Realised I didn't have a shot for this week but I'm so done with today so here's my Sunday project.
I've spent the last couple of weeks hatching a plan to copy one of my favourite shirts. This is an intermediary step - copying a t-shirt. It was also a chance to test my 'new to me' overlocker.
I expect I'll be more pleased with it tomorrow when the frustration of curly edges has receded. Ah the false economy of cheap practice fabric (£1/m - bargain!). Anyway, I've learnt lots, used a twin needle for the first time in my regular sewing machine & the overlocker works great. :)
you're sewing with jersey? it's been eons since i've used a sewing machine, but i always found jersey super frustrating to work with! i'll be interested to see how this evolves!
@northy I haven't tried to sew clothes since I was a teenager. It's been blinds & cushions since then.
The stretch wasn't too much of an issue - though the twin needle hem was a bit of a revelation - so much stretch!
The curly edges did my head in though. I have a couple of things winging their way to me to try - stretch interfacing for the neck line & neckband and something called water-soluble stabilising tape - which apparently you just iron on like interfacing but dissolves when you wash it. Will report back!
September 23rd, 2024
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The stretch wasn't too much of an issue - though the twin needle hem was a bit of a revelation - so much stretch!
The curly edges did my head in though. I have a couple of things winging their way to me to try - stretch interfacing for the neck line & neckband and something called water-soluble stabilising tape - which apparently you just iron on like interfacing but dissolves when you wash it. Will report back!