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From: TammyE.H.
Date: 09-07-2005, 12:14 PM (1 of 19)
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Hello! I'm making a costume and the fabric is a jersey with the glitter glued on... I'm going through needles like crazy but that's okay... My question is: Does anyone know how to reduce the amound of 'shedding' that happens to the glitter... I tried spray starch but it didn't do a thing... Someone mentioned hairspray but I'm hesitant... I'm sure that some of you have had to use that stuff in the past... Got any wisdom to share? Thanks in advance! Tammy |
User: TammyE.H.
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From: paroper
Date: 09-07-2005, 01:53 PM (2 of 19)
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In the beginning you loose the loose glitter that isn't well attached. It sometimes seems that you won't have anything left. After a while it is better. It will still shead some but not nearly as bad. I wouldn't use much on it for fear that I would coat the glitter and it wouldn't shimme as much. My daughter wore the new drum major's uniform to the game Friday. With the activity of directing, she had black gliter EVERYWHERE. Next time it won't be as bad. The heat and the humidity of the evening made it a little worse. The main thing is to really clean your machine after sewing that stuff it gets down into your machine and can't be that good for it.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-07-2005, 04:18 PM (3 of 19)
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A couple years ago I used glittery fabric for a Xmas stocking and was still sweeping the stuff up at Easter. Never again! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: TammyE.H.
Date: 09-08-2005, 10:42 AM (4 of 19)
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The main thing is to really clean your machine after sewing that stuff it gets down into your machine and can't be that good for it. Yeah, I've been cleaning it every time I use it, and the last time, I changed the needle, and re-oiled it thoroughly... The machine's handling it fine, it's my sewing room that's taking a sprinkling... Looks like I've been murdering pixies in here... Eeegads, Tammy 
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User: TammyE.H.
Member since: 08-28-2004 Total posts: 51
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-08-2005, 11:34 AM (5 of 19)
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Murdering pixies. ROFLMAO!!!
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 09-08-2005, 03:24 PM (6 of 19)
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Tammy: LOL! I'm going to start sewing red and green sequined fabric for our church Christmas musical very shortly so my sewing room should soon look like yours except it will look as though I've been wrestling with "Christmas Elves"!!! Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: TammyE.H.
Date: 09-08-2005, 03:40 PM (7 of 19)
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Heehee!!! Well, here's hoping that we don't get arrested by the Myth Police for all this Faery violence!!! 
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User: TammyE.H.
Member since: 08-28-2004 Total posts: 51
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-08-2005, 03:40 PM (8 of 19)
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Tammy ROTFLOL, I can just imagine what it looks like. I did a red velveteen dress last winter for my GD and had little red flecks everywhere, and I still keep finding them popping up in places. Oh, I have to go share that one with my girlfriend!! Talk about 'pixie dust'!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 09-09-2005, 02:36 PM (9 of 19)
| Watch out for Tinkerbell when you're sewing!!!!! LOL |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: Magot
Date: 09-09-2005, 05:18 PM (10 of 19)
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Tammy, thanks for the image - I have only just realised that your avatar is an oar - I thought it was a cricket bat! Too much cricket on TV
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: paroper
Date: 09-09-2005, 05:38 PM (11 of 19)
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Funny, I don't know that I would recognize anything that had to do with cricket if I saw it. We just don't see that much in Oklahoma. Now...a football or a baseball bat, a basketball or a soccer ball, or a golf club or teniis racket...that's entirely different. I've never seen rugby either although I know that there are rugby teams in the US.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Magot
Date: 09-09-2005, 06:00 PM (12 of 19)
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A football IS a soccer ball - your type of footballis a rugby ball. And rounders is played a bit like baseball only the bat is smaller... at least I've watched NFL love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: paroper
Date: 09-09-2005, 06:04 PM (13 of 19)
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I've heard that rugby makes our football look "soft". I don't know, I've never seen it played.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Magot
Date: 09-09-2005, 06:09 PM (14 of 19)
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No special teams, no armour, just the guys.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-11-2005, 05:33 AM (15 of 19)
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And what guys they are@!!! No padding like our football guys wear, though they do look cute in those tight pants!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Magot
Date: 09-11-2005, 08:09 AM (16 of 19)
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true, the bums are impressive, but the noses leave something to be desired... sorry, wandering seriously off topic here.... love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: TammyE.H.
Date: 09-11-2005, 02:34 PM (17 of 19)
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Tammy, thanks for the image - I have only just realised that your avatar is an oar - I thought it was a cricket bat! Too much cricket on TV Sorry to ruin all the wonderful imagery that you guys have going on, but it's actually a DragonBoat Paddle. Now, DragonBoaters.... Strong, muscular arms, wearing wetsuits and Lifejackets, all wet... Beats out Football imagery anytime!!! And since it's mixed, it's a sport everyone can enjoy!!! LOL!!
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User: TammyE.H.
Member since: 08-28-2004 Total posts: 51
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From: Magot
Date: 09-11-2005, 04:10 PM (18 of 19)
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and to think all I get is young men punting in Cambridge....
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: JJJGilbert
Date: 09-12-2005, 11:30 AM (19 of 19)
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Yeah, I've been cleaning it every time I use it, and the last time, I changed the needle, and re-oiled it thoroughly... The machine's handling it fine, it's my sewing room that's taking a sprinkling... Looks like I've been murdering pixies in here... Eeegads, Tammy That is too funny! Thanks for my morning laugh!! 
Jessica
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User: JJJGilbert
Member since: 08-28-2004 Total posts: 18 |
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