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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krystle
MT
USA
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 Posted - Oct 18 2011 : 08:51:00 AM
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I want to get a soft baby carrier, the wrap style. I can't afford a moby or sleepy wrap or any of those so I have looked into making my own. I found some clearance jersey style (t-shirt type)fabric and I feel it doesn't look finished with just a plain edge. I would like to finish the edge and need some advice.
So, here is my question: What kind of thread do I use on this stretchy type fabric that won't break when the fabric is stretched?
I have a Singer Simple sewing machine that I got on sale a few years ago that I have been learning with. I don't think there is a serger option on it so I would just do the zig zag stitch(I used that when I made my own dinner napkins and hankies).
I think this carrier will work great but it needs to be jazzed up with a finished edge, I've looked up online but no one says what kind of thread to use. I had some pants of similar material that I made into capri's but the regular cotton thread snapped when the material stretched. Help!
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grammytammy
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Tamara
Binghamton
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Posted - Oct 18 2011 : 08:56:41 AM
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Krystle, it may not be the regular thread you are using that is the problem. Do you have a stretch stitch on your machine? think you will have better luck trying that if you do.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2011 : 2:20:54 PM
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regular thread. Is all you need.
Zig zag will do it, but if you have your manual look up the stretch stitch it has a prettier finished look when doing knit. Even the cheapest machines usually has a stretch stitch option.
The only thing with knit is make sure not to stretch it while you are stitching or you will get a lettuce edge (it will be ruffly) unless you want a lettuce (ruffle) edge. Otherwise just try to keep it flat and not stretch it as you go. However, I do kind of like a lettuce edge, but don't know how it would work on a carrier.
The other thing is, if it's a really really stretchy knit you may want to use a stabilizer. It's this stuff you iron on. I would go to a small privately owned fabric store and ask them about what kind to use for your knit. That or call Needle Nook Fabrics here in Wichita, Kansas where I live. (she specializes in knits, and teaching how to sew knits-only uses regular sewing machines never sergers). The stabilizer makes it easier to sew, and stay in place with out slipping and what not.
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krystle
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