knitting,sewing,yarn Cosy Feet (the less exciting sequel to Happy Feet) life lately,sewing Return sewing Wanted sewing,Uncategorized Chardon & Flamingoes sewing Puttin’ a bird on it sewing And now for something a bit different sewing Indigo Gingers sewing Sewing for the husband: Colette Negroni ...
6. Jumper weather isn’t here just yet, but I resurrected this make from a couple of years ago which has never been worn because I wasn’t happy with the way the seams were finished – so I unpicked them all. 7. Ready to be put back together with a better method of joining this ...
I regretted sewing both shoulder seams together as if I hadn’t I could have knitted on straight needles then sewn the open shoulder and side of the neck up when finished. I even thought about unpicking the left shoulder seam. I sat with the knitting on my lap with a pair of scissors ...
I would probably insert an invisible zip in the side seams if I was to make it again. It’s a little wriggle to pull it up and over my hips (note to self, not too many yummy Christmas indulgences this year) – a zipper would help. I do need to wear a singlet or tshirt under ...
Press the seams open so that the binding will lie flat when you apply it to the quilt Once you have joined all the strips together in this way, press the entire thing in half lengthways, wrong sides together. You are now ready to apply the binding to your quilt! Before you start any...
Then I put the pocket on top of the front piece, sewed down the middle, then sandwiched all three pieces together to make the padded outside of the cover. I trimmed the seams to 1/4” and mitred the corners. Then I sewed the lining, leaving a turning gap in the bottom, and sewed...
Knits are, well, knitted (with loops): (thanks for the illustrations,threads magazine) There’s single knits, double knits, and rib knits. Some look different on each side. Some look the same on both sides. Some stretch a lot. Some stretch a little. Some are blended with rayon or acet...
I love sweaters – I have knitted them and purchased them. I do not enjoy sewing them! Kristin’s Garments: Silk (?) Jacket Hovea Jacket and Coat, Megan Nielsen, unlined woven This is a versatile pattern with many options-lined, unlined, quilted, etc. Well drafted and lots of instructio...
Universal needles, on the other hand, are a little bit bigger than the sharp point needles. They also have a rounded point that transfers easily through knitted fabric. But it is still sharp enough to pierce a woven fabric. If you want super-versatile needles that can be used with differen...
The overlocker feature is useful at some point when working with knitted, stretchy and other thick or stubborn materials. How Does a Sewing Machine Help You Create Your Own Clothes? Maybe you don’t want to hear this, but for making good quality clothes, you may need a modern sewing ...