The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

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<jealous >

 

[StarWarsGirl]

<jealous >

I know.

But seriously, don't be. I'm home, my dad is home, he works right below me, and when he's on the phone, the concept of talking quietly escapes him.

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

I know.

But seriously, don't be. I'm home, my dad is home, he works right below me, and when he's on the phone, the concept of talking quietly escapes him.

I'll take the snow. No restrictions over here so everyone can get out and enjoy it .

 

[Figgy1]

@figmentfan423 I need help. I tried to hem some knit pants on my cheap mending sewer. It would not hold a stitch. It sews well on cotton. I googled and saw something about a ballpoint needle. Do you think that is what the problem may be?

Probably. For knit fabric you may need a stabilizer or sewing it may cause it to stretch. I like wash away because it does just that and doesn't change the feel of the fabric or add weight. You may also need to change the pressure on your presser foot if your machine has that ability. My best solution for hemming is get a cover stitch machine.

 

[Figgy1]

I'll take the snow. No restrictions over here so everyone can get out and enjoy it .

Donna said NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so back in your cage you go!

 

[Figgy1]

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Snowmageddon should be starting here shortly

 

[93boomer]

Probably. For knit fabric you may need a stabilizer or sewing it may cause it to stretch. I like wash away because it does just that and doesn't change the feel of the fabric or add weight. You may also need to change the pressure on your presser foot if your machine has that ability. My best solution for hemming is get a cover stitch machine.

Thank you so much! I gave up since I was frustrated. Running out to Joanne’s tomorrow to see what I can find.

 

[Figgy1]

Thank you so much! I gave up since I was frustrated. Running out to Joanne’s tomorrow to see what I can find.

Wash away is sold by the yard in the stabilizer section and you'll need to cut strips. You may also need to lengthen your stitch length by one setting. Good luck

 

[MinnieM123]

Probably. For knit fabric you may need a stabilizer or sewing it may cause it to stretch. I like wash away because it does just that and doesn't change the feel of the fabric or add weight. You may also need to change the pressure on your presser foot if your machine has that ability. My best solution for hemming is get a cover stitch machine.

A long time ago I sewed a hem on a knit. Found that using a zigag loose stitch worked well. (Of course it depends upon the material, the color, and the color of the thread. Also, it matters if it's an expensive garment to begin with, or if it's just something more casual, that you could get away with a "not perfect" stitch. (I wouldn't do it on something expensive, but I had a dark casual knit with matching thread, so it wasn't noticeable.) Figgy's much more of a pro than I am, when it comes to sewing methods.

 

[Figgy1]

A long time ago I sewed a hem on a knit. Found that using a zigag loose stitch worked well. (Of course it depends upon the material, the color, and the color of the thread. Also, it matters if it's an expensive garment to begin with, or if it's just something more casual, that you could get away with a "not perfect" stitch. (I wouldn't do it on something expensive, but I had a dark casual knit with matching thread, so it wasn't noticeable.) Figgy's much more of a pro than I am, when it comes to sewing methods.

A zig zag is a good idea and works well on print fabrics where it wouldn't be as obvious. A very narrow zig zag should be used on seams of a knit fabric if your machine doesn't have a stretch stitch so the seam has a bit of give

 

[MinnieM123]

A zig zag is a good idea and works well on print fabrics where it wouldn't be as obvious. A very narrow zig zag should be used on seams of a knit fabric if your machine doesn't have a stretch stitch so the seam has a bit of give

Yes, that is exactly what I recall as well. (And again, the small zigzag stitch wasn't used on anything fancy or pricey, so it worked.) If it was an expensive garment, I would have taken it to the tailor to professionally hem.

 

[Figgy1]

Yes, that is exactly what I recall as well. (And again, the small zigzag stitch wasn't used on anything fancy or pricey, so it worked.) If it was an expensive garment, I would have taken it to the tailor to professionally hem.

There's always hand hemming or my favorite It does more than hem. The chain stitch is good for basting or decorative stitching. Mine has paid for itself in hemming alone.

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That is if I took everything I've made in to be hemmed

 

[MinnieM123]

There's always hand hemming or my favorite View attachment 519205 It does more than hem. The chain stitch is good for basting or decorative stitching. Mine has paid for itself in hemming alone.

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That is if I took everything I've made in to be hemmed

Yah, at some point next year, I'll take my (regular) sewing machine in for repair. It's on my list, but not at the top.

 

[Figgy1]

The carp started about an hour ago.

 

[donaldtoo]

Office client Holiday treats cookie time...!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

You know it's going to be be extremely dangerous outside when the mall closes early and does not expect to open the next day a week before Christmas edit most schools that are open have closed tomorrow and Friday. No snow day as every district already has a virtual plan in place. Snow days are no longer a thing

 

[donaldtoo]

Woof. Instead of a chocolate chip cookie, that thing was more like a cookie chocolate chip...!!!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

Woof. Instead of a chocolate chip cookie, that thing was more like a cookie chocolate chip...!!!!!

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[Figgy1]