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From: Military_Mom
Date: 02-06-2005, 09:08 AM (1 of 7)
| I'm a beginner and haven't tried putting a cuff on a sleeve or pant leg yet..with any success anyway! Do you sew it in a circle, THEN put it on the end of the sleeve or do you sew it together when you sew the side seam? I'll be serging, so if that makes a difference I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks! |
User: Military_Mom
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 109 
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-06-2005, 09:24 AM (2 of 7)
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It depends on what type of cuff you are making and what you are putting it on. A rib knit cuff is sewn in a circle, folded in half and sewn on to the sleeve. Other cuffs for blouses etc. are totally different. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-06-2005, 12:04 PM (3 of 7)
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If it is a knit you are talking about, I recently learned a new method. I think it was on Sewing With Nancy, but I'm not sure.. Anyway, fold your cuff RST- and on short ends fold in half and then serge. reach into 1 layer only and turn right side out.. Voila you have the cuff or neckline ready to attach-- You stitched and folded all in one step.. Try it, you'll like it..! ! Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-06-2005, 01:21 PM (4 of 7)
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Libby, I assume you mean fold in half lengthwise RST?
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-07-2005, 06:36 PM (5 of 7)
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Mary, you have 2 folds.. 1. is the regular fold you always do for sewing the seam.. 2. is one more fold-- the seamline in half... then stitch it.. Now, reach under 1 layer only and flip to right side.. your ribbing is seamed in a circle and then folded in half by the stitching and it is ready to pin in place.. Take a little scrap and make a practice one, you will see how easy it is.. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: Military_Mom
Date: 02-07-2005, 09:44 PM (6 of 7)
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Thanks, Libby! I tried it your way ...I'm using knits...and it did a NICE seam on the inside and out. Thanks for the great tip! ~Becky |
User: Military_Mom
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 109
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-08-2005, 04:41 PM (7 of 7)
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You are welcome.. I am positive I saw that tip on Sewing With Nancy..I love it and when I get to working on a lot of 'Libs Bibs' it saves me a lot of time.. Or Christmas time when I'm making lots of T-shirts and sweat shirts for gifts..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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