31 January 2011
Excessive pinning
My mystery home dec fabric has a velvet-like pile to it, which means it wants to wiggle and not feed evenly. Since I don't have a walking foot (although I am seriously thinking of getting one before the forecast ice hits tomorrow night) I am making do with excessive pinning ... cussing is optional.
Yes, the long pleat pin is under the presser foot, by quite a bit ... but it is pinned about 1/4 inch from the edge, while the needle is in the left position and stitching at the 5/8 inch seam allowance. Once I get it this far, I stop, lift the presser foot, and reposition the fabric. Takes a while ... but it works.
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You will really like the walking foot. It will save you some time and you can use it for other things too, such as with quilts and knits.
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