My Pathetic Attempt. . .

[Opaleyz]

at a belly band :(

I can't even explain all the many, many, many problems I had sewing this.





Apparently, my sewing machine really *really* doesn't like sewing on non-pill fleece fabric--pretty much anything that could go wrong, did go wrong (repeatedly) :(

I'd used iron-on adhesive velcro. But when I went to wash it the first time, the velcro came off in the washer (granted, it had only been about 20 minutes since I'd put it on). I bought extra material to make more of them, but I really don't think I'll be able to wrestle with my machine again like that.

We bought one at the store for Jasper that we have been using, but it's a little too tight on him, and the elastic rubs his peenor too much, leaving red marks (we tried the larger size but it was going to fall off of him).

I guess I just need to buy some from an online seller. Any suggestions?

[Red Haired Girl]

Well, It doesn't look that bad. What kind of machine are you using? Did you try changing needles? Most times that is the problem.

It really isn't that bad.

[vferraro99]

Try here. I purchased one from her (I still have it and don't need it, if you do, let me know, just PM me and I'll send it to you). http://www.drna.org/DoxieStore/viewi...=5&productid=7

[Opaleyz]

Well, It doesn't look that bad. What kind of machine are you using? Did you try changing needles? Most times that is the problem.

It really isn't that bad.

Thanks; the pictures don't really do the bad-ness justice ;)

It's a Singer, model 6416. My grandma passed it on to me. She couldn't find the manual, so I was working without one (no doubt part of the problem). She taught me a little when I was younger, but I don't really remember much; this was supposed to be my first project on it. I was happy enough I figured out how to load the small spool and thread the thing with stuff I learned from the faq sheet on the Singer site. I would have no idea what kind of needle to buy (and even less clue about how to change it).

[ebmw1975]

Easy way to do a pee band...
Get a tube sock, put it around pup and mark where velcro should go, sew on velcro( machine or by hand) put a sanitary pad in it and ta da its done
Take maybe 5 min. I use the socks with holes in the toes as once I sew the celcro on I clip off the extra ends.

[areese]

Sewing on old machines can be the BIGGEST PITA ever! I never ever could get the bobbin tension right on my old one, broke thread continually, had tangled up messed up stitches perpetually..finally got a new machine, not an expensive one or anything and life is good. And iron on or stick on velcro never stays on-you gotta get plain and sew it on if you are making something that needs to be stuck and unstuck a lot. So don't think you lack sewing talent, it's just your machine and supplies!

[Opaleyz]

Sewing on old machines can be the BIGGEST PITA ever! I never ever could get the bobbin tension right on my old one, broke thread continually, had tangled up messed up stitches perpetually..finally got a new machine, not an expensive one or anything and life is good. And iron on or stick on velcro never stays on-you gotta get plain and sew it on if you are making something that needs to be stuck and unstuck a lot. So don't think you lack sewing talent, it's just your machine and supplies!

Good to know it wasn't me I'm sure I'll invest in a new sewing machine at some point, but I don't really have time for many sewing projects at the moment (this was a feat borne out of necessity).

How easy is it to sew on regular velcro? I tried to reinforce the iron-on velcro but pushing a needle through the fabric and velcro was tricky/impossible.