Sewing…

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  • March 20, 2013 at 11:06 pm
    Rebekahy
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    So my girls and I are teaching ourselves to sew.  We got a pretty nice sewing machine for Christmas and have been experimenting and doing pretty well, BUT I’m wanting to try sewing knits – like for shorts to go under dresses and I’m a little intimidated.  Do you have any advice to offer or good tutorials I should watch?

    Thanks!

    March 20, 2013 at 11:41 pm
    Gem
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    I don’t have a lot of experience with that but given what I have done, the best advice I have is – get a special needle that is just for knits – I think it is a ball tip needle. that will save you a world of trouble.

    have you ever looked at craftsy? there are a lot of classes and tutorials there – some cost $ but some are free – maybe there will be one for knits 🙂

    March 21, 2013 at 12:26 am
    HollyS
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    I haven’t tried this myself, but some women sew knits with their walking foot.  It seems like that would slide around a bit less than a regular foot.  I haven’t had much luck with knits myself…or clothing for that matter.  Embarassed  I mostly sew quilts, pillowcases, and curtains.  Laughing

    March 21, 2013 at 12:35 am
    sheraz
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    Oh,  HollyS, me too!  If it has straight seams in it, I’m your woman!! Laughing

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