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Post by katt on Jan 4, 2011 6:08:51 GMT -5
So I was Sooo excited. Over break at my Mom's house I managed to make 2 massive bedding sets. I didn't get the fabric until right before I left, and was worried I wouldn't get done! Sooo about 1/4 of the way through...I recruited my little sister to sew for me while I cut and measured. She is WAY better at sewing than I am anyways! Anyways, I get home ann super excited to try out the new bedding, and I got to take pictures. I made some cool hanging tunnels, and pouches, and hammocks and shelf/pan covers. I couldn't get a good picture of the tunnel, so for perspective I put a water bottle in it (couldn't find a stuffed animal lol) and was very upset at the result. See, when I made the hanging stuff, I used strips of polar fleece to make loops that could then be hung using those little shower hooks. Well apparently, polar fleece strips are not strong enough to support much weight at all! So, now I have to find something stronger to sew on! Would a thick ribbon work perhaps? I need ideas please! I really am sad! What makes me even more sad is that my SS gift is now ruined. I made 2 hanging things for my Secret Santa gift and I used the same method. So now they are getting a gift that, on top of my very rudimentary sewing skills, can't even be used!!!! I still have the part of the gift I left at home to send (waiting to get paid haha), so they will have that, but I feel bad that the other part of the gift is basically useless. Hopefully they can sew on better straps or something... *Sigh* Ideas on how to make better hanging straps?
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Post by shilohismygirl on Jan 4, 2011 7:54:04 GMT -5
I have used bias tape doubled up and sewn in the middle, reinforced at the seams multiple times.
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Post by jacksmomma on Jan 4, 2011 9:05:38 GMT -5
I've used ribbon. But you have to use the high quality ribbon, or once you wash it (the first time) the ribbon frays and turns into a big ball of mess
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Post by mustelidmusk on Jan 4, 2011 9:18:41 GMT -5
Grosgrain ribbon (not the satin ribbon - this is the tougher stuff that has the horizontal ribbed texture to it) works well. You can use 2 thicknesses of it, or you can use it in a single layer and it will last pretty long.
-jennifer
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Post by mustelidmusk on Jan 4, 2011 9:41:23 GMT -5
Also, I know some people are still behind on their SS gifts as well, so everybody understands. Besides, this is a fun thing....and you will not be tested or graded on this (as with school) Please let me know if you get "stuck" on finding a solution, I might be able to help. -jennifer
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Post by mjohn143 on Jan 4, 2011 13:30:46 GMT -5
I am a little confused about where the loops/straps are, so I hope I'm saying this right. What I would do is just cut the fleece loops off and get a small key ring and pierce it through the fabric on each corner of the hammock, or whereven the straps attach to and just get some straps or ribbon or whatever and attach to that. You can buy little hooks to attach to the end so it can be hung. Hope this makes sense.
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Post by justahannah on Jan 4, 2011 16:43:03 GMT -5
I made the kids new bedding/ramp covers/etc for Christmas too and I'm in love with the nylon backpack strap stuff...I just melt the ends quick with a lighter to keep it from raveling and stitch the loop in from the inside out. The one in the pic I did a second outer stitching to make a hem since this isn't a sleeping hammock (just one from upholstery material for getting from the litter level to the the ledge) and the hem makes the two layers lay flatter together....I was really sick of finding the sleepy hammock with pockets full of litter . I'll probably post a thread sometime soon with pics of all the stuff I made, it was a lot of fun learning to sew and I love how fleecy stuff is so forgiving .
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