How to you make this thing feed the fabric evenly? The sides of the fabric always slide down and I get creases everywhere.
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When I start, the first 2-3 inches of the tape fold in a bit unevenly, but I just manually fold and iron that part. The rest is fine. I've made yards of continuous beautiful tape with less than straight cuts using this device (and the bigger 2" device). I guess my only suggestion is to go slowly like the other reviewer mentioned and make sure your fabric is truly cut on the bias. I've also only used 100% cotton quilting fabric or cotton flannel for my tape. Maybe different material doesn't produce as nice of a tape?
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Make sure you put the foot dogs down (the things that move your fabric). Set your stitch length to "0". Practice on a scrap. I used fabric with batting between (similar to quilt). Practice how fast you move it to gauge your stitch. The foot will bounce up and down, but that is what it's supposed to do. Good Luck!
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I usually grab the fabric at the top middle and it will begin folding up. You can also give it a little tap on the bottom where the bars cross in the middle to form an "X". I find grabbing the fabric is the easiest, however.
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I have this mattress and I'm having the same problem. It scoots down so that it's drooping off the edge and the frame is exposed at the top.
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We haven't experienced that problem with ours. We have microfiber sheets on ours--I don't know, maybe the fabric of your sheets makes a difference? Does that happen with any other materials in your home?
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I've had similar problem with one side often getting stuck. Solution, try using Saran Wrap to line the mold. Works every time.
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Mine does not slip around at all. Maybe you could sew one of the seams tighter. No other ideas. Sorry.
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Unfortunately I'm in the same boat and can't get it to flow evenly either. Cats still enjoy it so I haven't worried too much.
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Hold the center while you blow dry it and stretch it, because if you start with the right or left side it'll wrinkle quick. Or you could cut the shape of it and then start in the center! That worked well for me on my secound try.
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I had the same issue with some, while others from the same package will lie perfectly flat. I ended up just using them as burp cloths and using a different cloth diapering system.
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That is actually what I did. I purchased the shade with the intentions of covering it with a chevron fabric. I used hot glue and folded about an inch over on each side. The roller mechanism inside malfunctioned the first time I pulled it down. I don't believe it had anything to do with the weight of the fabric, but more the quality of the item. I hope you have better luck than I did.
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My sugggestion would be to apply a little bit of light sewing machine oil around the "corners" and let it soak a bit....let me know if that works!
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I just got this and put it together fairly easily. I can't get the final two corner of the canopy on. You need to pull the fabric taut and I don't seem to be strong enough. Any tips, am I doing something wrong?
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It took me a few tries. You must make sure everything is clean and lint-free, and you must use the card (or a credit card will do) to smooth it in place starting from one corner and working diagonally across. If any bubbles stay in place, start over. If you push hard enough, the bubbles will move to outer edge and dissipate.
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Yes. A simple solution would be to get a downy ball and use it like you were using fabric softener.
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Mine was in bad shape as well. I tried to flatten it with weight first but the creases wouldn't let it stick. I threw it away and won't buy from them again!Mine came in an envelope no directions were included.
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I agree with you there... I spent aboutique a hr with a heat gun or you can use a good hair dryer and slowly heat and smooth each plastic panel out...just be careful not to get the plastic too hot where you melt it....it took the majority of the wrinkles out..but it takes a long time.. good luck