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I learned to square fabric with the pull-the-thread method but would frequently have the thread break and found it very tedious. After I learned the techniques I showed in the video, I've never gone back to pulling the thread. I've never tried it on herringbone but have used it successfully with knit fabric, corduroy, and denim (which is a twill weave). My gut is saying, "Yes, it will work," but my head is saying, "Test it to make sure." To test - pull the cross-grain thread, align the selvages, and adjust to eliminate any ripples. When you do, the edge you cut should be lined up. Hope that helps!

You can pull the knot through at the beginning if there isn't a place behind another piece of fabric for the knot to go. The knot needs to be small so it doesn't cause a run in the fabric when you pull it through. You can make a small knot around the needle as shown at 2:24 in this video, - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nCZH5nqt6Ygacsi=NSSaIN7aQ5buNTFT

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I don't know the ratio, but a circle with a diameter of 2 7/8" makes a 1 1/4" yo-yo; a 3" circle makes a 1 3/8" yo-yo; and a 4" circle makes a 1 7/8" yo-yo.

@@TheRuffledPurse Thank you so much for helping me with this. I really do appreciate your kindness. This helps me alot. Blessings.

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I'm happy you found it helpful!

Thank you for your compliments on the tutorial. 🥰 The bright-colored fabric was a donation to my quilting bee so I don't know where it originally came from. How did the quilting go? I bet your husband loves the quilt!

Thanks so much for your feedback on the tutorial. ❤️

There are many things you can make with them. I’ve got a few tutorials linked in the description but a search on your favorite search engine will provide all kinds of ideas.

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Glad you found the tutorial helpful! There will be another summit 😊 I’m planning for August 2024!

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I use sewing machine thread.

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Thank you! Happy you found it helpful!

This is a great tip when sewing the yo-you together. Thanks for sharing!

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You are very welcome. 🥰 Those are great ideas for how to use the yo-yo candles!

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it! 🥰

I don't believe it! 😃 I'm a firm believer there are multiple ways to do something. We just need to find the technique that works best for us and gives us the results we want. The method I show in the video is my favorite way to make yo-yos and maybe it is yours now, too. 😊

Best way to learn is to try different methods. If you need to be at yourself up for 'errors' use a feather not a brick . 3:42

I’m happy you found the video helpful! ❤️I did use the 6 strands of embroidery floss so you could easily see the stitches. I often will use a single strand of sewing machine thread to close opens. However if it is something that will get a lot of use (like a plushie or pillow), I will double the thread.

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I'm happy the first part of the video helped you. 🥰 If you have specific cutting and sewing questions you would like answers to, email me at [email protected] and I'll do my best to answer them and clear up any confusion.

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Hiding a knot when starting is similar to hiding it when you are finishing. Make sure the knot is small. Insert the needle between the fabric layers about an inch from where you want the first stitch to begin and have the point come up where you want the first stitch. Pull the thread until the knot is up against the fabric, then give the thread a sharp tug, just enough to have the knot go between the fabric layers. If it pulls all the way through, make your knot a little bigger. I recommend testing this technique on scraps to make sure it will work with your fabric.

Personally, I start the stitching from inside, especially when patching. I needed this for ideas how to close it

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Thanks, Bernice! I'm glad you found it helpful!

Great question. I've only used it to finish stitches on quilting. The knot is very small because it has to fit between the threads of the fabric and a sharp tug gets it to go through. So I'm not sure if it would hold a seam. You could try it and worse case scenario you would have to restitch the seam.

Thanks. Trying to sew some toys for my dog. Trying to find a sturdy knot to hold the seam together.

Not sure if you saw the other ways I tie a knot in thread, but I think any of these would work for what you're trying to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nCZH5nqt6Ygac

@@TheRuffledPurse I found a knot that seems pretty sturdy, but it not as pretty which is why i liked how you hide it.

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