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Sewing Hints
To make a scalloped edge on T-shirt hems and necklines: Set your sewing machine to a blind hem stitch. Set it on the widest stitch. Topstitch the fabric about 3/16 inch (1/2 cm) from the edge, taking care to let the zigs stay in the fabric and the zags off the edge of the fabric. You may have to tighten the upper thread tension to develop the scalloped edge. Sometimes the scallops become more pronounced after laundering. If your favorite, large-handled seam ripper has lost its sharp edge, buy a cheaper seam ripper with the same size metal insert. With a pair of pliers, pull the metal insert out of the new seam ripper, taking care not to break the glass ball at the end. Pull the old insert out of your old seam ripper, and insert the new one in its place. If you don’t have topstitching thread when topstitching blue jeans, use two threads through the sewing machine needle. If you don’t have the correct color thread to match the factory stitching, use two threads which are similar to the original stitching. When viewed at a distance, they should blend to match the original factory stitching color. To secure a serged seam: At the beginning of the seam, stitch for about 1/2 inch (1cm). Stitch off the seam for three stitches. Lift the presser foot. Bring the needle back to the beginning of the seam and stitch the seam normally. After finishing the seam, stitch three stitches beyond the end of the fabric. Lift the presser foot. Bring the needle back into the seam until the thread tail is taut. Stitch the end of the seam again, then cut the threads.If you don’t have topstitching thread when topstitching blue jeans, use two threads through the sewing machine needle. If you don’t have the correct color thread to match the factory stitching, use two threads which are similar to the original stitching. When viewed at a distance, they should blend to match the original factory stitching color. When topstitching, place a sticky note on your sewing machine to gauge where the edge of the fabric should lie. This is especially helpful when topstitching wide hems. When hemming sleeves on a lined jacket, add a hem allowance (1 1/4 inches or 3 cm) to the new hem foldline and cut through all layers, including the lining. Then, pull out the lining and cut one inch (2 1/2 cm) shorter. The lining will fall perfectly when the hem is completed. When sewing buttons, use a large-eyed needle. Pull about four yards (meters) of thread from the spool. Fold it in half twice. Then trim the four ends on one thread tail evenly. Thread all four threads through the needle and pull the thread so that the two thread tails are even. Make a single overhand knot in the end and sew the button on. You will only need to pass through the button two or three times. Be sure to tie a secure knot before cutting the thread. A French knot works nicely and is very neat.
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