, so you could always sew new ones on. I'd say to go for it if you can't find what you're actually looking for.
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No, it just cover stitches. There is a serger that can cover stitch. Not sure Amazon carries one.
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I do a basic straight stitch and not familiar to other stitches. The tool is very handy and for making medicine bags it works great.
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On the felt that I used yes! I tried it on some netting and it does well. To cut fabric, the only thing I can see that would hinder it is if you do not have the fabric down in a manner not to allow the blade to move well. I have made a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch. I know after I sew the nine patch back together for second or third or fourth cuts, The problem is the build up the layers of fabric and thread at the seams. That is why, I say with confidence, as long as you have your fabric down correctly on a good cutting board there should be no problem. I have had no problems. On the felt that I used yes! I tried it on some netting and it does well. To cut fabric, the only thing I can see that would hinder it is if you do not have the fabric down in a manner not to allow the blade to move well. I have made a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch. I know after I sew the nine patch back together for second or third or fourth cuts, The problem is the build up the layers of fabric and thread at the seams. That is why, I say with confidence, as long as you have your fabric down correctly on a good cutting board there should be no problem. I have had no problems.
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You DON'T put the design onto the soluble canvas. After you baste the soluble canvas onto your chosen fabric you stitch through BOTH the soluble canvas and your chosen fabric using the chart of the design and counting the stitches.. When you have finished all the design you wet the soluble canvas and chosen fabric with warm water. Move it around in your hands and soon the soluble canvas will begin to disappear. You are left with design on your chosen fabric. Have you cross stitched before? Perhaps you could watch an instruction video on "How to cross stitch" on YouTube.
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I personally would hesitate to use it on ribbon. it wouldn't last very long. It's great for cross stitch fabrics because you will frame them and there isn't that much wear. I use it myself for cross stitch only though. I hope this helps.
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I think you could cut it down. It seems to be one thick piece of material. I am not sure if this sort of material can fray in any way though. If it can, its nothing some extra stitching wouldn't take care of.
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I would baste it on. The adhesive spray may effect your embroidery. It is not an iron on product.
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No. It is not meant for top stabilization in machine embroidery. It is used mostly for "no show" as its name applies when using fabrics that are sheer or thin because regular stabilizers would show through to the front. It (no show) has a pattern weave that makes it camouflaged so it doesn't show through.
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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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You need to hold the stitch on the back side. Depending on the seam length you need to hold some excess to weave thru the stitches
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Izzy, if you can thread a sewing machine, you can thread this machine. I carefully followed the directions in the booklet and to my surprise I got it on the first try. I also took the beginning serger class on Craftsy.com which helped. The difficulty with threading the machine is tight space. But with the tweezers its manageable. I would do it when you have an hour of uninterrupted time to concentrate on it the task at hand. Then go step by step. I never used a serger before. I was very leery when I started, but it was easier than I thought. I think this is a good basic machine for beginning to use a serger. I made a simple knit skirt using the serger. It was fast and I got a good result. I really recommend the Craftsy class which I watched prior to using my machine. Hope this helps.
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It does shrink, but you want to put it in the dryer AFTER you sew. This way the dryer heat will melt the little holes made by your sewing needle back together. I love this fabric. I have used it for homemade pullups. It is quite water proof. If my kid ever has a leak is around the leg holes or up the top. Never through the fabric. Those pullups have been abused, washed, dried and are still doing great.
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Happy to! Helps tremendously to sew a straight, even seam. Just set it on the needle plate to the right of the needle (the needle plate is the metal piece that the needle goes up and down through the hole and the feed dogs come up under it) place it as far from the needle as you want your line of stitching and it guides the fabric through perfectly as you sew. I absolutely love this thing!! Here's a link to visual dictionary with parts o' sewing machine: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/arts-architecture/crafts/sewing/sewing-machine_1.php Here's a video: this product comes up about 40 sec part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtKL6mwSRQI