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From: czechens
Date: 10-20-2003, 05:52 PM (1 of 8)
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I was thinking that, instead of making the same ol' fleece jacket, I might try to add some double-needle ribbing to the bottom and cuffs. I saw this done on a Sewing w/ Nancy show sometime back--on fleece mittens, I think--and thought it might be a cool effect. I was thinking I might use lingerie thread on my bobbin to give it a bit of elasticity. So here are my questions: Has anyone out there tried this and did it work? Did you hem it or just chop it off at the bottom and leave the raw edge...or something else? If you hem it, do you "rib" enough to have a ribbed hem as well? Does that make it awfully bulky? Does the bobbin thread idea have any merit? I like the fleece awfully well--nothing fancy, just a nice camel color--so I'm not all that anxious to ruin it. What do you think? Should I forget the ribbing and just make my same ol' fleece jacket? Thanks in advance for your wisdom on this. By the way, I just happened upon this forum last weekend, although I've been receiving the email newsletter for quite some time. You all are really wonderful--knowledgeable and generous with advice and experience. I've already gathered up quite a number of tips and ideas, but I can see that this is going to be a really tempting time pit. |
User: czechens
Member since: 06-18-2003 Total posts: 2 
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From: Raine
Date: 10-20-2003, 07:01 PM (2 of 8)
Hi Czechens! I would test the technique on a scrap of fleece. If you chop off the fleece and use the double needle, the fleece might ripple. But then again, it might not.  The double-needle stitching by itself will give the stitching a bit of elasticity. But you could try lingerie thread in the bobbin. So my answer is--sewing is always a little bit of experimentation. Good luck! I'm sure it will turn out great! Raine |
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From: maps
Date: 10-21-2003, 06:42 AM (3 of 8)
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Czechens welcome, like Raine i'd try it on some scraps first, then if all is right, go for it
Marge
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User: maps
Member since: 06-18-2003 Total posts: 152 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 10-21-2003, 07:49 AM (4 of 8)
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Be sure to let us know how it turns out. It is an interesting idea. Dorothy |
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From: dmoses
Date: 10-21-2003, 10:26 AM (5 of 8)
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I did this on the collar of a fleece pullover for my son last year. It looks good. I found that it was taking a lot of time to do the ribbing, so I made enough for the collar only, and not the cuffs. I was making a two-tone jacket, so I used two layers...it wasn't too thick. Have fun! 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: czechens
Date: 10-21-2003, 04:50 PM (6 of 8)
| Thanks, one and all, for your advice and encouragement. I think I'm going to venture forth--FIRST testing on scraps (not my usual totally impulsive approach, Raine, but I really don't want to wreck this fabric). Donna--did you attach your ribbed part as a separate piece? Kind of sounds like it, and I might go that route although I was thinking I would just rib maybe 4-5 inches up and let the rest just kind of fluff out to flat. This is so fun to think about. I have quarter grades to do this weekend. Wonder if I'll be able to resist getting started on the jacket until I get my grades turned in. Hmmmm....Anyone want to bet? Everyone have a great day. It's beautiful here in Missouri. |
User: czechens
Member since: 06-18-2003 Total posts: 2
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From: dmoses
Date: 10-21-2003, 06:42 PM (7 of 8)
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Yes, it was one of those half-zip popovers with a separate collar piece. I 'ribbed' two pieces of fabric(one of each colour),large enough to fit the collar pattern pieces on.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: weezie
Date: 10-26-2003, 07:12 PM (8 of 8)
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I did this on the cuffs of fleece robes using wooly nylon in the bobbin and played with scrap fleece of the same weight to get the look I wanted.That was last year but I remember having to loosen the upper tension to get a smooth lay rather than higher tunneled look.Used a wide double needle for what I thought gave the best look but it was such a simple way to add some special looking stitching to plain colored fleece.Well worth the time it took to hand wind the wooly onto the bobbin.Had to be careful of not stretching the thread as it got wound on. Weezie
weezie
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User: weezie
Member since: 01-01-2002 Total posts: 34 |
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