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- Crafty3790 January 12
- klkooyers May 2012
- QuiltArtLady July 2011
- RoseScarlette October 2011
- Sandy_S August 2011
- saydee May 2012
HQ Sweet Sixteen Sit-Down table - sliding fabric
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I would like to purchase this model for my wife. Yesterday we visited our local dealer and gave the machine a good test drive. Our concern was with the table top. When we place a 65" square quilt on the table it was hard to slide it around as the table seemed not to be slick enough. Is there a way to make it more slippery like rubbing a dryer sheet on the surface or some kind of was coating? We did roll up the quilt and were using those special gloves for a better grip on the fabric. Owners of this products suggestions are most appreciated.
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Hi, I just bought one of these "sweeties" a couple of weeks ago and have only tested it out on small pieces, but love it so far! This question has come up several times at our guild - about how to help fabric move smoothly (when using regular sewing machines) and the answers that came up were:
Spray the surface/table area with a silicone-based spray (ie Quilt Glide) or a silicon furniture polish (not having personally tried these, don't know if there are any issues with residue); alternatively you can buy a teflon sheet and cut it to the size you want and put it over the table area; there is a small (12" x 18") one sold for this purpose called "Sew Slip" (google it), but you may be able to find a local company that sells this in rolls/large pieces.
And just to mention, make sure when quilting you are holding/moving the fabric more with your finger than placing yours hands flat.
Hope that helps!
Marion
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My husband waxed the TABLE with car wax and boy, does it make a difference! There's also a "Supreme Slider" sold that is basically a teflon sheet that you put on top of the throat plate that helps a lot.
Good luck and I hope you get your wife one of these babies! She'll love it!
Sandy S -
I LOVE my Sweet Sixteen!!!! My only problem has been adjusting tension. But am getting the hang of it.
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I have the top made for the machine it works great.
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How about a clear plastic shower curtain. Cut this to size to fit the whole table and cut out a whole for the needle. I got one for $7 at Walmart.
