Well, I done did it. I bought a Sashiko machine. Went to just "look". The dealer offered me a lightly used demo for $1500 off. Could not find my credit card fast enough.
Doug, I have finished a center panel that is fused applique. To do a machine blanket stitch around the edges, what kind of stabilizer do you recommend?
The machine I will be using is an "old" Singer I bought 8or 9 years ago, in anticipation of my retirement. I've been retired 7 years and this will be the first time I will use it. I have been studying the manual. I already know it will have to be at machine side at all times.
So, before I used the machine, I needed an insert. My experience with Koala was not good so I made my own. A mill shop cut the blank, actually 4, and I made a template for the cut out. My jigsaw skills are very rusty, but I'm pleased with the resulting fit. Still needs paint to make it slick, but I'll probably use it before I get around to that. Also need to make an insert for the new Sashiko machine. That will be a basic rectangle, so easier.
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