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From: juleycuse
Date: 10-16-2004, 08:48 PM (1 of 26)
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I made my first fabric bowl last night. And was having a problem with the needle getting a sticky substance on it. Also found some in the bobbin race. It was so bad the thread was getting stuck and breaking off. I was wondering is the sticky stuff coming from the timtex? Or is it from the heat-n-bond. Maybe I did something wrong with the heat-n-bond? Any help would be appreciated - I have a newer Viking - and don't want to gum it all up. 
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User: juleycuse
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 4 
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 10-16-2004, 08:57 PM (2 of 26)
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It's not you, it is the ashesives that they use. The needle heats it up and then it sticks to the needle and works it way into the eye. We would get this problem with the industrial machines. Use rubbing alcohol or the wipes to clean the needle, you will have to do it every time you use anything with a adhesive base to it. We would also let the thread get the alcohol on it and then file it back and forth in the eye to clean it out, then pull out until we got to dry thread. Hope this helps. |
User: Sewhappie
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From: dmoses
Date: 10-16-2004, 09:13 PM (3 of 26)
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Hi juleycuse, Welcome to the SWN discussion boards!  I'm not absolutely certain, but I believe that there are different types of heat-n-bond, and not all of them are for use with a sewing machine. Check the packaging and make sure that the particular one that you're using is safe to use with a sewing machine. Hope this helps. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
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From: MartySews
Date: 10-17-2004, 07:04 AM (4 of 26)
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When I made my fabric bowls, I used Wonder Under as Heat and Bond was too sticky. Start with a fresh #14 needle and discard after you finish the fabric bowls as it can dull quickly with all layers of the satin stitching. Better to discard the needle than to gum up the machine. Happy Stitching! Marty
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-17-2004, 09:33 AM (5 of 26)
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Woould it be possible to use a serger to make these bowls. I have a pattern book and all the stuff to make one.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: dmoses
Date: 10-17-2004, 09:53 AM (6 of 26)
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Hi Carolyn, I don't think that you can use a serger, unless you have a coverstitch. As far as I can tell, none of the stitching is done on an edge, and I think folding over to do a flatlock stitch would be too cumbersome. I don't think the coverstitch would give you the same look/result. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: MartySews
Date: 10-17-2004, 09:55 AM (7 of 26)
I haven't tried it on my serger yet but one can always try. Because of the small interiors, I think it would take a lot of practice on the serger. I use Peltex purchased at Hancock Fabrics for $3.99 yd less my 10% ASG discount which makes it much more affordable (about $3.59yd) than Timtex. I also use Wonder Under instead of Heat and Bond. Happy Stitching! 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-17-2004, 12:15 PM (8 of 26)
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I think I will do it on the sewing machine.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: juleycuse
Date: 10-18-2004, 07:11 AM (9 of 26)
You were right I was using the wrong heat-n-bond.  Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding wonder-under. But I did pick up the light-weight heat-n-bond and hopefully that will work.Thank You 
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User: juleycuse
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 4
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From: MartySews
Date: 10-18-2004, 08:37 AM (10 of 26)
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Hancock Fabrics and Wal-Mart both sell Wonder Under. Happy Stitching! Marty
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 10-18-2004, 09:19 AM (11 of 26)
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My Joann's carries it in the interfacing section.
photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-18-2004, 11:53 AM (12 of 26)
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Wonder Under by Pellon is the only fusible that comes into my house.. I don't believe in throwing money away and that is what I did when I bought Heat N Bond.. If your iron temperature is not Perfect, it will not fuse properly. I ruined a brand new sweatshirt that way... Never again..The adhesive got everywhere except where it was supposed to be..
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: juleycuse
Date: 10-19-2004, 09:52 PM (13 of 26)
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I used the lightweight heat-n-bond and my old sewing machine. This seemed to work perfectly. Thanks for the advice - and I will puchase the other Wonder-under and try the peltex next time.
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User: juleycuse
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 4
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-26-2004, 10:15 AM (14 of 26)
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Woould it be possible to use a serger to make these bowls. I have a pattern book and all the stuff to make one. Carolyn, I made my first Fabric Bowl yesterday. I tried using the serger around the edge of the bowl after I put the darts in. Next time I would do it before making the darts. I posted a pic of it on my sewing web page. It is in the Holiday and Crafts section. Here is a link to the pic. http://www.photofun.com/IM/Templates/index.cfm?next=&Username=SailorLiz&SubSite=49177&Position=1&LinkedPage=56569 I'm going to be making more of these. It was actually a fun project. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-26-2004, 10:25 AM (15 of 26)
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Liz, That turned out beautiful. Will have to give it a try. Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: MartySews
Date: 10-26-2004, 01:31 PM (16 of 26)
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Looks great!!! Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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From: dlbcpa2b
Date: 10-26-2004, 02:10 PM (17 of 26)
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I was having problems with a sticky/gunky needle when using adhesives (spray baste for quilting, and Press N Seal in free motion quilting). I found a product called "Sewers Aid" at JoAnn's. One drop on your machine needle and no more gunks! I *did*, however, make sure I wiped off any excess, and I didn't have any problems with it staining my fabric. Dee 
In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins--not through strength, but through perserverance.
