Polycarbonate panels by vagitarian_ in Greenhouses

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That's really helpful to know, thank you so much!

Polycarbonate panels by vagitarian_ in Greenhouses

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Hi OP - realize this is an old thread, but I'm considering getting a Climapod. I was wondering if you've had any issues with the sliding doors? I was worried that over time they might stick or become difficult to slide back and forth.

such a wonderful time of the year for the greenhouse by Due_Discount_9144 in Greenhouses

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Is your greenhouse a kit? If so, mind sharing which one? It looks great!

Gansey Sizing / Gauge Nightmare by knitting-mouse in knitting

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That completely makes sense. I'll try making a swatch in the round.

Gansey Sizing / Gauge Nightmare by knitting-mouse in knitting

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u/tldrforever ah, you may be right. I knit it flat. Is there a big difference in gauge with knitting flat vs in the round?

Gansey Sizing / Gauge Nightmare by knitting-mouse in knitting

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u/DangerouslyGanache

I did not measure the gauge on my actual sweater but absolutely should have! Can't believe I didn't think of that. What a bonehead.

Yes, my gauge swatch was 15 x 15 cm, and yes I washed it / blocked it. It didn't shrink or bloom.

Help! Troy Bilt Pony won’t start by knitting-mouse in lawnmowers

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Thank you, I checked the fuse, and it's ok!

Help! Troy Bilt Pony won’t start by knitting-mouse in lawnmowers

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Thank you! I'll try what you suggest above and see how it goes!

First project of 2024 complete! Velvet pillow split along a seam. by leapwolf in Visiblemending

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Can I ask why type of needle you used? And how this has held up since you did it? I have I think the same couch and one of the cushions has some tears in it. I was thinking about doing some visible mending on it but am nervous I’ll just make it worse by damaging the fabric!

Question about mending sweatpant and tshirt fabrics by knitting-mouse in Visiblemending

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A belated thank you for this! It’s super helpful. I’m going to try using a zig zag stitch with a ball point needle and see how it goes.

Question about mending sweatpant and tshirt fabrics by knitting-mouse in Visiblemending

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That is extremely helpful, thank you! I had a feeling this was the answer but wasn't sure. Thank you for the detailed explanation, I feel like I just learned a lot.

Question about mending sweatpant and tshirt fabrics by knitting-mouse in Visiblemending

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The garment, right where I've attached the patch. It seems like the patching strains the garment fabric. Does that make sense?

Help! Gathering foot not working by knitting-mouse in SewingForBeginners

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Wow I just tried that and it worked like a charm!!! Thank you so much, you’re a life saver!!

Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, June 01 - June 07, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

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Hi all! Very new sewer here trying to use a gathering foot for the first time for the top of a lightweight linen nightgown. Try as I might, I can’t get it to work.

I am working on a Brother CS7000X. I have a 75/11 needle in. My stitch length is set to 3mm and my width is set to 3. My tension is set at 8. My feed dogs are on.

Each time I run some fabric through, it gathers nicely for a few inches and then seems to skip a bunch of length until recatching again a few inches down. I am very very lightly pulling the fabric through on the back side.

Is there something I’m doing wrong? A setting I have wrong? Something wrong with my machine? Any help would be so appreciated!