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From: bridesmom
Date: 01-08-2006, 11:27 PM (1 of 5)
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I have a question about topstitching curved edges like on pockets. I find that when I am going around the corners my topstitches are not in line with the pocket curve, they are set in more than the other stitches. When I do the topstitching I am using an edging foot, watching the edge of the fabric, not the needle and still find it doesn't keep in line with the curve. What am I doing wrong?
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Dede
Date: 01-09-2006, 07:43 AM (2 of 5)
| I usually lower my pressure foot and do one stitch at a time, raising the pressure foot when needed - needle down at all times. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: blackie
Date: 01-11-2006, 03:53 PM (3 of 5)
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I usually lower my pressure foot and do one stitch at a time, raising the pressure foot when needed - needle down at all times. Good tip. I think this is actually a case where one SHOULD watch the needle. Practice makes perfect, and GO SLOWLY (this was a tip from the ladies on the board and it really is important for topstitching sometimes). see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 01-12-2006, 03:40 AM (4 of 5)
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Just wanted to thank you Dede for the tip. I ripped out the other topstitching and tried again like you said, and it worked really well as long as I WENT SLOW. It never pays to hurry when sewing! 
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Dede
Date: 01-12-2006, 07:41 AM (5 of 5)
| I've also had to lower the tension on the pressure foot on occasions and it made a world of difference. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
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