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   AAC | Jun 22, 2008 11:40pm | #1

   I've  used a lot of velcro and sometimes I need to put something over it, like wax paper.

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   Bloss1996 | Jun 23, 2008 01:58am | #2

   I'll give it a try.  Thanks

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   Susan -homedecsewing | Jun 23, 2008 05:14am | #3

   I've had luck staying on the very edge away from the rough stuff. this helps. Also when carrying to someplace to install or launder, add a soft Velcro on top to keep it from snagging all over your project. I just did this for a clients special bed skirt.used the soft industrial sticky part around the inside edge of foot and edge rails. sewed the rough to the skirt top flange. gave her extra pieces of soft Velcro when she removes it for cleaning to cover the rough parts.But I am going to try the paper over it also when sewing.

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   Bloss1996 | Jun 23, 2008 02:20pm | #4

   Thanks for your input Susan, but with what I am making I sew along the edge as you suggested but I have to go across the rough stuff.

    

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   Pattiann42 | Jun 23, 2008 10:11pm | #5

   Walking foot works for me.

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   Bloss1996 | Jun 24, 2008 01:41am | #8

   Thanks Spicegirl I never thought of that will have to try it.

    

   Thanks..................

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   Teaf5 | Jun 24, 2008 12:14am | #6

   I use a zipper foot set to the outside for velcro and usually just do the long edges, backstitching at the ends.  If I need the stitching to go across the ends, I first trim the hard part as far as possible from the last row of hooks to give myself space to stitch.

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   Bloss1996 | Jun 24, 2008 01:40am | #7

   I do need to sew accross it so the suggestion to trim and then sew as far away from the last row of hooks is a good idea.  I will give it a try.

    

   Thanks ..........

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   Crazy K | Jun 24, 2008 04:26am | #9

   When I do my bibs, etc. I have gone to the Snag-free Velcro and I use a small z-z stitch and make sure I catch the corners.  That seems to work for me.  the Snag-free seems a bit less stubborn!

   K

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   Bloss1996 | Jun 24, 2008 02:31pm | #10

   Thanks K,

   I have never heard of the snag free and will have to look for it!