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They're only good for minor stuff on relatively thin materialsI don't think it'd work on a blanket If you already have one, try it - but if you don't, don't bother buying oneNot worth the riskI'd google up some basic sewing techniques - and there are a few really really easy ones for beginnersOnce you've seen the pictures of how it's done, go ahead and do it yourself Just work slowly and carefully and you'll end up with a nice even stitch.
I agree that sewing this by hand with the back stitch is the way to goHowever, to help you get that seam straight, use a piece of masking tape and sew along its edgeYou'll have a nice straight seam when you're done.
A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Ingredients- 1 (18 pound) whole turkey 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 1/2 quarts turkey stock 8 cups prepared stuffing Preparation- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)Place rack in the lowest position of the ovenRemove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towelsPlace the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting panLoosely fill the body cavity with stuffingRub the skin with the softened butter, and season with salt and pepperPosition an aluminum foil tent over the turkeyPlace turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting panBaste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the panWhenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a timeRemove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hoursRoast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 4 hoursTransfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
No they are junk and never workThey are a source of major frustration Better to sew by hand Place pins along the seam line and remove as you stitch.
