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From: SewNowWhat
Date: 01-15-2006, 05:14 PM (1 of 5)
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I got a new sewing machine, the brother lg-2125 yay! So far I've sewn a few things with it, including one costume without a pattern which turned out so-so. Right now I'm trying to finish the edges of a spandex or lycra dress i'm making. I've sewn the seams I need with a zigzag stitch and had to sew the fabric between tissue paper (after many battles I finally found this ingenious trick!). I have no clue how to finish them. I'd like kind of a ruffle effect either by "serging" (no idea how to do this with this machine) the edges or literally adding ruffles (which i don't know how to make). Any suggestions? |
User: SewNowWhat
Member since: 10-28-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 01-15-2006, 08:04 PM (2 of 5)
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I know you can do the 'lettuce' or rippled edging with a serger and a rolled hem, as I did it on my daughter's wedding veil, but I don't know if you can do it on a regular machine.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: SewNowWhat
Date: 01-15-2006, 08:59 PM (3 of 5)
| I know a seamstress that created that lettuce with what she said was just a tiny zig zag stitch? I tried to figure out how she did it but no luck. |
User: SewNowWhat
Member since: 10-28-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: SewNowWhat
Date: 01-16-2006, 12:07 AM (4 of 5)
 I figured it out! You just use a tiny zig zag stitch and stretch both ends of the fabric as you sew, letting the zig go in the end of the fabric and the zag just off it.
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User: SewNowWhat
Member since: 10-28-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-17-2006, 12:24 AM (5 of 5)
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As you zig zag and stretch, you might want to try to feed fishing line into the zig zag to help hold that look. I have a foot that has a small hole in the front that you can feed the line through so that it lines up with your needle. If you happen to be able to get your hands on a foot line that it is a lot cheaper than a serger. (It is also wonderful for gathering.)
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 |
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