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Tyvek
Dec 8, 2012 20:54:55 GMT
Post by lyn on Dec 8, 2012 20:54:55 GMT
Thanks Zed - it doesn't look any different to the stuff sold for sewists does it?
(I wrote sewists because sewers looks a bit smelly.)
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Tyvek
Dec 9, 2012 2:04:06 GMT
Post by jufergu on Dec 9, 2012 2:04:06 GMT
Ha ha, that made me laugh Lyn.
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Tyvek
Dec 9, 2012 10:41:49 GMT
Post by Shepherdess on Dec 9, 2012 10:41:49 GMT
You are very funny Lyn.
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Tyvek
Dec 9, 2012 12:16:43 GMT
Post by zed on Dec 9, 2012 12:16:43 GMT
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Tyvek
Dec 9, 2012 17:56:23 GMT
Post by lyn on Dec 9, 2012 17:56:23 GMT
Thank you Zed, but that metallic net is just like sparkly tu-tu net. It wouldn't hold a shape.
As regard breaking needles, I'm wondering that if you sewed slowly the needle might slide over the wire (a bit like when you're lazy and machine stitch a pinned seam instead of tacking it first - if you put the pins at right angles to the line of stitching, and take it steady, the needle copes ok with the pins).
p.s. How about using 'jean' needles Zed? When you have thick fabric you need a stout needle. You can buy sewing machine needles for every circumstance.
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Tyvek
Dec 10, 2012 1:44:42 GMT
Post by jufergu on Dec 10, 2012 1:44:42 GMT
Every needle has properties that make it more suitable. I use the ball tip needles for stretchy fabrics. I have not tried those Titanium needles yet. It seems like they might be stronger. I do use the Jeans needles a lot. Sometimes those Microtex Sharp needles work when others won't. I just try everything until something does the job. Not too scientific. I also use something called a Jeans A Ma Jig to go over thick seams. That little tool is great.
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Tyvek
Dec 10, 2012 14:47:32 GMT
Post by zed on Dec 10, 2012 14:47:32 GMT
I'll look for jeans needles, thanks I thought it might be just like tutu stuff, I have seen some kind of soft meshy thing somewhere, maybe it was a kind of foil for some craft or other.
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