Hello Angela, great tut! You mentioned using a shirred elastic band (sewn on the waist for the gray skirt), where can I buy this item? I Googled it but didn't get any results, please help!
thanks i will try the options and let you know. and yes it is pure spandex. i am trying to make your pinafore dress also, will let you know how it turns out although i am having a bit of problem with the top.
@samuelmakyn Hi, You either want a very sharp needle often called 'microtex' or a jersey ballpoint or a needle labelled stretch. Try a new needle, needles blunt very easily. Are you using pure spandex or a blend? Try lengthening the stitch. If the fabric is being pulled down through the stitch plate try loosening the tension. If you are still having problems email me - go to my channel. I can't post email addresses here it seems. I would like to sort this out for you.
can you please make a tutorial in which you mention how to best sew sateen. any kind of sateen? thanks
HeidiLovesChocolate 4 months ago
Hello Angela, great tut! You mentioned using a shirred elastic band (sewn on the waist for the gray skirt), where can I buy this item? I Googled it but didn't get any results, please help!
Marcellah1 7 months ago
thanks i will try the options and let you know. and yes it is pure spandex. i am trying to make your pinafore dress also, will let you know how it turns out although i am having a bit of problem with the top.
samuelmakyn 7 months ago
hi angela i am trying to sew spandex and it keeps jamming. what is the right method to sew this material? am i using the right needle? thanks
samuelmakyn 7 months ago
@samuelmakyn Hi, You either want a very sharp needle often called 'microtex' or a jersey ballpoint or a needle labelled stretch. Try a new needle, needles blunt very easily. Are you using pure spandex or a blend? Try lengthening the stitch. If the fabric is being pulled down through the stitch plate try loosening the tension. If you are still having problems email me - go to my channel. I can't post email addresses here it seems. I would like to sort this out for you.
angelakanetv 7 months ago