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april 6, 2003
prototype
I'm about halfway done with a prototype pair of kwikies. I've been working out the pattern and trying all the various seams. I haven't ever worked with stretchy knits before, so I've been doing a lot of testing. Eli sent me some helpful links about working with knits: here and here (thanks, Eli!). It's been real fun trying out new things with the sewing machine. I got to use my ball point needles and the overlock foot! So far this prototype pair has come out a bit short in the crotch and the seams are all a bit puckery, but otherwise, I'm really liking them. And B doesn't seem to mind them either! I'll make some adjustments to the pattern and, after practicing a bit more, should have a better sense of how to make those stretchy seams come out smoother. Next, I've got to add elastic at the waist (another first!) and figure out how to use my neato twin needle to do the hem. posted by alison at 7:34 am | in
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Comments
Looking pretty good! I'm pretty sure you'll get the wrinkles ironed out in no time. If the crotch length is a serious problem, you could sew on an extra waistband piece, and lengthen it in the process. Posted by: eli at April 6, 2003 3:31 PMTo deal with the puckery seams, you might try lengthening your stitch; i.e., instead of 10 stitches per inch, for example, try 8 stitches per inch. Another trick for sewing on knits if your machine doesn't have a stretch stitch built in is to sew the seams with the tiniest little zig zag stitch -- a stitch that zigs just the teeniest bit from straight stitching. Posted by: Charlotte at April 6, 2003 10:27 PMThanks for the tips, ladies. I'll definitely give them a try! Posted by: alison at April 7, 2003 11:24 AMcongrats on diving into sewing! i must get my machine fixed. i long to sew... and sewing for little kids is great. they don't care if it makes their butt look funny :). i have a couple of really quick and easy kidpants patterns up on my site. let me know if you want the direct links! Posted by: kristi at April 8, 2003 8:49 AM |
