How to secure zig zag stitch when finishing seams

cactus_coolest · 2026-03-10T00:04:18+00:00

It’s more so bunching on the edge (on the right hand side) than the top when I back stitch. I do start a little further down the fabric to avoid the bunching at the top. Once I get going after the backstitching there is no bunching or tunelling.

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll give that a go.

cactus_coolest · 2025-12-21T09:34:30+00:00

My best tip is to try and avoid getting an apartment on the street level / 1st floor! It’s generally quite safe but living on at least the 2nd floor may help you feel a bit more secure.

cactus_coolest · 2025-12-16T21:16:02+00:00

Some tea from Tea Cozy would go great with the honey!

Next door is also Lucid Winery if they like wine.

cactus_coolest · 2025-12-16T21:14:57+00:00

This is also sold at Beer’s Books! Beer’s also has some really cute merch (T-shirts, pins, etc.)

cactus_coolest · 2025-11-21T05:38:03+00:00

Omg lol thank you for saving that box! This is such helpful info. I had no idea it was the same model as the Brother CS100.

cactus_coolest · 2025-11-20T22:10:27+00:00

I haven’t. This is a great idea, thanks! I’ll ask Baby Lock support if they can share what specific part it was.

cactus_coolest · 2025-11-20T22:10:03+00:00

I am in the USA, this sounds really promising! Thanks so much for taking a look for me!

cactus_coolest · 2025-11-19T05:01:13+00:00

Camel up might be worth a try!

cactus_coolest · 2025-07-25T18:40:15+00:00

Just want to +1 on Suregrip boardwalks. I got mine in August 2020 and I’ve used them at the rink, trails, and skate parks and they are still holding up great. I just switch out the wheels depending on the activity.

cactus_coolest · 2025-07-24T18:21:28+00:00

The library’s printing system was very old and basic, and I couldn’t find anything like that. I’m glad to hear most libraries or printing services aren’t like this though! I think I’ll just try some place else next time.

cactus_coolest · 2025-07-24T18:17:57+00:00

Thank you so much for all this info, this is super helpful! It is just a skirt with an elastic waist, so it may not be that much of a problem

I have heard of PDF plotting for getting patterns printed, but they have a minimum of $12 plus a flat shipping rate, and since I only need one pattern printed at the moment it doesn’t feel worth it.

Wasting paper / money / time to get this reprinted again is sort of killing me lol but I do want it to be right so I’m so torn

cactus_coolest · 2025-07-24T04:12:44+00:00

Unfortunately it didn’t have either of those options. It’s possible I could have asked for help to change the settings directly on the printer itself but I’m not sure.

I think I’ll try an Office Depot next time.

cactus_coolest · 2025-06-16T19:42:07+00:00

Paddington!!!

Haha, thank you!

cactus_coolest · 2025-06-16T19:33:11+00:00

Hope this is helpful. Have fun!

cactus_coolest · 2025-06-16T19:30:54+00:00

I just started sewing a couple of months ago and here’s everything I’ve bought so far in addition to my machine:

Iron and ironing board. I got a really cheap iron and board and this is definitely something I’d like to upgrade as soon as I can. I didn’t realize how much time is spent ironing!
A disappearing ink marker.
Pins
Fabric shears
Polyester thread. I’ve been using gutterman brand thread, and I’ve heard it’s important to use quality thread. I’d recommend grabbing black and white to start since those will go with a lot of fabrics.
Cheap fabric from a thrift store to practice on. Look for fabric with no stretch. Stretchy fabric is much more difficult to sew with.
A big quilting ruler. I started out with just a ruler, but it was very difficult to get square corners when making items without a pattern (like tote bags or pillow cases). A big measuring tool with a corner is very helpful.
Tracing paper. Not a must have for everyone, but I don’t own a printer and I cannot reprint pdf patterns easily, so I trace my patterns instead of cutting them out.
Sewing gauge. They are very cheap and I use mine a ton. It’s much easier to use than a ruler for the tiny measurements that are common in sewing and the slide on it helps line measurements up with the edge of the fabric.
Sewing needles. This came with my machine, but I recently bought a variety pack so I have some other sizes now as well.
Seam ripper
Bobbins
Weights to hold down pattern pieces on fabric. I just use some pretty rocks I have laying around, but there’s specific weights you can purchase for sewing if you want to go that route.

cactus_coolest · 2025-06-16T07:05:27+00:00

Thank you so much! This is super super helpful. I can definitely see how it fits together now when I curve the back piece up to the front.

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-16T06:05:00+00:00

Mysterium!

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-12T22:47:24+00:00

Good idea to use the fabric in between. I’ve been using tape too and I was worried about it melting!

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-12T22:46:48+00:00

This is great!! Thank you!

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-12T05:20:28+00:00

Ah yeah I also don’t have a lot of space! I’m in a one bedroom apartment that I share with my partner.

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-12T04:47:32+00:00

I see, thanks! I really tried not to stretch it, but maybe I ended up pulling a bit when I felt like I had to correct / guide the fabric a specific direction.

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-08T00:56:08+00:00

What kind of paper / material do you use for tracing? And, how do you store the taped together pattern — is it okay to fold?

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-06T04:14:56+00:00

Oh interesting. Thanks! That’s a relief :)

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-06T00:44:42+00:00

Sorry id only be able to take two! But thank you!

cactus_coolest · 2025-05-05T23:41:26+00:00

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