April, 2000 Due to the overwhelming response to our newsletter and the completion of our new Creative Feet Techniques Video we were unable to send newsletters for Jan through March. We hope you enjoy this and future newsletters and welcome your comments.It’s finally here!Creative Feet Techniques Instructional Video 2 Hours of non-stop learning This is unlike any video you’ve seen before the extreme close-up camera shots make it easy to understand what Clare is teaching. Just look at the chart below to see all of the 61 techniques that you will learn with this tape.
Did You Know?
The Radiante’ thread on our site is fantastic
for not just decorative and embroidery sewing, you will love it for sewing construction
too! Because it looks like rayon thread, it is beautiful but it is also very strong and
will last a lifetime. So you no longer have to buy one thread for decorating and another
for sewing, it sure makes it easier and cheaper too because this thread is so inexpensive. Are you afraid to order online?
Even though ordering online is safe when you see the lock icon on the navigation toolbar,
it can be intimidating. We understand that you might not want to give your credit
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choices for payment on our shopping cart page. After you shop and would like to check out
you will find located on the bottom left under the shipping choices a purchase via pull
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can call us with your credit card number or mail a check or money order. RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 5% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDERCoupon # d55001How do I use the coupon? After you have finished your shopping and before checking out you will see a box on the bottom right side of the screen. Click with your mouse once in the box and then type all lower case d55001 and then you will see the discount applied on the invoice and then you can continue to check out. Techniques
for the Month of April #1) For machines with a
width 6.0mm or wider Machine Settings Foot
Pressure: Lightest Setting Thread
Tension: 2-3 Numbers less than normal Stitch
Pattern: Zigzag Stitch Width:
1.0mm Stitch Length:
Satin stitch setting .03-.05 Needle to use:
Triple (narrow) Thread to use:
Decorative (3 spools matching or contrasting) Needle
Position: Center Foot To Use:
Satinedge 1) Attach the Satinedge foot to your machine. 2) Lower the
foot. 3) Adjust the
guide pin inside the zigzag opening so that the center needle clears the pin in both the
left and right swing of the zigzag stitch. Effect: You will see that your machine will form 3 zigzag
stitches the 2 on the outside will sit lower than the one in the middle. Uses: Edge Stitching, Top Stitching or as an accent
randomly placed on project. #2)
Fancy hair barrette With wrong sides together,
fuse fabric/s of choice together. Use fabric pieces larger than the pattern below.
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