When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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I didn't know there was such a footer! My mum taught me to baste the fabric and then pull the thread before putting it all under the machine. The downside was it took a lot longer and it was difficult to keep everything even.
ReplyDeleteI've done it your mum's way most of my life too. The foot is a fairly new addition to my sewing machine and I must say I'm loving it. I would never have done all this pleating otherwise. I've used it for good old fashioned ruffles too.
DeleteThis is really a great idea! I've never used ruffles but I will certainly try for costumes, with your hands free sistem! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBet of luck with trimming those costumes!
DeleteWow - that looks great! I have done a lot of sewing..... and I have made lots of ruffles, but I have never used a ruffler foot. Thank you for the information. :)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly speeds things up when you need tens of meters of ruffley trims!
DeleteThe piece of cardboard is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI can't image how much faster the sewing job is going to move along by having an extra hand that is actually a piece of cardboard, lol.
It was a case of 'necessity is the mother of invention'!
DeleteThis looks incredible! Pinned and tweeted. We are so thrilled to have you at our party. Please stop by on Monday at 7, so we can see your amazing projects. Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! You're the best :0)
DeleteThis looks like a time saver! Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness Link Party :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a time and a sanity saver :o)
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DeleteI don't have one of these feet, but it looks fun! Maybe not so much fun doing so much at once. You are so clever. :)
ReplyDeleteStella, you are a genius! My Granny had a ruffler foot on her treadle sewing machine. I've never had one, and pulling the thread never worked well for me, so I hand do the ruffles. SO.MUCH.WORK!!
ReplyDeleteOne big reason I no longer sew dresses!!
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I have done ruffles by hand many times. They are much more fun with the ruffler foot!
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