Greetings from Boston

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Tue, 02/05/2013 - 12:27
donnahobrien
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 Hello, I'm Donna and I live in Charlestown, Massachusetts, a neighborhood in Boston.  I am a retired teacher with a new Jenome Jem Gold and I am trying to learn to use it.  My goal is to be able to make alterations for my kids' clothes and keep them from the cleaners.  

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Wed, 02/06/2013 - 13:32
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Nehzat
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Re: Alterations for My Kids

Dear Donna,

Welcome to our site. I am sure that you will be able to achieve your goal and do the alterations for your family. We do have alterations videos, but I suggest you watch the sewing lessons as they show how different garments are constructed. These will help you learn more about alterations as well. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Wed, 02/06/2013 - 18:07
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donnahobrien
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Thanks!

Thank you for your kind words, Nehzat! I'm having a devil of a time getting my blind hem stitches to not buckle due to not hitting the fabric just right. Any tips on using the guide on the foot to insure I do this properly? Thanks!!!!! 

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Thu, 02/07/2013 - 13:50
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Nehzat
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Re: Blind hem foot issue

 Dear Donna,

I suggest that you first baste all your fold lines, then check the screw on your blind hem foot, if you have one. Adjust the screw to see if it makes a difference depending on where it is placed. You can also adjust the width of your stitches to make sure that the needle catches the folded fabric in the right place. This should help avoid the fabric from buckling. 

This technique needs practice, so that we hold the fabric in a way, so that the needle can catch the fabric just right. I suggest using a 100 percent cotton fabric when practicing, then moving on and practicing on your own fabric.

Hope this helps. Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Thu, 02/07/2013 - 19:10
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donnahobrien
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Thanks!

 That is a great suggestion, Nehzat.  I don't think I can adjust the stitch length on my Jem Gold Plus machine. I'll look at the manual again.  Practice does make perfect and, with the weather being what it may, I'll have plenty of time to do just that. Take care!

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