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From: inge0687
Date: 01-22-2006, 02:15 PM (1 of 5)
 I'm trying to make animals & such for a nursery wall. They will go along with bedding we already have. I have cut out the shapes and will stuff them slightly with batting & them somehow affix them to the wall after they're all put together.MY PROBLEM: Some of the animals are being made out of polar fleece. I want to use a zig-zag stitch on the RIGHT side of the fabric to sew the front & back together, as this is will resemble the bedding design. In other words the seam will show on the outside edge. When I use the zig-zag stitch right along the outer edge of the fleece, with the right sides out, I'm getting a wave to the stitch - the seam isn't coming out flat & my shapes are beginning to look a little crazy! Does anyone have any advice. I have an abundance of presser feet, but don't know what they all do & obviously some of them cannot be used with the zig-zag stitch. I thought maybe a thin strip of iron-on interfacing between the two layers may help? ANY ADVICE?? Thanks In advance!!
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User: inge0687
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From: kathleenfasanel
Date: 01-22-2006, 02:46 PM (2 of 5)
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the interfacing is a great idea; it's the best way I've found to control that. also, if you can get ahold of some "embroidery adhesive", that stuff is great too. actually, use both for best results. for interfacing, I love, love, love that nylon tricot stuff. sets at low temps too. Nurture people, not products
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User: kathleenfasanel
Member since: 08-26-2005 Total posts: 15 |
From: jenny-o
Date: 01-22-2006, 04:44 PM (3 of 5)
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I would try straight stitching them together first and really pushing the fabric into the feed with a styletto (long pointy thing so you don't stitch your finger) kind of like stay stitching to keep the shape, then zig zag over it to match the finish you want. Also, I almost always use my walking foot when I sew fleece. I can straight and zig zag with it. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: Seemstame
Date: 01-22-2006, 10:06 PM (4 of 5)
Be sure you're using a long stitch and tension setting too
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User: Seemstame
Member since: 04-01-2001 Total posts: 16 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 01-23-2006, 12:08 PM (5 of 5)
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Another idea might be to use a woven fabric for the back as it will be against the wall anyway.
Gina
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