While I was flicking through a copy of Kerstin Martensson's Kwik Sew method for Easy Sewing (1980), which I had picked up second hand, I came across a technique I just had to try.
The book states "To sew a perfect circle, place a thumb tack on your sewing machine with the point sticking up. Hold the tack in place with a piece of transparent tape. Poke the tack through your fabric and pivot the fabric around the tack as you sew."
Ta- Da!!
I saw someone mention that method recently- i think it was on craftster- but haven't tried it out myself yet. It's so simple yet so clever!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! What a revelation! I have got to give that a go! X
ReplyDeletefantastic idea. thanks.
ReplyDeleteNEAT! THANKS SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteAND TO THINK 'SOME' WOULD CHARGE US WAY MORE THAN THEY SHOULD FOR A "CIRCULAR EMBROIDERY ATTACHMENT"!!!!
Great post. I have been trying to sew circles all night but mine are all squiffy. Do you drop your feed dogs?
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, no I don't drop the dog feeds, having them up gives you a little bit more control!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip!!! Thanks for sharing... now... how can I encorporate this into a project?!
ReplyDeletethat's a good idea but I've to lift up the foot every three for stitches because the fabric is puckering. I lowered the pressure but no changes and I'm so frustrated. thank's for help
ReplyDeleteTack Circles, Wow, Now I won't have to buy the expensive one from the sewing machine shop.
ReplyDeleteIf you use a thumb tack instead of a push pin you can make your circles in a greater variety of sizes. I have done this, also using some of my fancy stitches. Make sure you put the thumb tack even with the needle. This might stop your fabric from puckering. Good luck!
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