sew in pinch pleat hooks -microflex

[Sharon Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Sharon]

I have been having problems sewing in these hooks, i used my zipper foot, problem was that the tension on the thread went to pot as soon as i started sewing on the hook, went really loose, or the thread kept breaking. I got my thinking head on to try to think of something to resolve it and came up with the idea to try using my piping foot instead. I took the hook of the runner, used the piping foot with the raised part of the hook running in the groove and hey presto perfect =) got nice and close to the runner, stitch was perfect and no breaking thread. Hope this helps anyone having similar problems.
Sharon

[Rosie BANNED USER Find all posts View Profile Close Rosie]

Re: sew in pinch pleat hooks -microflex

Hello Sharon,

I would love to see a photo please! Have never used them.....should I be?

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See here for a detailed description of how to insert them..

[Sharon Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Sharon]

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Ill tell you why i like them Rosie, they are sooooo easy to adjust, when you are fitting the curtains it makes life a lot easier. i find it quicker, just click the hook down.
sharon

[rhysgerrard One Needle Find all posts View Profile Close rhysgerrard]

Re: sew in pinch pleat hooks -microflex

I have used the microflex hook before but after a while i found it became really brittle from being in the sunlight. After taking the curtains down i found alot of them had broke.

I have recently discovered the Conflex hook, which seems to be exactly the same as the microflex hook with the adjustment sliders but is alot more flexible and doesnt break or become brittle. I have been using these conflex hooks for the past month now and i havent had one problem with the Conflex Hooks !

I buy mine online for 10p each which is pretty reasonable.

Thanks

Rhys

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Thanks Rhys and welcome !

[crackerkelly Pins & Needles Find all posts View Profile Close crackerkelly]

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How many of you use these pleat hooks instead of the pin hooks?
Ursula

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I'm thinking of using them in future as they have height adjustment which would be useful.

[Marian Three Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Marian]

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where do you get the Conflex ones from, cant seem to find them

[hendy Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close hendy]

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I use the microflex ones from Jones. I have been using these for about two years now whiteout any problems.

There are some cheaper ones out there but they are the ones that go brittle
Karen

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Re: sew in pinch pleat hooks -microflex

With the conflex hooks they haven't broke or became brittle. I have bent the conflex ones over and also the microflex ones, conflex just bend over without breaking but the microflex ones break which is a shame.

I buy my conflex hooks from here. Conflex Hooks

Rhys

[hendy Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close hendy]

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I have just tried to bend one of my hooks and it didn't bend or snap
Karen

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We have found that when they are bent, the hooks have a white line down the center of the bend.

These break after a while. They become brittle etc. I have pictures but i dont know if i can upload them?

Thanks

Rhys

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Re: sew in pinch pleat hooks -microflex

There is info on uploading pictures here.

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See here for a detailed description of how to insert them..

Hello Philip, I've been searching around looking for info/video on how to insert these hooks but can't seem to find it.

Kind Regards,

Catherine