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From: BabyPop
Date: 08-25-2006, 10:11 AM (1 of 7)
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I made a tooth-fairy pillow for my neice and after turning it inside out and stuffing it, I couldn't figure out how to close up the hole! I ended up doing this very ghetto and gave it to a co-worker as a chew-toy (since it was my first attempt.) I would now like to make a nicer-looking pillow (workong on those curves!) as well as some dog chrew toys (bought some squeakers at a pet store). What is the best stitch to use when closing these stuffies? Should this be done by hand or machine? Thanks! |
User: BabyPop
Member since: 05-05-2006 Total posts: 5 
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From: esrun3
Date: 08-25-2006, 12:55 PM (2 of 7)
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I tend to hand stitch my pillows closed.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: paroper
Date: 08-26-2006, 09:49 AM (3 of 7)
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The prettiet way is to do it between the folds of the seam allowance by hand. The stitches need to be tiny.
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: BabyPop
Date: 08-26-2006, 02:35 PM (4 of 7)
| Is there a certain type of stitch I should do by hand? I know there are names for different stitches in embroidery, should I look something up for the type of sewing stitch to use for closing these projects up? |
User: BabyPop
Member since: 05-05-2006 Total posts: 5
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From: shadylady
Date: 08-26-2006, 03:37 PM (5 of 7)
| I use a ladder stitch, which is almost invisible and holds the fabric together nicely. First sew a row of stitching at your seam allowance, so it's easy to see where to sew the closure together. |
User: shadylady
Member since: 09-19-2003 Total posts: 58 
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From: paroper
Date: 08-26-2006, 04:17 PM (6 of 7)
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Shady and I have had this discussion some time ago. What she calls a ladder stitch is the same as the slip stitch as I was taught it (at least it seems to be.) This is a very clean closure.
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: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-26-2006, 05:31 PM (7 of 7)
It was called the invisible slip stitch when I learned it years ago.. I still use it because it is truly invisible and I use a double strand of thread for strength also.. 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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