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From: playfish
Date: 11-07-2004, 04:46 PM (1 of 5)
I just sewed the shoulder seam in a jacket with an overedge stitch. Actually, I sewed one seam with a straight stitch and then realized that I should have used a stitch for a knit and stretch fabric so I sewed over it with a the overedge stitch and sewed the other seam with just the overedge stitch. The result is 2 seams that are ripplely and one of them is about 1/3 of an ince longer than the other. So I have I ruined this project or can I salvage it? I'm not sure what to do. If I try to rip the stitches out, will the fabric still be stretched? Help! 
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User: playfish
Member since: 05-13-2003 Total posts: 16 
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From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 11-07-2004, 08:48 PM (2 of 5)
| What I would do is take out the stitches carefully as possible, lay fabric on ironing board and kind of push it back into shape, give it a shot of steam, let cool and dry and measure against your pattern to see if it's back to pre-stretch condition. If it's not try it again. Some times I'll use some bias tape or clear elastic in the seam to keep it from stretching, especially if it's an adult jacket. You might also want to reduce the pressure on your pressure foot so it doesn't stretch the fabric. Hope this helps! |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 11-07-2004, 09:10 PM (3 of 5)
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I also use the bias tape method when I do shoulder seams. Just cut it to the pattern and pin it onto your garment on the 5/8's stitching line. lengthen your stitch by one or two settings for your machine, just make sure that it's not too lose to the point that it's a basting stitch, set your press foot so there is LESS pressure, use a sticth that is the narrowest zig-zag, almost a straight stitch and gently push the fabric into the foot right over the bias tape. Practice on scraps with the bias and stitch settings first so you can do any adjustments needed to make sure you have a clean seam. I even do the bias tape when I surge seams just to help them retain the shape. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: Skye
Date: 11-08-2004, 01:34 AM (4 of 5)
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I like the clear elastic and tape in shoulders too however if you dont have any available iron on interfacing will help stablise as well Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Skye
Date: 11-08-2004, 01:40 AM (5 of 5)
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I like the clear elastic and tape in shoulders too however if you dont have any available iron on interfacing will help stablise as well Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
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