I have done that also....Fufa wrote: I usually have that same issue when I forget to put the presser foot down.
C.f.M. wrote:Reset? Not familiar with that.
Playing with tension hasn't worked...or different threads and fabrics. Usually I can just tool around and fiddle with the tension and it magically restores itself. I just don't know what else to try. Le sigh. I'm desperately trying to finish some commission projects but really don't want to do ALL the sewing by hand!
I thought about doing a hem with stitch-witchery, but that doesn't always look good with jersey.
in a pinch, I have used the point of a straight pin to apply a tiny drop of WD-40 to each little hole.
What a silly boy. You can have a hangover any time. You only get to model brocade coats on special occasions.Drawingablank wrote:Finally, my first ever sewing project is done (got lazy when I realized it was not going to fit me). Just have to find suitable buttons. At least my son will be able to make use of it, although he was annoyed at modeling it with a hangover this morning.
LOL, well I suspect he will be modeling it quite a bit. He says the flannel lining feels so nice on the skin its a shame to put clothes under it (although I suspect it would be a bit chilly that way at night).theCryptofishist wrote:What a silly boy. You can have a hangover any time. You only get to model brocade coats on special occasions.Drawingablank wrote:Finally, my first ever sewing project is done (got lazy when I realized it was not going to fit me). Just have to find suitable buttons. At least my son will be able to make use of it, although he was annoyed at modeling it with a hangover this morning.
OMG he's ADORABLE!! Lucky woman!tamarakay wrote:My sparkle bunny
DSC01297 by tamarakay60, on Flickr
Yes, those are pink fish nets, but you can hardly see them.
Update on the hat, it came out great, ribbon band too! I used Blood Red Rit Dye and soaked it really good.moonrise wrote:I bought this wool hat for $5 last week. It's sort of a top hat, I think? Is it a women's top hat or what? I'm not sure, the label doesn't say more than large, 100% wool, made in USA. It's broken in just right though.
Anyhow, I like it and it fits, BUT! Powder Pink is NOT my color, nuff said.
I bought the hat thinking I'd come to eplaya costume thread and ask;
CAN THIS WOOL HAT & IT'S MATCHING HAT BAND BE DYED ANY HUE OF RED??!?? It says 100% wool, but perhaps with a mister bottle of 'wine red', low cost
[snark door is now also wiiiiide open--plz, go easy] I'm all ears, thanks!
hopefully not, buuuut, ya never know.I'd LOVE to see it! I'm going to try to post some photos of works in progress today if the boards are up.moonrise wrote:I'll try to post a photo Minxy, it did come out really good...including shrinking it just enough to stay on in the winds/breezes on playa.
side note; Is the upgrade truly just a lark? haha, a grand practical joke, too funny! I thought I'd lose all my saved PM's and such. Phew.
I've had that happen - and the thing that usually helped the best was just re-threading the whole machine (especially the top, but I take the bobbin out and re-do that one just incase) Other things to try is a different kind of scrap fabric. Like if you are using a knit, try a cotton that doesn't give - if your sewing machine does great on the cotton, then you know you are having tension issues - if it does crappy on the cotton piece as well, then most likely the machine isn't threaded correctly.C.f.M. wrote:Ok, sewing machiners, I need help. My !@#$% Pfaff won't work. Here's what's going on:
None of the usual solutions (adjusting tension, fiddling with the bobbin, different thread, different size needle) are working and it's making me nuts.
It's difficult to find one that really looks good. Most of them look like a mascot from a theme park. Great big hot and heavy heads, suffocating suit, blek! 
The deal breaker is the price, a bit over $300. 
Complaints: I clicked on this at work.Any thoughts, preferences, complaints?
NB: Clicking repeatedly on the pee jug thread several weeks ago probably didn't speak well for me either. 
Tamara! He looks fantastic!tamarakay wrote:Ok Delle, skirt number two for my Sparkle Stallion. I really don't know who is having more fun. Me or him. But burningman rocks. lol
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You guys are awesome, I can't wait! EspressoDude wrote:ok Ff, part of the dumpster diving mission tomorrow will have to be Fabric Depot on 122nd for fake fur...and maybe Oregon Leather for some real stuff. And there is a Consew industrial machine sitting idle in the batcave
I just don't want to ruin the hair...and the pasties have sequins so I'd be a total hypocrite. And the damn crinoline takes up as much room as my carry-on of clothes and toiletries!
C.f.M. wrote:/sigh, being a DOOM PONY is such hard work.
