Posted on 08/01/2020 7:38:24 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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Sort of like stitching then slitting for a buttonhole?
I have considered using the Teflon thread I use for outdoor gear for a small round ‘buttonhole’, but there are about 12 grommets used and it may not work?
I kind of enjoy some hand stitching, but...
Every hoodie I ever kept long term the drawstring grommets are long gone and the string is sawing the fabric.
I have spent all-day setting grommets in cutoffs, my best was in felted coating that was solid, tight without cutting the fabric. The blanket wool tends to cut inside the gromet when tight. For the throat gusset, I’m now thinking about using round or triangle rings zigzagged on??? I’m getting tired of grommet practice!
Less strain on the drawcords and may stick with the grommets.
even w/an industrial machine ...
My walking foot is a bit of a beast, it will sew any fabric that fits under the presser foot.
This summer our daughter/son in law discovered that a squirrel made a home in the stored trampoline mat, and it added a few new windows!
My wife helped manipulate the 75 pounder as I sewed, yes I used the Teflon thread.
Never used a serger...
My favorite tool! But not everyone agrees.
For most of my wool quilts except for the binding it was all on the surger.
Because it trims the fabric as it sews the backside has a neatly trimmed appearance.
I’ve used steam for shaping and forming.
And correcting small errors like a wave or pucker on what should be flat.
I’m not wild about open flat seams topstitched down, but my sewing partner thinks it is up there with sliced bread.
Wet-felted?
I had to look it up, guess I don’t get out enough?
I lucked into an ebay deal on a lifetime supply of roving, mixed colors.
Now thinking the grandkids might have some fun before our daughter allows the felting needles?? Thank you!
Exactly like a buttonhole. I guess instead of slitting, you’d just set the grommet inside the needle felted area.
I wonder if you could needle felt over a cord, like a corded buttonhole and skip the grommet? Needle felt can get really dense and if corded, it might actually be more long-lasting that a grommet. Or at least equal to it.
So, the Teflon thread just glides? Is it really strong? Does it cut the fabric if it pulls? I’ve never heard of it before.
The One-Skein’ books are really wonderful. I own two of them for quick and stash-busting crochet projects. ;)
BUMP for the lovecrafts.com site!
Yes, making godforsaken masks MUST count!
I have made about 30 in the past week or so, for the granddaughters, who will need to wear them to school.
On the bright side, they are planning to open schools. The older one will be in 4th grade, and going 5 days per week on a normal schedule. At least that is what is currently planned.
The younger one is 3, and will have half-day preschool, 3 days per week.
I will probably make another 10-15 masks this week, for them, until I run out of the fabric they picked out and brought for me to use.
Then on to some other sewing.
“the granddaughters, who will need to wear them to school.”
Nice. Really going to help the learning process with kids getting only 40% of the oxygen the Good Lord created humans to have.
That’s insane.
We have "socks" on some of our chair legs (purchased). I have looked at them & thought they wouldn't be hard to make. These look pretty simple & you could change the colors - dark brown sock, light brown paw; black sock, gray paw .... whatever suits your fancy & matches your furniture.
Link Red Heart Super Quick Throw
Description per link:
Surprise the family with a lush crochet blanket you complete so quickly, it's unbelievable! Simply hold 4 strands of yarn together and stitch them as one. It's a satisfying beginner project using any shades of Red Heart Super Saver, or keep it neutral as shown. Whether it's cuddled in the family room or layered in the bedroom, it's a welcome addition to any home.
Those afghans would be great for my BFFs! Thanks! LOVE the cat-chair-feet, too! We have three chairs at the breakfast counter that do nothing but attract dust bunnies and pet hair.
On second thought, these probably would, too! But, still very cute, and they’d look REALLY authentic, LOL! :)
Link:
Mandala-Style Throw
I know most of you Fiber Arts ladies are in to yarn crafts, but I’m wondering if you have experience with printing on fabric with gel pens and/or crayons. Have read that coloring with gel pens, and then “setting” the piece by ironing it between two aluminum foil sheets can make it colorfast.
I know there’s a way to do crayon art and ironing with a paper towel to set it. But I don’t think it would be colorfast.
Thank you!
I remember when I was a kid, Mom gave us pillow cases that had designs stamped on them. Normally you would embroider them, but she gave us ink pens of some sort and we traced the pictures, then she ironed them to set the ink.
I think we made them for The Grandmas or The Aunties.
That’s all I know about it, LOL!
Thanks! I would think that a hot iron on anything would be effective.
I remember those stamped pillowcases. I have some that my grandma embroidered in the early 1900s. You can still buy them, I think, through Herrshners.
I have a few that my Grandma Anita made for me. They’re so beautiful, I just look at them, versus drool on them, LOL!
There is one that is an embroidered, ‘Southern Bell’ with umbrella and pretty hat, and her ‘skirt’ is crocheted lace and the pillow case is cut out in that area.
I’ll take a pix later. Fond memories of ‘crafting’ with my Grandma, so THANKS! :)
There are some great patterns at this site; Fiber Flux.
That is gorgeous!
Thinking HARD about doing a cross stitch wedding sampler. I bought the cloth, thread, & pattern quite a few years ago & never made it up. I’ve done a lot of cross stitch (including wedding samplers) in the past, so I have the skills .... but I also know it’s going to be a lot of work. It doesn’t look too bad until you see the actual chart - tons of ‘outline’ stitch. There are also beads; however, I think French knots in place of beads would work just fine. It is beautiful & would suit the couple I have in mind - would be given to them on their 10th anniversary. Getting motivated is the hard part, but it’s ‘on my mind’ & I’m getting to the point where working on it is the only thing that will get it off my mind.
The particular pattern is the 4th from the left - has wedding bells on top & says “Our Wedding”.
https://store.stoneycreek.com/book-420-wedding-heirlooms-p6434.aspx
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