Hello .... A while back someone posted on here about turning their tv tray into a potable ironing board....When I mentioned I have done that for years I was told I should of told a long time ago about this tip...so here goes another tip to SAVE YOU MONEY ON INTERFACING ... I purchased a stuffy pattern and this was her idea. If you have a design that does not have a lot of stitching (like mug rugs or stuffed toys) use freezer paper...so simple but oh goodness when you have a 5x7 design and only have a 6x10 hoop you will save tons of money on interfacing....I have now made 10 mug rugs this way so far and it dose work. Like I figured out what harm could it do to try this but after the first one I saw how much money I would saved on interfacing.
I hope my little share will help you save some money also.Hugs Joann
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Does anyone know if we were to soak the pieces of interfacing and use it as if you were making paper, would the newly made interfacing work? I have thought of trying this but I don't know how to make paper.
15626GOOD IDEA....
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by bonnetgirl
17 Jun 2013
I posted it .... it was someone else's idea but I sure do love it because I make a lot of in the hoop things like stuffed toys and mug rugs etc and why waist expensive interfacing if I can use paper....I know if design has a lot of stitches it would not hold up so I thought it over and did it.
Hugs Joann
12613My Janome dealer told me to use paper when i purchased my first machine
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by bonnetgirl
16 Jun 2013
Now that you mention that I remember the man I got mine from saying the same thing. Also there is paper piecing how can they tell you to do that with it harming your machine?
Hugs Joann
76409I have been using a wooden T. V. tray as an ironing board next to my sewing machine for over 20 years and thought probably everyone else was too. I do believe with a $10,000.00 (plus) embroidery machine I will continue to stick to interfacing but thanks for the neat ideas. I say if they work for you then go for it.
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by bonnetgirl
16 Jun 2013
Well you can do whatever you think is best for you .... I have a lot invested in my machines also and don't understand what you think could harm a machine. It is paper ....this information on paper came from a pro so I am always willing to learn what do you think could happen to the machine and paper. Oh and I have a Janome and they are in the high price range you mention and Singer which is also in the thousand's and a little cheap brother and have tried it on all machines with no bad results.The only bad results that could happen is you may need to change a needle sooner.
26316I've used cheap copy paper for that kind of work and its so cheap especially if you use those unwanted or messed up sheets works a dream.
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by bonnetgirl
16 Jun 2013
Think that is smart thinking....wish I had thought of this a long time ago.
Hugs Joann
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173695Ok I went to Sam's Club and purchased a large roll of butcher's paper and it is 18 x 1000 ft. I have cut some and tied this for embroidering on and it works like a charm. The cost for the roll was $17.00 give or take a little.
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by graceandham
17 Jun 2013
Nothing to do with embroidery, but my Mother used up three rolls of butcher paper over about 50 years and wrapped ALL Christmas gifts in it, with big red bows. It made SUCH a gorgeous tree (all white lights). It was the essence of Christmas to me.
11220I have read before but not tried using plastic grocery bags as a topper on very plush towels. They were saying it would start to break down after years of washing and drying but by then the fibers will have flattened enough not to come thru or your towel will be old enough to toss out. Anybody tried this yet?
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by bonnetgirl
15 Jun 2013
I have not used them because I felt they would break down to easy.
Hugs Joann
by gramsbear
16 Jun 2013
I was told this when I got my first Emb machine. It worked, but I could not get the small pcs out of the crevices without messing up the towel. I was NOT pleased, I worked many hours trying to get tiny pieces of plastic off of my design! Hugs, judy
4102Pls let me know what is freezer paper? Maybe we don't know that in Germany - Do you use it for wrapping food before putting in the deep freeze? but thank you for the tip - this sounds good to me - Maria
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by bonnetgirl
15 Jun 2013
Yes it is the white paper you wrap your meats in so it don't get freezer burn. I will be heading over to Sams to get the huge one... I think drawing paper might do the same but I don't know...do what I did....I figured I would try one design. It was a mug rug and low and behold it worked....so tried a few more. All has worked...just try what paper you have but make sure it will work before you but a lot of whatever you use.
54557Thank you. I am always happy when I can keep the cost down.
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109774Thank you for the tip. I can see how it would work in place of the paper-like tear-away. I will give it a try.
Freezer paper is also easier to purchase/stash as my husband might think it is for food and not for the sewing room. lol
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by grossfamilie
15 Jun 2013
:-)) Yes, it is always good if DH does not know what we "must" have for embroidering - but hubbies have their
secrets too :-)
by bonnetgirl
15 Jun 2013
HaHaHa you are funny but I think what they don't know won't hurt them. If he finds out tell him you are saving money.
Hugs Joann
by sbott54
15 Jun 2013
Do you want all our husbands' addresses so you can forewarn them? I'm in a giggly mood today. Finishing a project always makes me giddy!
57675Oh boy my spelling needs help LOL....remember if your design has a lot of stitching this won't work but so far it has save me a lot of money.
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