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From: wifetod
Date: 04-13-2004, 10:15 AM (1 of 9)
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I am starting a new crepe jacket, different style. I had the material left, love the color, so why not. Anyway, my last pattern, when I made the darts they had me sew to the fold at the point, not backstitch, just leave the threads long and then tie the knot there. Is that the better way to make them rather than backstitching? Just wondering why one technique over the other? Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 10:25 AM (2 of 9)
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That is considered the prefered method. Backstitching adds some bulk to the end of the dart. This should make a smoother press in the finished product. (Sewing from the side to the point of the dart has to do with the straight of grain and stretch.)
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: wifetod
Date: 04-13-2004, 10:29 AM (3 of 9)
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Thanks Pam, I haven't forgotten about getting a picture of the last dress and jacket on here, just don't know how to go about it. Our digital camera on our computer is just one of the intel ones and my husband says he can do it with our camcorder and put stills on. It is just a matter of finding time. One of these days I will have pictures of these on here. I can't tell you how much it means for all of you to help me. I am making things I never dreamed possible. Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 10:39 AM (4 of 9)
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Well, frankly, backstitching at the end of a dart isn't the end of the world, it does add fullness and bulk but an awful lot of people do it.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: wifetod
Date: 04-13-2004, 10:58 AM (5 of 9)
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If the preferred way is tying a knot, I don't mind making it that way at all, just noticed the different technique. Well I took some pictures of the last jacket and dress. Now I just have to figure out how to post them or find out if I am going to have to have a website to link to. Working on this. Thanks again. Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: Dede
Date: 04-13-2004, 11:15 AM (6 of 9)
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I've learned a great tip for pleats and darts at one of my sewing classes; you still have to tie the end but not the beginning. I now thread my maching backwards , with the bobbin thread: I take the bobbin thread, thread the needle - from the back - then keep on threading all the way to the beginning in other words, you thread the machine starting at the end instead of the beginning. (Am I making any sense to you guys?) When I start sewing, I just take a hair of the fabric and keep going as usual. It does a wonderful job. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 11:32 AM (7 of 9)
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That does make a really cool dart.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: wifetod
Date: 04-13-2004, 11:40 AM (8 of 9)
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I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip. Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: Noodles
Date: 04-14-2004, 05:15 AM (9 of 9)
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I learned a great tip to keep your darts from forming a dimple at the end. When you get to the end of the dart, take 3 exta stitches right along the very edge of the material and it won't dimple in. You still have to tie it by hand, but it makes a great dart. Laurie |
User: Noodles
Member since: 03-14-2004 Total posts: 6 
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