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How in the @*&^@&!#$@ do you sew spandex??? Give me 12 layers of brocade and I'm good. The finest silk organza? Fine. Add a little stretch and I'm a goner... I'd love some real tips on working with this stuff besides pin Pin PIN the crap out of it 'cause it's slippery as h*ll.
I have ball-tipped needles, a regular machine and a serger. Now all I need is the little elves to come and make my daughter's costume in the night...
I have ball-tipped needles, a regular machine and a serger. Now all I need is the little elves to come and make my daughter's costume in the night...
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Date: 2006-10-24 08:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-24 09:42 pm (UTC)It may also just be that needle! Honestly. In the middle of sewing my catsuit I changed needles as it was starting to get a bit warm so I thought a short break for it would be good.
No. The next needle from the same pack did not slide through the same way. I got skipping stitches galore.
About the only advice I can give is to also keep tension on both sides of the foot by holding the fabric on either side. It's one of those things you need to feel... apparently rather like driving someone else's car.. You have the same basic requirements but the touch required is different.
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Date: 2006-10-25 12:21 am (UTC)Practice on cabbage first.
Yes, I've done lots of ballet costumes.
And if you really want help, I'm relatively nearby.
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:50 am (UTC)it is the only machine i've had that i can actually make strechy seams with that looks good....
that's all advice i can come up with, since i too find strechy fabrics something evil. good luck.
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Date: 2006-10-25 03:59 pm (UTC)I'm such a dunce with these modern fabrics... LOL!