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From: Alynmc
Date: 06-30-2004, 01:24 AM (1 of 5)
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I am sewing some pajamas for my daughter out of a fairly stretchy knit fabric. Everything was going fine until I went to hem the top. The fabric is "ripply" (that's the best description). Is there a special way to sew knit fabric? Thanks in advance Andrea |
User: Alynmc
Member since: 02-17-2004 Total posts: 8 
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From: Skye
Date: 06-30-2004, 03:02 AM (2 of 5)
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Hi Andrea, I usually use my twin needle when hemming knits help[s stop that ripple effect. I have also used blind hemmed as well with success Skye |
User: Skye
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-30-2004, 07:23 AM (3 of 5)
If you attach a narrow piece of interfacing along the hemline, that will help stabilize the knit too. 
MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-30-2004, 11:48 AM (4 of 5)
Another thing is you have to guide the fabric with the lightest touch in the world, because the least bit of pressure and you are stretching the knit.. (this makes waves).. I just keep the fabric as straight as possible when i start sewing and stop stitching to do any adjusting while sewing the hem..
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Libby |
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-01-2004, 12:44 PM (5 of 5)
Another thought I had last night (just before falling asleep) is this.. I keep a roll of old fashioned waxed-paper in my sewing room.. Yes, the before saran wrap and baggies waxed paper for wrapping food.. I cut strips and use under the fabric or laces or whatever other delicate fabrics I am stitching.. This keeps the needle from getting dull (if using plain paper) and keeps the fabric from stretching out. (causing wavy hems) When you remove this, it tears away very easily and does not pull your stitches..
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Libby |
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