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Problems with Silky Type Fabric Technique question
JAJenkins1971   Intermediate TX USA Member since 5/14/04 Posts: 110	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/29/12 9:07 PM I am sure there is a thread on this out there somewhere - but I can't find it! I have a horrible time hemming polyester 'silky' type material. My hems come out wavy and uneven. Does any one have any hints? Is this covered in a book? Help please - I don't want to be stuck sewing cottons my whole life! Thanx ------ Joan
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4397	Login to reply to this post In reply to JAJenkins1971 << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/29/12 9:59 PM Sorry, linking is a pain on the iPad, so please go to Misc. section of message board. Go to Message Searching, Bumping Threads. Follow the instructions on using the search term for silks. You won't be disappointed. -------------------------- Editing to add future search term to capture Marcia R's information. Thanks, Marcia! chiffonthread -- Edited on 6/30/12 11:27 AM -- ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Marcia R   Expert/Couture CA USA Member since 4/16/09 Posts: 27	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 6/30/12 10:39 AM I just finished teaching my Fine Dressmaking students how to sew beautiful hems on silky fabrics. Here is a very brief summary. Be sure to follow all guidelines: Use a single needle plate and straight stitch foot Mircotex needle in size 60 or 70 fine cotton thread (recommend madera or mettler fine embroidery thread in 100 cotton use slight tension when sewing the seam both in front and behind the pressure foot small stitch length 15 to 18 SPI practice on scraps until you develop your skill
JAJenkins1971   Intermediate TX USA Member since 5/14/04 Posts: 110	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch << Like this post Date: 6/30/12 9:07 PM Thank you! JAJ -- Edited on 6/30/12 9:15 PM -- -- Edited on 6/30/12 9:15 PM -- ------ Joan

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