FIVE TOP TIPS FOR KAREN COMBS
Karen Combs
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1. Before cutting, lightly mist fabric with spray sizing, such as Magic Sizing. It will add body to the fabric and help prevent stretching.
- 2. When ripping a seam, use a seam ripper or thread snips to cut every third or fourth stitch. Next, pull the thread from the other side, it will pull out without distorting the fabric.
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3. Use wedge doorstops to tilt your sewing machine forward. It helps prevent back strain.
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4. A flannel-backed tablecloth makes a great design wall and it is easy to store when finished.
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5. Rubberized shelf protectors are wonderful to prevent your sewing machine foot pedal from slipping all over the place. Just cut a piece larger than your foot pedal and place it underneath the foot pedal.
Karen’s teaching schedule at the 2009 International Quilt Festival/Houston
Tuesday, October 13
#217 – “Patchwork Illusions”
Wednesday, October 14
#327 – “More Patchwork Illusions”
Thursday, October 15
#420 – “Patchwork Illusions”
Visit Karen at
www.karencombs.com
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Previous Top Tip Teachers:
Philippa Naylor
Karen Kay Buckley
Judith Baker Montano
