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kathrynS · 01-04-2008, 07:02 AM

I gave up on velcro. I use snaps now. The ones with the tool to bang them on. I like them cause they come either plain so you can see the meterial through them. or the ones with pearl heads and different colors. I just make sure I put them where Romeo can't get them. Like at the neck, or the back.

Rosey07 · 01-04-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

Thanks for the tips Rosey I wrote them down!

YOur Welcome...

altigger74 · 01-04-2008, 04:56 PM

I will attempt it again tonight but I am armed now with some tips and insight.

About the snaps, do you use those on any fabric? I work with alot of flannel and that isn't very thick. I just don't want to have them rip through the fabric when opening and closing them

Rosey07 · 01-05-2008, 06:37 AM

Last night I made Furgie her first home made shirt. I use Velcro too and I put a coffee filter over it cause after reading here I was concerned about it being a problem but it worked just great!!!

Also any machine embroiderers you can use coffee filters when in a pinch!!

Sunnie · 01-05-2008, 06:48 AM

Don't use ball point needles. I use jeans needles. Use a polyester thread. NOT cotton. Try using quilting or buttonhole thread. When sewing thru stick on velcro, use some "sewers magic" on the needle. If you don't have any a small amount of sewing machine oil will work

BLowry · 01-05-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by altigger74

I'll try but I'm starting to think that I need to just hand sew it

That's what I do...although I have sewn it with the machine you can hide the stitches (if the fabric is doubled)

altigger74 · 01-05-2008, 06:54 PM

I did it!!!!!!! I used Jean needles, thicker thread, zipper foot and I set the stitches and tension for sewing a zipper and it came out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!! Your tips and ideas helped me to calm down and realize keep trying till you get it right

ownedbysassy · 01-06-2008, 10:13 AM

can't wait to see the finished product.
congratulations

Tiger's Mom · 01-06-2008, 10:28 AM

Ballpoint needles are for stretched materials. I use practically a 10 or 9 on my sewing and it goes okay over the velcro . . . I just go slower than the normal speed. I think if you got the self adhesive, that is what is causing it maybe?

Good luck and can't wait to see the finished outfit

Rosey07 · 01-06-2008, 07:41 PM

So where is that picture ... lol....Congrats feels good to comple a project don't it!!!

chattiesmom · 01-06-2008, 07:43 PM

You have had some good suggestions! Good luck! Please post pics of the finished product

yorkiegirl83 · 01-06-2008, 08:52 PM

Can't wait to see some pictures!!

altigger74 · 01-07-2008, 04:53 AM

I will do my best to try to find my sewing table. We decided yesterday that we were going to move furniture around, 6.5 hours later we were pretty much done, just one more room to do

Rosey07 · 01-07-2008, 06:45 AM

chattiesmom did you draw that cutie in your avatar?

01-04-2008, 04:56 PM	#18
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	I will attempt it again tonight but I am armed now with some tips and insight. About the snaps, do you use those on any fabric? I work with alot of flannel and that isn't very thick. I just don't want to have them rip through the fabric when opening and closing them __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

01-05-2008, 06:48 AM	#20
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Don't use ball point needles. I use jeans needles. Use a polyester thread. NOT cotton. Try using quilting or buttonhole thread. When sewing thru stick on velcro, use some "sewers magic" on the needle. If you don't have any a small amount of sewing machine oil will work __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

01-05-2008, 06:54 PM	#22
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	I did it!!!!!!! I used Jean needles, thicker thread, zipper foot and I set the stitches and tension for sewing a zipper and it came out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!! Your tips and ideas helped me to calm down and realize keep trying till you get it right __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

01-06-2008, 10:13 AM	#23
ownedbysassy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	can't wait to see the finished product. congratulations __________________ becky grandma to sassy jane

01-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#26
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	You have had some good suggestions! Good luck! Please post pics of the finished product __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-04-2008, 07:02 AM	#16
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	I gave up on velcro. I use snaps now. The ones with the tool to bang them on. I like them cause they come either plain so you can see the meterial through them. or the ones with pearl heads and different colors. I just make sure I put them where Romeo can't get them. Like at the neck, or the back.

01-05-2008, 06:37 AM	#19
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Last night I made Furgie her first home made shirt. I use Velcro too and I put a coffee filter over it cause after reading here I was concerned about it being a problem but it worked just great!!! Also any machine embroiderers you can use coffee filters when in a pinch!!

01-06-2008, 10:28 AM	#24
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	Ballpoint needles are for stretched materials. I use practically a 10 or 9 on my sewing and it goes okay over the velcro . . . I just go slower than the normal speed. I think if you got the self adhesive, that is what is causing it maybe? Good luck and can't wait to see the finished outfit

01-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#25
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	So where is that picture ... lol....Congrats feels good to comple a project don't it!!!

01-06-2008, 08:52 PM	#27
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	Can't wait to see some pictures!!

01-07-2008, 04:53 AM	#28
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	I will do my best to try to find my sewing table. We decided yesterday that we were going to move furniture around, 6.5 hours later we were pretty much done, just one more room to do __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

01-07-2008, 06:45 AM	#29
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	chattiesmom did you draw that cutie in your avatar?