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Matterials to make a themaker dust bunny5/30/2023 ![]() About every 1-2″ there were threads that had to be snipped to remove the mostly cut pieces. Problems with this project: Besides (for me) the liner fitting too tightly (add an 1″ as stated above), I experienced the rotary blade not cutting the pieces out cleanly. Maybe it will work out perfectly for you, if not, you can do what I did and cut the liner to add 1.5″ to accommodate 1/4″ seam allowances. Feel free to ignore this suggestion completely. I went back, cut the liner in half and added an 1″ (after including 1/4″ seam allowances). It could just be me, but I thought I measured well and my seam allowances were spot on, but that fabric liner was TIGHT! I was using MODA fabric for the liner. One suggestion before you get started, add 1″ to the 17.5″ x 20.5″ fabric requirement. ![]() It’s so cool when it begins coming together! If you’re making something that you don’t plan to wash, keep in mind that you might see the pen marks and plan for that. It showed through both sides of each of the materials that I’m using. Keep this in mind…if you’re using a light colored fabric the washable pen might show through. This project also calls for the Cricut washable fabric pen, which you’ll need if you want your pieces marked. You’ll also need space for that long mat! So, if you’re going to make this too, go get that mat, you’ll need it. The only thing that held me back from making the dust cover sooner was that I had to get a 12 x 24″ mat. What I think about this project: It’s a good skill builder and a great way for new sewers to gain confidence and try some new skills, like adding elastic.ĭo you remember this fabric? You also saw it in this pillowcase post! When I saw the Cricut Maker dust cover project, I wanted to make it right away!Ĭurious about the Cricut Maker? Read this review. My excitement over what the rotary blade could do was the main reason I bought the Maker. Regular dusting and vacuuming, as well as cleaning soft materials like pillows and bedding, can substantially reduce the population of house-dust mites and thereby reduce their negative health effects.When I first got my Cricut Maker, I scoured the sewing projects in Cricut Design Space. So how do you get rid of house-dust mites? Clean! ![]() Unfortunately, house-dust mites produce allergens that can trigger asthma and contribute to a variety of respiratory problems. One gram of dust can house almost 200 house-dust mites. House-dust mites exist in all climates, even at high altitudes. The organic matter found in dust bunnies, such as human and animal hair and dead skin, is the perfect source of “food" for house-dust mites. More troublesome, though, is their potential effect on your health. They can also clog vacuums and air vents if they get too large. If they find their way into or around electronics, they can clog vents and cause overheating. In your home, atmospheric dust combines with plant pollen, animal hair, human hair and dead skin, clothing fibers and other tiny particles to form dust bunnies when static electricity binds these items together.Īlthough you might think that dust bunnies - other than being dirty - are mainly harmless, they actually can cause a variety of problems. If static charges build up, dust bunnies can become attracted to each other, resulting in large “super" dust bunnies!īut what exactly is dust? In the air, dust consists of tiny particles of soil lifted by the wind, as well as particles of pollution and microscopic debris from volcanic eruptions around the world. Usually hanging out under furniture or other areas that are hard to reach with a vacuum, broom or duster, dust bunnies are balls of dust and other materials that tend to be held together with static electricity. Why are they called "dust bunnies"? No one knows for sure, but it might have something to do with the fact that they're fluffy, quiet and tend to multiply rapidly! They're furry and quiet, but they don't eat carrots. You've probably seen them hiding under beds or lurking around floorboards.
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