@babybirthingmama I use a sharp (universal) needle with woven fabric and a stretch needle if it's stretchy (like a stretch velveteen or panne velvet). Basically - the nap doesn't effect the kind of needle I choose. And I use a regular presser foot. Nothing fancy - just a blue million pins. :-)
LOL! Yep! I made a cape with red velvet. The center panel of the cape was longer, even though I had pinned it. I just didn't pin it *enough.* fortunately, however, about 4 inches had to be trimmed from the bottom so everything eventually got evened out. Now I know to put even MORE pins.
@shinyhappywendi Thanks! Your technique worked perfectly! I am finally done with the seam I had previously ripped out at least 4 times, due to one side being significantly shorter and puckered, just as you mentioned would happen if there weren't enough pins. You made my day! :)
Hey there Wendy! We think this video tutorial is fabulous, and we want to share it with other sewers and quilters by featuring a link on WeAllSew.com! We’ll be featuring a link to your video on the front page of WeAllSew.com as a Favorite Video Find all next week. Please let me know if you have any questions about being featured at WeAllSew.com. Thanks so much! –Erika
What type of needle should you use with napped fabric and What type of foot do you use when sewing with napped fabrics?
babybirthingmama 1 week ago
@babybirthingmama I use a sharp (universal) needle with woven fabric and a stretch needle if it's stretchy (like a stretch velveteen or panne velvet). Basically - the nap doesn't effect the kind of needle I choose. And I use a regular presser foot. Nothing fancy - just a blue million pins. :-)
shinyhappywendi 1 week ago
I know! It's crazy how many pins it takes! When I get to the point where I think I have enough - I go in and add one more between each of them. :-)
shinyhappywendi 2 months ago
LOL! Yep! I made a cape with red velvet. The center panel of the cape was longer, even though I had pinned it. I just didn't pin it *enough.* fortunately, however, about 4 inches had to be trimmed from the bottom so everything eventually got evened out. Now I know to put even MORE pins.
jynclr 2 months ago in playlist sewing
thank you for the advice!!!
leextranjee 2 months ago
@leextranjee I'm glad it was helpful!
shinyhappywendi 2 months ago
Thanks for posting this! I am going to go try it out on a corduroy dress seam. :)
teritootoo 9 months ago
@teritootoo Good luck with the dress! Just remember to pin like crazy and you'll do great. :-)
shinyhappywendi 9 months ago
@shinyhappywendi Thanks! Your technique worked perfectly! I am finally done with the seam I had previously ripped out at least 4 times, due to one side being significantly shorter and puckered, just as you mentioned would happen if there weren't enough pins. You made my day! :)
teritootoo 9 months ago
@teritootoo Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!
shinyhappywendi 9 months ago
Hey there Wendy! We think this video tutorial is fabulous, and we want to share it with other sewers and quilters by featuring a link on WeAllSew.com! We’ll be featuring a link to your video on the front page of WeAllSew.com as a Favorite Video Find all next week. Please let me know if you have any questions about being featured at WeAllSew.com. Thanks so much! –Erika
MissSewsItAll 9 months ago
@MissSewsItAll Thanks so much!
shinyhappywendi 9 months ago