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sewing hook velcro duh 08-14-2006
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Posted by duh on August 14, 2006, 12:57 am
Does sewing the hook side of velcro to fabric cause more problems than
the loop side?

My loop side sews with no problems, but the hook side seems to keep
getting small birds nests and cutting the top thread.



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Posted by Kate Dicey on August 14, 2006, 4:01 am
duh wrote:
> Does sewing the hook side of velcro to fabric cause more problems than
> the loop side?

Yes!
>
> My loop side sews with no problems, but the hook side seems to keep
> getting small birds nests and cutting the top thread.

This is normal. Try getting the needle into that VERY NARROW bit of
tape up the side of the loops... I know - tricky! But it is possible
with care and practice, and it does give far better results. I also
find it best to use a jeans needle and tighten the top tension a smidgeon.

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Posted by duh on August 14, 2006, 7:14 am
Kate Dicey wrote:
> duh wrote:
>
>> Does sewing the hook side of velcro to fabric cause more problems than
>> the loop side?
>
>
> Yes!
>
>>
>> My loop side sews with no problems, but the hook side seems to keep
>> getting small birds nests and cutting the top thread.
>
>
> This is normal. Try getting the needle into that VERY NARROW bit of
> tape up the side of the loops... I know - tricky! But it is possible
> with care and practice, and it does give far better results. I also
> find it best to use a jeans needle and tighten the top tension a smidgeon.
>

Well, that will work on one side, but not the other, as the instructions
had me cut a 3/4" strip into two 3/8" strips. But thanks for the
confirmation. I do have a jeans needle in right now. I'll look at the
tension. Thanks Kate.

Dwight

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Love like you don't need the money"


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Posted by Veloise on August 14, 2006, 7:17 am
Dwight wrote:
> Well, that will work on one side, but not the other, as the instructions
> had me cut a 3/4" strip into two 3/8" strips. But thanks for the
> confirmation. I do have a jeans needle in right now. I'll look at the
> tension. Thanks Kate.

Try using a small stiff card (bias tape insert works well) as a
temporary moveable cover for the hooks as they move under the presser
foot.

I guess you could try clipping or shaving the hooks that are along your
new "seam allowance," too.

HTH

--Karen D.


Posted by Kate Dicey on August 14, 2006, 7:46 am
duh wrote:

> Kate Dicey wrote:
>
>> duh wrote:
>>
>>> Does sewing the hook side of velcro to fabric cause more problems
>>> than the loop side?
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes!
>>
>>>
>>> My loop side sews with no problems, but the hook side seems to keep
>>> getting small birds nests and cutting the top thread.
>>
>>
>>
>> This is normal. Try getting the needle into that VERY NARROW bit of
>> tape up the side of the loops... I know - tricky! But it is possible
>> with care and practice, and it does give far better results. I also
>> find it best to use a jeans needle and tighten the top tension a
>> smidgeon.
>>
>
> Well, that will work on one side, but not the other, as the instructions
> had me cut a 3/4" strip into two 3/8" strips. But thanks for the
> confirmation. I do have a jeans needle in right now. I'll look at the
> tension. Thanks Kate.

ERK! You need to buy narrower Velcro! Yes, it *is* available, in
limited colours, usually found in baby things and doll garments! I'll
try to find some for you. Cutting it is NOT advised, as the edge will
fray. You might want to try some Fray-Check* up those cut edges.
>
> Dwight
>
*http://www.fabric.com/notions-and-patterns-sewing-notions-finishing-accessories-sewing-notions-fray-check.aspx

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