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Stitching & Crafting Room:  SO if I get a wool sweater at the thrift I should?  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 1:10:59 PM
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Wash it in hot water, put it in the dryer then start cutting? Is that it? Most sewing would be by hand? or will the machine take that thickness?
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 6:48:41 PM
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Hello Nancy,
Here is a tutorial at my website that I wrote concerning a washing machine and wool. 
http://www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com/tutorialsandarticles.html
Your imagination is your only limit..so many useful things to upcycle to..you could do some google searches or look at Etsy shops to see what's being made.
If you need to make stuff for babies you should take a look at Jess's blog (smoothiejuice) to see the adorable outfit she has made for her sweet Emilia.
www.hectichousehold.blogspot.com
Have fun!
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 8:03:11 PM
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oooh and of course whatever you make...we wanna see..lol :) You are so brave to take that on. I haven't ventured into wool yet, but it is on my list of things to do before the kids leave home.lol
hugs
Hi Stephanie--How are you doing these days? :)
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 8:46:48 PM
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Hey Jessie, I'm doing good. We need to do a virtual lunch one day and catch up! Start hitting those thrift stores now and collecting wool sweaters...once you start you'll be amazed at all the ideas that will pop into your head.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 11:25:40 PM
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Just a hint for machine sewing...pin your wool between two pieces of tissue paper. It helps it to feed evenly and won't catch.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 07:37:21 AM
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Do you need to put the feed dogs down on your machine to sew the felted wool? Do you need a special needle? I have a sweater that I want to use for a tea cozy but I'm not sure how to run it through the machine. I guess the tension will have to be really low, too?
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 07:39:30 AM
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i just keep my machine the same, nothing special, just go slow. i am sure some would disagree with me, but that is what i have done for years
#56
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 10:52:44 AM
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I have never moved anything on my sewing machine either, just sewed it. It worked fine for me too. and the sweaters that don't felt the first time must be a blend. Look at the labels and make sure it is 100% wool. Mine always felt the first time and never have had to do them more than once. Then again I have a sanitary cycle on my washing machine that heats the water up to I believe 180 degrees so it is really hot. but usually it is the adjitation that helps to felt it also. Hope this helps.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 11:19:11 AM
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I will be looking tomorrow when I go to the thrift for some wool. Thanks for all the info.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 12:26:26 PM
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I am such a fool for fabric in all its permutations. I seldom find wool sweaters at local thrift stores, most of us are wearing them I think. Wool is such great stuff. I got a few wonderful old wool blankets last year. The yellow, think egg yolk, is on my bed. I got two pink ones, one for my friend Beth who has a summer place on an island and lots of visiting grandkids, family ,etc. I'm sure you'll find something good Nancy Jo...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 7:34:51 PM
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nancy jo, i will just jump in here with some advice cause i love working with pulled felted wool.
this is what i understand and i'm sticking to it.
the wool that is felted with felting tools is "felted", the wool that is "felted" by washing it in 2 different temps so that it shrinks is called pulled felted wool.
to really felt it with the washing machine, i wash it on hot and rinse in cool or cold water. it is the difference in temp and the agitation that causes it to be felted. at that point it can be used to make just about anything cause you can cut it like any type fabric and it wont unravel. so you can look at any type pattern to work with felted wool, and your bonnybunny is made from felted wool. i have started making garment with felted wool and it is fun. i think i have read a lot of post here from other farmgirls that like to work with felted wool. good luck, nancy jo, and enjoy.
love
frannie in texas
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 05:36:20 AM
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Frannie,
It would be nice if you could stop over and help me, but this info has been good. I was wondering about cutting it, if it would ravel, Good to know it won't.
Always so glad to see your posts. Just want you to get better FAST!
nancy jo
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