posted on April 24, 2006 09:42:50 AM new
What is this stitch and what do I need to do it? I have been looking at sewing machines all morning, I know this can't be the secret rocket science stitch so certainly some machine does it but among those that show pics of their stitch patterns, I cannot find it.
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posted on April 24, 2006 11:53:40 AM new
Looks like serging to me, too. But is the stitch you're IDing just the light-colored strip at the very top, or is it wider? Could you show a larger closeup?
posted on April 24, 2006 12:21:24 PM new
Tried to take a new pic and of course the battery died... now i have to wait for the recharge.
The stitch is just the white part in the pic. it's about 3/16" wide.
I looked at some surgers and it does look like that is what I am looking for - now just need to figure out why you would need 5 threads as opposed to 2 or 3. Is it decided by the fabric you are working with or just a decorative thing to have multi color stitching?
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People put their hand on the bible, and swear to uphold the constitution. They do not put their hand on the constitution, and swear to uphold the bible.
posted on April 24, 2006 12:32:35 PM new
More than one color of thread would be for a decorative effect. Beyond that, I have no experience. Five threads or three. . . who knows?!
Is this something on the outside of an item or garment? Is there a reason you have to duplicate it completely?
posted on April 24, 2006 12:42:03 PM new
No, doesn't need to be exactly duplicated. It's actually going to be an inner seem. I used the piece I took the pic of because it is the only thing I could find that has the stitch in a different color than the fabric it is on.
Going thru my closet - it looks like it's the stitch of choice for seams in woven and stretch fabrics.
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People put their hand on the bible, and swear to uphold the constitution. They do not put their hand on the constitution, and swear to uphold the bible.
posted on April 24, 2006 12:52:15 PM new
Fenix, it looks like a serger stitch. I have a machine and you do not have to use 5 threads. 2 will suffice. My machine has cutters that trim the surplus as you sew. Makes quick work of t-shirt and other materials that tend to ravel.
posted on April 24, 2006 02:04:17 PM new
LT - thanks - the one I found today also does the cut which which is perfect for me. As a lefty I have never found a pair of good scissors that allow me to cut precision lines.
Thanks all so much for the help!!
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People put their hand on the bible, and swear to uphold the constitution. They do not put their hand on the constitution, and swear to uphold the bible.
