How faster it is the loom compared to the needles? I would like to make a blanket and before always used needles
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It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
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Sorry to be so late with this. My loom is 7 by 7. Often the loops seem too big for this. I took one loop and it stretched fairly easily to 7 1/4. Loops are variable in size, but it's rare or never that a loop just barely stretches across my loom.
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There is no difference. It's the same blanket. MP Surplus in Pinkard, Alabama has this blanket for $24. I bought two of them. Trust me. It's the same blanket. mosur plus.com
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Hard to say as it depends on how stretchy the material is and how tightly you made your loops. However, when I make anything on any sized loom, I allow for at least one-third shrinkage.
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I'd say easier and faster than single flething jigs. After about 2-3 arrows- they started looking perfect. I screwed up RH vs LH on the jig/fletching at first. Using Duco cement with wood arrows- works great and get my arrows out 3 times as fast.
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I was always taught to sew with a ballpoint needle when sewing with knits to prevent skipped stitches but with stabilizer it is different as you no longer have the stretch of the knit. I used a #11 sharp for onesies and was very pleased with the results. Hope this helps.
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I have had both machine and definitely prefer and highly recommend the Janome. The stitches are perfect no misses and I work this machine a lot. I use a lot of spandex fabric and it still never misses a stitch even going over the seams. Releasing the fabric is always a problem unless you want to 'run off the edge' of the fabric and end that way. The brother always gave me problems as it would not always release the stitch like it was supposed to. The Janome does. Just make sure as you pull your fabric out you have hold of all 3 threads else you will unravel the stitches. I work with doll clothes and the only thing I wish the Janome would do was to give me a narrow stitch which the Brother has, but having used it now for over 6 months and it runs so smooth I can give up that for not having missed stitches or thread breaking. The arm extension is useful to be able to drop your fabric down and around. This feature is not on the Brother. I would highly recommend this machine to anyone wanting a cover stitch machine. This machine is used daily by me so 6 months of my life is probably over 12 months in someone else's life. :)
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The needle part is a hard plastic. I had one break, the smallest one at the point where it connects. I was to hard with it because I forced it as I attached it to the cable. :( The cable part is a more flexible plastic. They are well made. They hold up very well. You just have to look at the direction you are twisting the needle when you attach it to the cable mount. If you force it the wrong way on the mount, you could damage the mount or needle tip. The variety is great, you can change needles easily while in a project. You can add cable to make it as long as you need it for any big project. The different size cables interchange to make a variety of lengths. They slide very easy on any kind of yarn and don't make your hands tired. They are very easy to use, and travel well. I've had nothing but pleasure using this set and SO happy I bought them! It's a great idea! I got this set mostly by the cost. I could not afford the metal ones but I am very happy with my purchase and do highly recommend them. I am a novice at knitting, so this was a less expensive way to get going without buying all the individual sets. I hope my answer helps with your question.
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I don't know. It will thread a size 10 or 12 quilting needle but sometimes it takes a few tries. The clover needle-threader is more consistent and so I think it is better. Hopefully, a beader can give you a better answer.
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Some very basic ones. Your best option is to so some internet searches for 'loom knitting patterns' and decide which ones work best for you. Once you become good at simple loom knitting things, its very easy to venture out on your own, too! Also, there are some really informative and easy-to-follow loom knitting books out here on Amazon. Have fun and happy knitting!!
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Hi. I made the baby blanket and also found the weaving tool too short. I made a homemade tool from a wire hanger. A thinner-wired hanger is easier to work with. With cutters I snipped the upper arm of the hanger about an inch from the bend. That will be the hook end. The other side I cut a few inches farther up the other upper arm. You bend that part into a handle. Throw the hanger section away. Shape the hook end with pliers. I had to file the cut end to smooth it down. Shape the handle with pliers making it comfortable for you to turn the hook flat to pass through the warp yarn, then to turn it up to go between the pegs to pick up the weft yarn. That's up to you. I wrapped the handle with tape to cushion it a bit. Hope this helps. I can send you pictures of the blanket but I can't figure out how to do it.
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I use the kit needles to sew heavy leather. For jeans, a thinner needle would be better because the ones in the kit are large. Speedy stitcher does have smaller needles but I never used it. As far as the thread goes, polyester is really strong, maybe overkill for jeans. Nylon is strong also, if you are worried about strength I would use one of those. The Thread Exchange (website) has good information about different threads. Sorry, I do not have specifics but the needles and polyester thread that comes in the kit are likely too thick for what you want.
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I was asked if I could answer this for you, although I use this Fireline bead thread and I must say in the years I have been using it not once has anything come apart that I have made with it. I can say I use the crystal 4ib/size B and it is really strong. On Amazon you can get a better deal and more of this for your money. I would probably go higher then the one I use which is 0.006" for your loom work. Give it a go, I would think it will do what you want it for. But I have not tried loom work before, so I can only say try it once it may be just what your looking for. Hope this helps a little, Liz.
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I am sorry I can't answer. I got "side-tracked" ( don't all crafters once in a while?). Will use the paracord later.Dee
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It handles thick yarn great! The most I've put on is a 7 oz skein of regular yarn. Sometimes I get the whole thing on, sometimes I split it into two balls. I love this machine!
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I bought this for my wife and here is her answer as she has both machines. The project is a good machine and is also a sewing machine where the 770 is not. The 770 is faster, much faster and will take up to a 5x7 hoop where the project will only take a 4x4 hoop. Both are good machines, it depends on what features you are wanting.
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Melting isn't better, it's just another means of creating a pattern. I hand quilt, and I use a lot of swirls in my designs. I can't always find a stencil to meet my needs so I make them. Melting is easier for me because I don't cut curves well, and the melting process leaves a channel so I don't have to go back and make a second cut parallel to the first. (Does that make sense?) You do have to go back and "sand" the edges with an emery board, but, as I said, melting meets my needs.