tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post2111344724791120464..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : FESS UP!!!Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-89740845474613475832013-09-01T17:29:07.052-04:002013-09-01T17:29:07.052-04:00I really loved reading this post and all the comme...I really loved reading this post and all the comments! I have a few Clover bias tape makers that were given to me and I never used...The gift giver thought I was going to be really excited, but I wasn't! <br /><br />The thing I bought myself and haven't used much is the Ottlite from Joann's. I thought it was going to be a miracle lighting device for my sewing and waited for a big sale and bought it....but it doesn't get much use as it didn't really illuminate my sewing area all that much. I have now re-positioned it on my desk to see if that will make a difference....<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for asking the question!!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-49978252158982617012013-08-31T12:01:58.065-04:002013-08-31T12:01:58.065-04:00I love my fasturn thingie. :-) I cannot remember...I love my fasturn thingie. :-) I cannot remember buying something I haven't used...except for patterns and fabric. !!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-76639748605438444312013-08-30T20:00:49.010-04:002013-08-30T20:00:49.010-04:00LOL! Mine is some accordion like gadget used to pr...LOL! Mine is some accordion like gadget used to precisely measure the distance between buttonholes.... Yeah right! Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-39554058233974190432013-08-30T13:45:19.886-04:002013-08-30T13:45:19.886-04:00I bought one of those expensive Clover bias tape f...I bought one of those expensive Clover bias tape folders, and I find it much harder to use than manually folding the bias tape with the iron. <br /><br />I think I am finally getting the hang of the loop turner--the one with the annoying useless clasp on the end. I'm not certain that a safety pin or bobby pin isn't easier, though.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-74220597903495119742013-08-29T20:39:52.563-04:002013-08-29T20:39:52.563-04:00Oh, my heavens, Faye, I just love my fasturn and u...Oh, my heavens, Faye, I just love my fasturn and use it often. Give it a shot! Now, my mistake purchase that I had to have - an olfa circle cutter. I have never needed to cut a perfect circle since the day I bought it . Eventually it found a home in some nook or cranny and I haven't missed it a bit. Big waste of money!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-41335633247796673892013-08-29T16:35:49.607-04:002013-08-29T16:35:49.607-04:00It seems wrong to admit in some circles but I LOVE...It seems wrong to admit in some circles but I LOVE store bought bias tape!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-3935739918792541022013-08-28T22:59:11.963-04:002013-08-28T22:59:11.963-04:00I have never once used my rotary cutter or my bias...I have never once used my rotary cutter or my bias maker - I just buy the bias. I promise myself that one day they will come in handy!Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-88345796630887759742013-08-28T21:31:23.706-04:002013-08-28T21:31:23.706-04:00I use my Fasturn-ers All. The. Time. Open them up ...I use my Fasturn-ers All. The. Time. Open them up Faye!!! <br /><br />Can't think of any gadget I've bought (and it's a lot) that I don't use. But I tend to just blank out bad memories. LOL!!!Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-56705034704134182672013-08-28T20:32:20.344-04:002013-08-28T20:32:20.344-04:00I just thought about something that I have but hav...I just thought about something that I have but have not used the other day... the bone marker. I think I tried to use it once. Can't remember if it worked or not. I also brought a bias tape maker by Clover that is still in its packaging. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071175109151647920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-41984364029745325042013-08-28T19:00:02.009-04:002013-08-28T19:00:02.009-04:00I do use my bobbin winder a lot, but there are man...I do use my bobbin winder a lot, but there are many more things that I never use.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-57667039174378281532013-08-28T18:34:22.058-04:002013-08-28T18:34:22.058-04:00Like I said, we all have something. I'd be re...Like I said, we all have something. I'd be real scared of an electric rotary cutter.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-37015019633170499962013-08-28T18:33:18.410-04:002013-08-28T18:33:18.410-04:00I only use my three rotary cutters every once in a...I only use my three rotary cutters every once in a while. I'm a shears girl too. But occasionally mine do come in handy. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-24878679781304230642013-08-28T18:31:39.548-04:002013-08-28T18:31:39.548-04:00Sounds like a nifty idea Meigan as so many other t...Sounds like a nifty idea Meigan as so many other things do. I've never seen one or I'm sure I would own it too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-28301727356244214282013-08-28T18:30:37.432-04:002013-08-28T18:30:37.432-04:00Now this is a sewing miracle - you are a very smar...Now this is a sewing miracle - you are a very smart sewist!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-34048302602559877772013-08-28T18:29:20.160-04:002013-08-28T18:29:20.160-04:00A serger is a wonderful machinery tool to have Hel...A serger is a wonderful machinery tool to have Helen. Everything's great until you have to thread the loser looper UNLESS you are fortunate to own one of those jet stream models.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-84106720541514230062013-08-28T18:26:53.253-04:002013-08-28T18:26:53.253-04:00I was SCARED of my serger when I first bought it -...I was SCARED of my serger when I first bought it - knives and me don't fair too well. BUT, it's a wonderful piece of machinery and I use mine to finish ALL my seams - even knits. Again it's wonderful UNTIL you have to thread the lower looper. But that doesn't happen often.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-87423639504430078032013-08-28T18:24:59.021-04:002013-08-28T18:24:59.021-04:00If you only have one thing, then you are doing gre...If you only have one thing, then you are doing great Melodye!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-58360790611207270642013-08-28T18:24:20.687-04:002013-08-28T18:24:20.687-04:00I've got a ruffler foot. Thing is so big and ...I've got a ruffler foot. Thing is so big and clunky that I'm afraid it will tear my machine up if I use it.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-86404395254829387972013-08-28T18:23:21.454-04:002013-08-28T18:23:21.454-04:00I have several bodkins in here and don't even ...I have several bodkins in here and don't even know how to use them. And as for that loop turner thing with the little hook on the end @$@#%#%^%^&@@#$@%^%^%^%!!! That's how I feel about it too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-50752740990134852582013-08-28T18:21:42.783-04:002013-08-28T18:21:42.783-04:00OK Becky, the very next time I make a tube, I'...OK Becky, the very next time I make a tube, I'll open that package up.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55740016508338444362013-08-28T18:21:23.352-04:002013-08-28T18:21:23.352-04:00I do use my fast turners - not super often, but wh...I do use my fast turners - not super often, but when I need them I.NEED.THEM. I bought a bobbin winder machine that came out a few years ago (so I wouldn't have to unthread my machine to wind a bobbin) - think I've used it twice in however many years I've had it. Not that convenient after all...........Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-47607996711309128312013-08-28T18:20:05.458-04:002013-08-28T18:20:05.458-04:00I didn't get the bias strip cutter, but I do u...I didn't get the bias strip cutter, but I do use my bobbin winder almost every time I sew.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-72962158936746714902013-08-28T18:19:17.021-04:002013-08-28T18:19:17.021-04:00I'm guilty - have 3 or 4 of them myself. I ha...I'm guilty - have 3 or 4 of them myself. I have tried to use them with no success, but instead learned to make my own using bias strips, a pin and my iron. This method always works.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-91018246202084757312013-08-28T18:17:49.504-04:002013-08-28T18:17:49.504-04:00I must have missed the magnetic seam guage, if not...I must have missed the magnetic seam guage, if not I'm certain I would have picked one up myself.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-3916191617594462692013-08-28T18:17:07.214-04:002013-08-28T18:17:07.214-04:00We've all got something that fits this categor...We've all got something that fits this category. Glad you gave your coverhem machine another try.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.com