tips

[sofadoc]

Of all of those "handy" little tips that have came along on this board, one that comes to mind is the technique for tracing around a board (such as a dining room seat) to get the proper seam allowance.
I don't remember who posted it, but I like it:
Take a full metal "M" size bobbin, put an ink pen through the hole in the middle, and roll the bobbin around the board (while marking on the fabric).
For me, it produces a seam allowance that suits my style (it may not suit everyone).

[kodydog]

Of all of those "handy" little tips that have came along on this board, one that comes to mind is the technique for tracing around a board (such as a dining room seat) to get the proper seam allowance.
I don't remember who posted it, but I like it:
Take a full metal "M" size bobbin, put an ink pen through the hole in the middle, and roll the bobbin around the board (while marking on the fabric).
For me, it produces a seam allowance that suits my style (it may not suit everyone).

You use the same method for ottomans? Most ottomans we get in, the top that's on it is too tight or too loose.

[sofadoc]

Ottomans can be trickier, since so many have a crown. The bobbin trick mainly works for flat items.
You're right. Many ottoman covers don't fit right.

[scottymc]

One very important tip given to me when starting up a business, given to me from a friend of me dad's who  was a very successful business man. You are never going surfing or fishing, your out giving a quote.   

[MTupguy]

I keep a few small pieces of scrim foam around for when I have to hand sew and the needle is not going through smoothly... hands always get sweaty and the foam side of the scrim foam gives pretty good grip.