Mari-Lee Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I saw a line about using a slower speed with the micro-drive handles to outline applique. Of course, I can't find it again! Can someone explain how this works? I have a Liberty -- do I disconnect the regulator to slow the speed? Is it wobbly stitches when moved slow? I have an applique piece coming in a couple weeks and could use advice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi Mari-Lee, When stitching around appliqu?. I use the micro-drive, machine speed on low (whatever that might be for you) no stitch regulator. Use your base expander for better control. At times I only guide the MD with one hand and use the other to nudge the fabric a bit when needed. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Myrna, No stitch regulator....I have almost given up on those silly little micro-drive handles because I still have no control...no stitch regulator!! Makes perfect sense. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari-Lee Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thanks, I'm a one-handed driver, and always have my large ruler base on. I'll give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 If you are unsure about the steadiness of your line when outlining applique use a ruler/plastic template as a guide of sorts. It doesn't matter what shape it is, you will move it around the applique shape. Basically it just helps you keep steady. Be sure to post pictures when you finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 That's a good tip Teresa. I do that sometime as well. Remember your are going as slow as you need to in manual. Your goal it precision. It really makes the appliqu? pop and look crisp! If you use your fingers to move the fabric a bit keep be careful. It can hurt when you catch the tip of your finger with the hopping foot Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrylanequilting Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Myrna, sounds like you speak from experience about the hopping foot hitting your fingers! Would that be about the same as stapling your finger with and electric stapler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Ouch, I did that last week. I was so shocked. I thought I had sewed right through my fingers. Now I'll be a little more careful, but that at least shows that I've gotten very comfortable with my machine. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorene2 Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 I don't have a Micro Drive and do a lot of applique and art quilts. I'm seriously thinking about buying one, preferably a used one. Anyone have one they would like to sell. I have seen a few people on this list that don't use theirs and others who wouldn't be without them. Decisions,decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 why yes Janet that would be about the same. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplydivine Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Dumb question -- how close should you stitch to the applique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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