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I want to make one of those little caddy thingys that you have buy the machine and it hangs down the edge of your table to hold scissors and things that you use constantly, but need them off the table. I haven't a clue what they are called, so I can't do a search. Anyone know what I am talking about and if so, do you have a link to a pattern or at least a picture of one? Thanks!
I did one as a class projects with a few ladies awhile back, can't find that pattern but here is a link to one that may help you.
http://katiesquiltingcorner.com/2012...-tutorial.html
Thanks Iris...That is kind of what I am looking for, wasn't thinking of one so large, but wouldn't it sitting on the fabric base make the machine slide all the time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
the weight of the machine usually keeps it from sliding but if you are sewing on a slick surface you can back it with that non slip stuff for kids pj feet
Ah. Always a solution! I have a regular style 5' banquet table. Some things slide, others don't. I am limited space so FMQ'ing..this would totally be in the way when I do that. I am not that great at it yet and haven't figured out all the tricks of that trade!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
Any suggestions on how to make this so it sits to the end of the machine instead of right in front? I guess the issue would be something to hold it down...in this case the machine. but to the end of the machine...what would hold it to the table. What I am trying to do is have on "basket" for the spool threads and feet I use for the quilt I am working on. I change from cotton to poly threads and color of threads etc and to hold the bobbins I have wound for that quilt. My machine is annoying in that to wind a bobbin, you have to unthread the whole machine, wind the bobbin and then rethread the whole machine! So I wind several of the colors I am using so I dont' have to unthread the machine so often.
I Dont' need the caddy "right there in front" but to the side is better and then have one just at the end of the machine to drop the little scissors in I use for clipping threads.
How about this one.
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...r:31,s:0,i:185
I'd be interested in this also...the one in the tute looks good but it would be in the way for me...I'm a little "rounder" than I should be so I could see this getting on my nerves. But I like the idea as I have a mess of stuff on my table that I am constantly knocking off.
What aperfect idea, i should make one immediately
how about something like this, make the pincusion weigthed to stay where you want it and the thread bucket for your tools and supplies
http://sallysaidsew.blogspot.com/201...tcher-bag.html
There was a tut in the one I posted
http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/medi...nOrganizer.pdf
oh yes I also made that one for a class came out great , but like others I am too round in front to use either comfortably but I know a lot of ladies love them bothQuote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
I was thinking it could be used on the side of the machine. I might make one for myself too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
This one doesn't have the pockets, but a weighted pincushion and basket for trash serves me well. AS yet I haven't made one. (my bad)
http://www.merrimentdesign.com/pincu...ad-catcher.php
They are called Thread Catcher, i think
Here are a good link to several patterns.
http://tipnut.com/sewing-caddy-patterns/
This is what I am looking for. I just hope I can make the rice/cushion part heavy enough! Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
Thanks everyone. this is what I am looking for...good ideas. Now.. to start!!!!!!
Thank you Joyce:)
Glad you could find what you were looking for Cheri. I'm going to make that one too. And make a new ironing board cover to match!
Cheri? Why do you have to take all your thread out to wind bobbins?
Here is what I do on some VERY old machines this works too -- Make sure you have a metal foot attached (or plastic) but NOT the 1/4" or SID foot with the lip on the bottom, run thread from needle under the foot to the bobbin -- If you can "unhook" your machine from the sewing mode to bobbin winding (don't know what this is called, but my pfaff I pull the handle and it doesn't let the needle go up and down?).... I wind all the time from under the foot to Bobbins :-) Hope this helps!
:-Debbie