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From: June Harlow
Date: 01-05-2006, 08:55 AM (1 of 5)
I'm wondering if there's any easy way to repair a the neck opening of a crew neck sweater when it's become loose and floppy. I'd thought about sewing some elastic on the backside of it? Does anyone have any suggestions ? Thanks 
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-05-2006, 07:05 PM (2 of 5)
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I have sewed elastic thread inside the ribbing of a lot of garments when it stretched out of shape over time.. It always worked well for me..I start and stop at a seam, so I have a good place to bury the knot in the thread for starting and stopping..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: June Harlow
Date: 01-05-2006, 08:12 PM (3 of 5)
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Thanks Libby ! I didn't know they made elastic thread, I'll try and find some. It sounds like that'll do the job !
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-06-2006, 12:05 PM (4 of 5)
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Look on the notions wall.. Dritz puts it on a card.. the spool is about 1/2 in in diameter and 3 to 4 inches long.. spool is cardboard.. (like a minature toilet tissue roller)
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: June Harlow
Date: 01-06-2006, 06:32 PM (5 of 5)
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Thanks Libby ! I did find it today. Many thanks for the tips !
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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