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From: Ethan
Date: 12-12-2005, 07:41 AM (1 of 5)
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Hi, I have recently ordered some braid material see: http://www.essesco.com/athletic/football/footballpacific.htm (Search for Trim Braid or #PS7120) I intend to sew this material onto the side of the football pants we already have, however I dont have the first idea how to go about this, apart from hand sewing. Is there a way to sew the stripes on by machine? I dont have any industrial equipment, just a basic sewing machine etc.. All ideas and sewing techniques are welcome.  Ethan |
User: Ethan
Member since: 12-12-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-12-2005, 09:24 AM (2 of 5)
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I am going to approach this from the idea that the braid will stretch. I am thinking this because it is made to go on the stretchy uniforms. (I hope I am right?) If I were going to apply this, I think my first choice would be to use a stretch stitch on the machine. If your machine has one, it will sew two forward, one backward, two forward. It is a strong stitch and made to stretch with your clothing. I would put this stich on my son's pants down part of one seam, have him try them on and see how it looks. (I might even try it on an old pair first.) If I didn't have that stitch, I would use a zig zag stitch to sew these on. I don't think I'd make a very wide zig zag...just enough to feed more stitches into the garment so it will have space to stretch without popping the stitches. I think it would look tacky if the zig zag were wide. If the braid stretches, I don't think that you will need to stretch the pants as you apply the braid. I am hoping that you won't have to do that because it is always so "iffy" as to how much you need to stretch the pant so that it will still look nice. I didn't look to see if the braid was cotton or a synthetic. I would probably melt the ends if it is synthetic to keep it from fraying. You can do this with any heat source, the edge of a match flame, on the stove, or with a wood buring tool. You don't burn the edge, just lightly heat the edge and it will heat seal. I do this on strapping for gym bags and things where there will be a lot of stress or where some may fray while I am working with the trim. 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: DorothyL
Date: 12-12-2005, 09:54 AM (3 of 5)
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Since the pants are already sewn together start at the wide end (the top) They aren't long so you will probably make it all the way down but if it bunches too much before you get to the bottom stop then go from the bottom up to meet the other stitching. Be sure, if you stitch it down on each side of the ribbon, to go in the same direction on both sides -- not up one side and down the other -- or you will stretch it in both directions and have a real mess and that is true even of non stretch fabrics. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-12-2005, 10:08 AM (4 of 5)
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I'd sew from the top down on both legs, both sides. I failed to tell you to turn your pants inside out and sew on the outside from the inside. This will give you more room to work and more control of the "rest of the pant". 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: Ethan
Date: 12-13-2005, 06:12 AM (5 of 5)
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Thanks for the quick replies and great ideas. Starting on an old pair first sounds like a good idea. Will let you know how I got on. Hope you all have a nice Christmas. Ethan |
User: Ethan
Member since: 12-12-2005 Total posts: 2 |
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