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From: blackie
Date: 06-29-2005, 01:43 AM (1 of 12)
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#33 Tank top from 4/2004 Ottobre. Sewing with knits is really tough! http://kelly.hogaboom.org/images/20050628knittop.jpg see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 06-29-2005, 01:49 AM (2 of 12)
You get a great job Blackie. I'm impressed. LOL  Go Girl!!Hugs Susie I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-29-2005, 07:01 AM (3 of 12)
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How do you get those pictures in your post? And, once again, great job. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: wp88
Date: 06-29-2005, 08:44 AM (4 of 12)
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Hi Dorothy By the look of it to get a picture in the message click on the button that is yellow and when you hold the mouse over it says insert picture. This is in the reply section you can then insert picture off your computer. Hope this helps. |
User: wp88
Member since: 03-28-2005 Total posts: 35 |
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 06-29-2005, 09:42 AM (5 of 12)
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Great job Blackie! The photos have to be hosted somewhere, not just on your computer. Then you copy the URL where the photo is hosted, and paste that in between the image tags. photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: blackie
Date: 06-29-2005, 10:32 AM (6 of 12)
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The photos have to be hosted somewhere, not just on your computer. Then you copy the URL where the photo is hosted, and paste that in between the image tags. Jessica is right. You can't "paste" pictures into posts. If you could, then the S-W-N board (and server) would be too crowded. I wish more people posted their pictures because I love seeing them! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 06-29-2005, 12:07 PM (7 of 12)
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I can't tell what did you do for the hems? That's the problem I always have when I sew knits. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: SewAddict
Date: 06-29-2005, 12:34 PM (8 of 12)
| You did a great job on that top. I find knits extremely difficult to work with. It looks like you had no problem at all! |
User: SewAddict
Member since: 06-03-2005 Total posts: 25 |
From: MaryW
Date: 06-29-2005, 12:41 PM (9 of 12)
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I think she used a stretch stitch for the hem. Knits are not difficult, a lot of it has to do with your tension, presser foot pressure and needle choice.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Magot
Date: 06-29-2005, 12:47 PM (10 of 12)
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Looking good Kelly, I just wish I could find that ribbed edging anywhere to buy in the UK - drives me bats! I like the way the red finishes off the garment.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: blackie
Date: 06-29-2005, 12:53 PM (11 of 12)
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SewAddict - Thanks for the compliment - but my ribbing is totally uneven and the neckline is finished with a cruddy-looking zigzag. It looks good from five feet away and I am going to be OK with that. I was almost in tears working with it yesterday. I guess because I am much better at wovens and have not adjusted my standards DOWN to my amateur knit abilities (or lack thereof). I just need more practice! I disagree with maryww - I think knits can be *very* difficult to work with - AT FIRST. They are completelly different than wovens. But I think they get easier as you gain experience, get to know your machine, and find good tips from more experienced sewers. I can't tell what did you do for the hems? That's the problem I always have when I sew knits. I'm a beginner to knits, but my guess is your hem treatment should depend on your fabric. In this case, I was using a 100% cotton interlock and not very stretchy, with a somewhat heavy and stiff hand (very nice to work with, actually). I just folded it over about a half inch - didn't even press - and did a medium-sized plain ol' zig zag on the raw edge, going slowly and "pushing" the fabric in a bit. I have found the "fancy" machine stretch stitches to be difficult and very thread-y (I know that's not a word!) but I also have an inexpensive machine. Maybe better machiens have better results. I have a serger waiting for me in the shop and I am looking forward to learning on it! Getting back to your hem question. If was working with something stretchier I might put paper under the fabric as I sew (a sort of poor-man's stabilizer) which I tear away (this worked well for spandex once). Or cheat and use Steam A Seam Lite tape first for the hem, then sew. Even if you use the Lite version, adds a little stiffness and bulk. I highly recommend you look for tips on your particular fabric if you haven't worked with something similar before. HTH with hems - my Lord, the hems and side-seams are a dream compared to ribbing! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 06-29-2005, 08:31 PM (12 of 12)
You mean you had a problem with the ribbing?  The way I learnt was to divide your neckline/ armholes in quarters and mark with a pin, divide your ribbing in quarters and mark with a pin,(after you had sewn it in a circle of course) then I always pin the seam of the ribbing to the center back(on neck) or under arm seam (on armholes) and then match up the other pins and pin everything together, then basically stretch and sew each quarter at a time, you should be able to see 3 raw edges as you sew. If you can't stop and fix before you proceed because you'll just be ripping it out again if you don't. If I'm turning the ribbing to the inside, I usually trim the seam allowance of the fabric quite close and then turn the ribbing to the inside and pin in place and do a small zig-zag in the ditch, or if I'm really being fussy I'll do the inside edge by hand. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
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