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Time for a Tune-Up
I never knew when I should oil my sewing machine or change my needle because I sometimes sew for hours at a time, multiple days in a row, then follow that by sewing for only an hour every few weeks. So to be sure I maintain my sewing machine at regular intervals, I now wind 10 bobbins and sew, whether in marathon sessions or in sporadic visits. Whenever the 10 bobbins have been used up, I know it's time to clean and oil my machine, put a new needle in, and, of course, wind 10 new bobbins.
Nancy A. Bountiful, Utah
No-Sag Corners
The upper corners of wall hangings sometimes sag forward when they are hung. To remedy this, I add a fabric square folded diagonally into a triangle to each corner of the top back before I put on the binding. Sew along the edges, leaving the diagonal fold open so you can slide your dowel under the corners. It holds nice and straight.
Mary K. Antigo, Wisconsin
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