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From: wifetod
Date: 02-03-2004, 01:50 PM (1 of 4)
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What is a flatlock hem stitch? I am working on stretch velour and I am using the Fabric Savvy book as my guide. She says a flatlock or a blind hem stitch are ones to use. Also mentioned double needle. My new machine doesn't do double needle, I have lots of stitches but don't think any of them are called flatlock and I have not yet mastered the blind hem stitch. Could use some guidance here. I just have the sleeve and bottom hem left and don't want to stretch them out. BTW: My machine is a Janome 8080 Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: dmoses
Date: 02-03-2004, 02:34 PM (2 of 4)
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Hi Jolene, A flatlock stitch is done with a serger. I'm not sure if there would be a similar stitch on the sewing machine. Take care,
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User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: wifetod
Date: 02-03-2004, 03:23 PM (3 of 4)
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I did some more research on my machine on the Sears website. It does take a double needle, I will have to go there later and get one. I guess I just line them up side by side. I am not sure how to thread this then but will have to figure it out. Then I will havae to decide what stitch to use with the twin needles. I have never sewn with 2 needle before. Maybe someone could look at the details of my machine and offer some more guidance. I just don't want to stretch this out, it looks so nice and fits my daughter so good. Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 02-03-2004, 03:48 PM (4 of 4)
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A double needle has two needles on one shank so you just insert it and tighten it the same way as a single needle...they come in different sizes by the way so check to see how far apart you want the rows. I use mine all the time for top stitching too. Put two spools of thread on your machine where ever your machine dictates, best to have one unrolling clockwise and the other counter-clockwise, hold both threads and thread the machine as you do for single thread...except...put one thread on last hook before needle and thread one needle...ignore the the last hook for the other thread and thread the needle. Some people may disagree with this but this is what the expert at our local quilt shop taught us. Yes, flat lock is for sergers and it's a great look too. 
I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
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