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User: dlbcpa2b
Member since: 10-20-2004 Total posts: 14 
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From: Emmy
Date: 11-02-2004, 01:46 PM (18 of 26)
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Carolyn, http://www.photofun.com/IM/Templates/index.cfm?next=&Username=SailorLiz&SubSite=49177&Position=1&LinkedPage=56569 Hi Can you tell me who makes the table you use for cutting, and where you got it? Thanks Emmy
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User: Emmy
Member since: 09-01-2001 Total posts: 127 
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From: grandmasue
Date: 11-02-2004, 02:29 PM (19 of 26)
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When I have to sew a fabric that has that sticky adhesive on it I keep a Q-tip with some Goo-Gone on it close by. When I see the glue sticking to the needle I pull the thread away from the needle (to keep from getting it on the thread) and clean the surface of the needle off with the Q-tip. Wipe the needle with the clean end of the Q-tip and you can sew until it clogs up again. I have not had much luck sewing these fabrics with the serger, as soon as any glue got on the needle I had skipped stitches. Happy sewing!
Grandma Sue
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User: grandmasue
Member since: 10-26-2004 Total posts: 138 
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From: sewphisticate
Date: 11-03-2004, 08:15 AM (20 of 26)
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Has anyone tried the fabric boxes by the same author? I made the cutest "take-out" box, based on the kind you get at Chinese restaurants. It unfolds to lay completely flat, so you have a placemat. I use it for my lunchbox. I love it and I get so many compliments and comments on it that I am going to make some for holiday gifts this year. Genevieve Genevieve
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User: sewphisticate
Member since: 10-29-2004 Total posts: 20 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 11-03-2004, 08:48 AM (21 of 26)
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Hi Can you tell me who makes the table you use for cutting, and where you got it? Thanks Emmy Hi Emmy, I don't remember the table manufacturer (I'm at work), but I purchased it at JoAnn Fabrics. I think I've heard of them being sold at Hancock Fabrics also. If you still want the manufacturer's name, I'll have too look tonight. Liz 
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: sewphisticate
Date: 11-03-2004, 11:33 AM (22 of 26)
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Emmy, The cutting table that Hancock sells is manufactured by Sullivan. They run about $100, but you can find them on sale for about $80 several times a year. It folds down to 3'x1'. With one leaf up, you have a 3' square cutting area, with both leaves up, you have a 5'x3' cutting surface. You can get a cutting mat for the top that is gridded in 1' squares for about $50 (also available at Hancock or Jo Anns). Although it is not self-healing, I use it with my rotary cutter, and have had it for several years. You can also purchase an ironing surface that is padded and also gridded, which is great for quilters and pressing yardages of fabric. Genevieve Genevieve
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User: sewphisticate
Member since: 10-29-2004 Total posts: 20 |
From: Mom of 3
Date: 11-03-2004, 12:32 PM (23 of 26)
| I just took a class on making fabric bowls. We used timtex. My local quilting shop ran out of it and recommended something else that they started carrying. I know it wasn't either of the above and I hated it. It was not as stiff. My question is after having that bad experience ... is peltex and as good as timtex? |
User: Mom of 3
Member since: 04-10-2001 Total posts: 18 |
From: Mom of 3
Date: 11-03-2004, 12:35 PM (24 of 26)
| I forgot to post this with my last reply. The shop where I took the class recommended Heat n Bond Lite. It works fairly well. When I ran out of it I used Steam a Seam 2 which I had on hand. I liked it even better, but it seems to be more expensive. |
User: Mom of 3
Member since: 04-10-2001 Total posts: 18 |
From: Emmy
Date: 11-03-2004, 03:39 PM (25 of 26)
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Emmy, The cutting table that Hancock sells is manufactured by Sullivan. They run about $100, but you can find them on sale for about $80 several times a year. Genevieve Thanks for the info Genevieve, I've saved that with a photo and will be on the lookout. We don't have a JoAnnes around here, but I'll see if I can find it elsewhere. Emmy
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User: Emmy
Member since: 09-01-2001 Total posts: 127
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From: juleycuse
Date: 11-05-2004, 08:38 PM (26 of 26)
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I no what you mean. Timtex at our local fabric stores is like gold. They get very little in - and what they do get they use for classes. Anyway - I'm making oblong chirstmas bowls and filling them with embroidered guest towels. They will make great chirstmas gifts. Well the local stores didn't have any timtex. So I went on-line and found a website that sells it by the yard - so I bought a 10 yard bolt. They're price per yard (36x22) was what you pay for 13x22 piece at the store.
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User: juleycuse
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 4
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