Re: I Absolutely Hate Sewing Posted by Shawn on Apr 20, 2012
Ok... cool! Just wanted to make sure we where on the same page about stitches.
Yea I think maybe the ladder stitch is better for fabrics that don't have as much nape. For example I can use it on lycra and it hides the thread completely in the fabric.
Re: I Absolutely Hate Sewing Posted by MsPuppet on Apr 22, 2012
Billy - I've had one of those bobbin winders for a couple of years. I love it.
Anytime I sew (puppets or anything else) I fill several bobbins before I start sewing. Saves lots of time and frustration.
I've been teaching sewing classes (again), and have 2 Brothers, 2 Kenmores, 2 singers, a White, and my personal Bernina. I just picked up another one at an estate sale for $5, don't remember the brand.
I've sewn puppet or two on all of them to acquaint myself with the machines. My suggestion - keep them oiled and clean according to manufacturers suggestions. Also, cheap thread causes lots of problems. You will spend more time messing with cheap thread problems than you save in $.
Re: I Absolutely Hate Sewing Posted by Billy D. Fuller on Apr 22, 2012
Billy - I've had one of those bobbin winders for a couple of years. I love it.
Anytime I sew (puppets or anything else) I fill several bobbins before I start sewing. Saves lots of time and frustration.
I've been teaching sewing classes (again), and have 2 Brothers, 2 Kenmores, 2 singers, a White, and my personal Bernina. I just picked up another one at an estate sale for $5, don't remember the brand.
I've sewn puppet or two on all of them to acquaint myself with the machines. My suggestion - keep them oiled and clean according to manufacturers suggestions. Also, cheap thread causes lots of problems. You will spend more time messing with cheap thread problems than you save in $.
Good tips!
Re: I Absolutely Hate Sewing Posted by Lola on Apr 23, 2012
I second what MsPuppet said about avoiding cheap thread! Guterman has worked really well for me, and I purchased this set a few years ago:
http://www.joann.com/gutermann-natural-cotton-thread-set-100-colors/prd23404/
It almost ALWAYS goes on sale the day after Thanksgiving at Joanns for $79, and it's a great price for 100 spools of good thread. (Plus, you don't have to worry about finding matching thread when you buy your fabric).
Re: I Absolutely Hate Sewing Posted by Puppetainer on Apr 24, 2012
Okay now THAT thread cabinet is kind of awesome!