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I recently bought the ebook of Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, the 2022 version. Im a bit disappointed that basic pattern making is not included in the book. There is a comprehensive guide to alteration of pattern but no basic pattern making. I still have time to refund, I dont know if I should 😔
I like using the wider twin needle for knits. It takes practice and each fabric is different. You do have do a practice piece first. I did kearn about using it for decorative stitches.
When threading your serger using this technique, I have never been able to take it through the needles. Is that correct? You still need to thread the needle or am I doing something wrong?
I love #4 ❤ I have a 1950's Necchi that has decorative stitches I never use, well here's a great use for them! Definitely going to give it a go, thank you!
For the overcast stitch, you could also lower the tension to reduce pulling. On the Brother computerized machines, this can be done individually for each stitch pattern and saved in memory.
Thanks for this. I'm back to sewing after a long hiatus. I referred to my machine manual (Janome) and revisited all the overcast/overlock options they had. I tried them all to see what would work for my current project because the fabric is rather "ravelly" . I usually just use a zig zag stitch (that I learned 50 yrs ago) because it's faster and uses less thread. But I will try the embroidered edge finish. So pretty. I would even use it as a hem finish.
The first overcast foot I bought doesn’t have that small bar in between. I didn’t like how it works with overcast stitch, because, like a universal presser foot, there’s pulling of the fabric. But when I bought my Singer machine, it came with an overcast foot with the bar. What a relief! Now all 3 are my must haves whenever I’m sewing. 1. Overcast foot with the bar for Zigzag or overcast of the seams. 2. Overcast foot without the bar for topstitching or narrow hemming. 3. Universal presser foot for the rest of the sewing.
Love the idea of adding a message. That has sparked the idea to add the size so when I pass my little one’s clothes on the receiver will know the size. Another great idea. And this will make the back of the garment.
I would also say decide why you are sewing. If you cannot buy clothes that fit, concentrate on learning to fit first on simple garments. That way you won't need all the fancy gadgets and complex techniques that distract beginners. You can fill a wardrobe with blouses and pants that you'll wear everyday if you've mastered a round shoulder or flat seat adjustment for example. If you really want to imitate couture methods, you still need to master the basics first.
