Will this work with quilted or thick fabrics? I want to use it for making pot holders.
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I don't think this works well with thick fabrics. I tried using it with some thick fabrics and they simply didn't fit through the channel. Since it's metal, there's no give. However, if you're doing potholders, it might be squishy enough to compress and make it through. I've found it to be a really useful foot to have around for other uses though. It works great on everything except thick stuff. Also good to note that it doesn't accept double wide bias tape.
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Yes. I purchased this iron specifically for quilting projects and I am extremely pleased with the performance. It does go through a lot of water, though, when steaming! Many quilters do not use the "steam" feature, but I do. This iron was recommended to me from a fellow quilter. Hope this answers any of your concerns!
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I have only used it on cotton fabrics so far but I searched on line and saw several people say they have used it on very heavy fabrics and denim and that it should sew any heavy fabric.
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I use if for machine applique. I would think and apron would be ok but uncomfortable for use as the entire apron. It is thick like an oil cloth.
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I have sharpened mine, and those of the women who work in the quilt shop, by cutting aluminum foil or fine sandpaper. They do cut a lot of fabric before they need to be sharpened however. :-)
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Wow--don't know. I made bags for some bulky pieces and lined drawers w/cloth. We used rest of the fabric to lay over items in drawers. It works very well for us! Hope this helps.
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I used these on a 100% cotton t-shirt. This shirt has been washed and dried many, many times (at least 30 times). The ink has begun to fade slightly. I don't think a quilt would get the hard wear that this shirt has.
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I believe that this will hold both light weight quilts. I have even considered getting another one of these holders for towels in my bathroom.
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Im sorry. You can't do that. My Husband uses a 7" loom to make pot holders and these are tight on it..
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Yes,I have used it to sew a quilt top together because it stitches a seam and overlocks at the same time. It is especially good for knit fabric. :-)
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I have cut through layers of canvas, movers blankets, thick ornamental fabrics. I haven't tried cords or quiltings yet but haven't any doubt that they will do as they should...
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It should work okay as long as the draping is not too heavy. I use fabric I bought from a fabric store. I used all but one of the extension bars.
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I am using mine on wooden chairs and not fabric. My guess is that it would be fine as it has a very solid base that is thick but really can't say for sure.
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I just tried it with both felt and cotton fabrics. A single layer punches ok, but fabric and felt were both 'pulled' into hole and punched hole had to be finished with scissors.. Double layers of both cut fine and were stiff enough to cut hole all the way through without having to trim with scissors. Triple layer of cotton punched fine; but felt was too thick.
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Hi, I have to use a potholder sometimes. They are heavy and well made. That said I like the set and glad I bought them. They will last a lifetime.
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I use it for quilting, too. I just have to take it from vertical to horizontal every 2-3 minutes to keep it hot and ready. Hope that helps you.
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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:-)