Nice idea, bpatters! Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately my boys are expert burrowers: sometimes I even think that I got two moles by accident, not cavies
Thanks for your warm words, sauteedsatan!
That was the reason why I decided to try handheld one first. From what I heard most of domestic machines have troubles with sewing through multiple layers but I don't have a budget (and skills) to get an industrial one - gosh, it even sounds scary to me! Like, I have almost zero experience with machines, and I'm afraid it would take some time for me to get used to it. Though I'll have a look at Craiglist as well, thanks for the idea.
Handheld ones on the other hand... well, it's complicated. I already had a look at some reviews (like
this and
that) and, according to them, it's possible to work with "denim, wool, leather, silks..." etc, but most of them are unable to "sew through thick clothes" so I'm wondering now whether they could handle fleece. I sent a message to the authors, but got no reply, and that's why I decided to ask you first, ladies. I also had a look at Amazon, and, well,
lots of bad reviews here and I understand that they are not great for regular usage. Still "made for quick temporary stitching" might work for me.
Thanks for the warning, Candalalala!
Yes, I realise that it will make them tougher to dry, gladly we have electric dryer for clothes which I use from time to time when I'm in hurry and need to change liners quicky.
But adding a mattress protector instead of towel sounds interesting.
Just one question - how do you keep fleece in place?
Once again, ladies, thanks for your feedback!
I really appreciate this.
- Jane
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