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sewing napkins no-curl edges
Dale C   Advanced HI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 1313	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 3:13 PM Everytime I make napkins, the edges curl up after I wash them and they need to be pressed. Does anyone know of a way to sew them that will prevent the curled edges? Thanks. ------ "ACK! I'm having withdrawals! Get me to a sewing machine... NOW!" Stash used for January 2012: 26 yards February: 7.5 yards March & April: 7 yards http://ryuunohikari.etsy.com http://justsewit.blogspot.com
Welmoed Sisson Advanced MD USA Member since 4/26/03 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 4:14 PM What edge finish are you using? Serged, rolled hem, binding? --Welmoed ------ View my sewing projects: http://thereshesews.blogspot.com
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5223	Login to reply to this post In reply to Dale C Like this post Date: 6/26/07 4:28 PM How disappointing! I like to make my own napkins too. Did you preshrink the fabric before cutting and sewing? If so, then you might use a longer stitch length. Test a sample before making an entire batch of napkins. Good luck and happy sewing! ------ “I don’t give them Hell, I just tell the truth about them and they think it’s Hell.” — Harry Truman
Dale C   Advanced HI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 1313	Login to reply to this post In reply to Welmoed Sisson Like this post Date: 6/26/07 5:52 PM I use a narrow hem, and sometimes a rolled hem. I usually don't bother prewashing fabric for napkins, but maybe that would help too. ------ "ACK! I'm having withdrawals! Get me to a sewing machine... NOW!" Stash used for January 2012: 26 yards February: 7.5 yards March & April: 7 yards http://ryuunohikari.etsy.com http://justsewit.blogspot.com
Welmoed Sisson Advanced MD USA Member since 4/26/03 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 6:33 PM Prewashing will definitely help. If you put the rolled edge on unwashed fabric, then wash the result, the stitches are going to do their best to hold the original shape -- hence, rolling and puckering. You can also try increasing your differential just a little bit, to give the stitch a bit of "gather" and make sure you're not stretching out the fabric at all when you sew. --Welmoed ------ View my sewing projects: http://thereshesews.blogspot.com
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 7:03 PM Slight O/T, but I have to ask...do you make just 'nice' napkins for special occasions or just everyday napkins? What kind of fabric do you use? I've made nice tablecloths with matching napkins out of the poly tablecloth fabric from Hancocks, but I was considering making everyday napkins out of fabric leftovers. We go through many paper napkins with a large family and I'm thinking it might be nice to save a few trees and it would look prettier to have a rainbow of fabric napkins for everyday use. Thanks, Jen ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
AnneM Intermediate MA USA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 6556	Login to reply to this post In reply to JenSews2 Like this post Date: 6/26/07 8:26 PM Hi Jen. I haven't made any, but followed this earlier discussion: fabric for napkins ------ With a great wardrobe that's still in the flat-fabric stage.
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 8:57 PM Thanks Anne. That link is helpful! Jen ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
edube Intermediate ME USA Member since 7/9/03 Posts: 35	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/07 10:42 PM I did a review of napkins I made for my daughter's wedding last summer. Since I made 45 (!!) we are obviously still using them and they'll probably be draped over my coffin when I die, they are that sturdy. We use them everyday and have completely eliminated paper napkins--better for the environment. They are made of 2 layers of good quality quilting cotton and a simple project.
Dale C   Advanced HI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 1313	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/27/07 3:55 PM Thanks Welmoed. I usually skip the prewashing, but I guess I should make sure to do it. I made a whole bunch for my wedding, and have done some for gifts. I did a plain everyday set for our family too and will make more. Usually I use linen for nice occasions, or plain cotton prints (barkcloth works nicely) for home or gifts. My mom likes to take these for omiyage when she escorts Japan tours. ------ "ACK! I'm having withdrawals! Get me to a sewing machine... NOW!" Stash used for January 2012: 26 yards February: 7.5 yards March & April: 7 yards http://ryuunohikari.etsy.com http://justsewit.blogspot.com

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