Sewing and DIY fashion

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Janelle: Apr 5, 2004

Strelnikov posted:

What kind of a machine do you have?

If it's a normal straight stitch type, the easiest way to gather is to set it to the longest stitch you can, loosen the needle tension, and sew two parallel rows of stitches about 1/4" apart without lockstitching either end. Then you pull the needle thread to gather the fabric as tightly as you want it, pin it in place, readjust your machine settings back to normal, sew the skirt on the same way you would a normal seam, and pull out the gathering threads.

What's the point of the 2 parallel rows? Are you pulling on both rows to make the gather, or just one?

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Janelle: Apr 5, 2004

thanks so much. I hit a standstill last night. Working on my first real sewing project making St. Patrick's Day outfits for my girls.

# ¿ Mar 13, 2008 15:43

Janelle: Apr 5, 2004

I'm probably going to be heading to barnes and nobles next week to look for some explanation sewing books. I'll look for that one. I don't have much more to do on one pair of pants and still have a full skirt to make (possibly some scrunchies too, since they are so young). I would LOVE to make me some skirts and dresses, but that scares me. I think I'm going to start by altering t-shirts. I like the girl-fitted t's, but I prefer them a bit longer than you can buy them. :shrug:

# ¿ Mar 13, 2008 22:16

Janelle: Apr 5, 2004

That is great seriouslywtf. I am working my way up to sewing my own clothes. Right now though I'm starting with the kid's stuff. Once I can do their clothes flawlessly I will move up.

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