A step-by-step tutorial for how to hem knits on a coverstitch machine, such as a t-shirt, a dress or a pair of leggings. Including tips for hemming narrow openings.
If your machine can zig-zag it can usually accommodate a twin needle. The benefit of a twin needle is that it builds stretch into your seams by creating two lines of straight stitches on the top of your item with a zig zag underneath. No popped seams, no trying to precisely stretch you...
If your machine can zig-zag it can usually accommodate a twin needle. The benefit of a twin needle is that it builds stretch into your seams by creating two lines of straight stitches on the top of your item with a zig zag underneath. No popped seams, no trying to precisely stretch you...
Formachine embroidery, textiles with sturdy, quality fabric accept embroidery well. More delicate fabric blanks can be used if a stabilizer is applied prior to embroidery. Plush chenille, flannel, andcottonknits all work well for machine embroidered designs. Blanks designed for machine embroidery can ...
Stitch from the right side, using azigzag stitchor a twin needle (it has to be an elastic stitch) about 4 cm (1½”) down from the fold. Stretch the elastic as you sew. Now all there is left to do is to fold and press up the hem and stitch it. I always use the same type...