I like this
pattern so much, I made eight more!
As quick to make as this pattern is, I streamlined it even further. I have always hemmed knits with a twin needle, a drag since you need two spools of thread (or a spool and and extra bobbin) and you have to change the needle. I wished there was an easier way. After some experimentation, I settled on using this stitch:
As usual, I used Steam a Seam to stabilize the fabric. This hem technique worked well on all of these knits: thin cotton and poly jerseys and ITYs.
I think I inovated myself out of that new cover stitch machine I wanted. Imagine all the fabric I can buy with the money I saved!!
Lovely shells--and congratulations on your sewing discovery. It's amazing the tools we have right in front of us. My Brother has a truckload of stitches I never take the time to explore. Now I'm curious about what I've missing.
ReplyDeleteThanks! My machine isn't even that advanced and it took me 8 years to find that stitch!
DeleteI just want to share with you how much I resent the fact that you can find nice print knits. My local aka only fabric store almost never gets nice knits in. I like all of yours.
ReplyDeleteIf you do decide to get a coverstitch, be sure to test drive it a lot before you buy it. I have one and I don't like it nearly as much as I feel I should. I got it used and really cheap so it's okay that I don't love it, they behave quite differently from a reg machine or a serger.
Don't hate me 'cause I have beautiful knits!! All of these came from fabric.com. I got them about a month ago just to make these, so some might still be there. Just look through the knits section.
DeleteI will definately take your advice about the coverstith machine. Right now I'm leaning toward the janome one. I'll take lots of the types of knits I like sewing on to the test drive. But really, I don't "need" one, but one might be nice to have.
I need to make this top again. I made it several years ago and wore the heck out of it. It is a simple top to sew. Really like all of your versions of this top!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a nice, flattering little top. And so simple to sew. I'm surprised more people haven't discovered this one.
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