In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your presubmitted questions on:
• how to identify fabric grainlines when there are no selveges
• what stitch length to use when quilting
• how to hold a rotary cutter for best cuts
• using fusible powder for easy applique idea
Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to your questions!
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What we’re covering:
0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday
2:41 – Placing pattern pieces on the grainline
9:34 – Cutting fabric on the diagonal
11:00 – Why grainline matters
11:30 – What stitch length to use for quilting?
20:07 – My sewing machine model
21:04 – How to hold a rotary cutter
29:28 – How to keep your ruler from slipping
31:21 – Cutting fabric with the SewTites Magnetic Cutting System
32:36 – Valentine’s Day gift demo with the Heat Press
Products and projects mentioned:
• WIP Wednesday #117: Answering your sewing questions & a new heat press! https://craftygemini.com/2024/01/wip-wednesday-117-answering-your-sewing-questions-a-new-heat-press.html
• NEW Auto Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4ds7m
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• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• OLFA 28mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28mm-rotary-cutter/
• OLFA 18mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-18mm-rotary-cutter/
• Crafty Gemini 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• True Grips- Non-Slip Adhesive Rings for Rulers: https://craftygemini.com/shop/true-grips-non-slip-adhesive-rings-for-rulers/
• SewTites Magnetic Cutting System (15% off affiliate link): https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=craftygemini
• Temporary Spray Adhesive I use (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2AqiTnC
• Free Fuse Fusible Powder: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilters-select-free-fuse-fusible-powder-2oz/
• Charlie Bomber Jacket Online Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/bomberjacketcourse/
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