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Hemming knit sleeves in the round?
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/09 9:29 AM Is it possible to hem knit sleeves in the round with a coverstitch machine? I've already sewn up the sleeves. Otherwise, what's the procedure - mark the hem on the unstitched sleeve, hem with cs machine then sew the sleeve up? Should I just twin needle this one and forget about it?
Vonnevo   Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 10/25/04 Posts: 5655	Login to reply to this post In reply to Eme Like this post Date: 3/2/09 9:42 AM Eme, I prefer to CS sleeve hems in the round. Turn the hem up and either pin, hand baste or glue with temporary adhesive spray or office glu stik. Turn sleeve inside out and work from the inside. ie stitch around the sleeve on the right side of the sleeve. It will be a fairly tight circle, stitch slowly and keep moving the sleeve around. I might not be describing this well..it's very late here on Oz. Vonne -- Edited on 3/2/09 9:43 AM -- ------ Vonne ºOº Brisbane Australia --------------------------------- Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever. We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/09 10:08 AM That made perfect sense, Vonne - thank you very much. It sounds like it's a matter of a little practice, plus some of the tips you offered. I should be in good shape now, thank you! I think I have just found my tnt t-shirt pattern so I'm anxious to finish the hems and show it off to PR! :)
Barbara3   Intermediate USA Member since 5/22/06 Posts: 930	Login to reply to this post In reply to Eme Like this post Date: 3/2/09 10:13 AM Like Vonne, I also like to coverstitch my sleeves in the round. You do have to go a bit more slowly and adjust the fabric as you go, but the end result is better than when you hem first and then finish the sleeve seam. The end of the sleeve seam never looks as nice at the wrist when that seam is closed last. Forgot to say that I always use something like Steam a Seam 2 Light on the edge of sleeve and lower hems to hold them in place and give them a little stabilization before coverstitching. -- Edited on 3/2/09 10:44 AM --
Rhoda K   Beginner AL USA Member since 8/22/05 Posts: 1855	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/09 11:32 AM I just used my coverstitch for the first time, hemming sleeves in the round. What I didn't count on though, was when I got to the end, then what? I couldn't continue sewing and *run out the thread* as when serging. I had a heck of a time getting the fabric out from under the needle. What's the trick to that?
Barbara3   Intermediate USA Member since 5/22/06 Posts: 930	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rhoda K Like this post Date: 3/2/09 12:09 PM Take a look at Debbie Cook's tutorial on How to end a coverstitch. Most on PR would agree that, while it takes a little practice at first, it works just beautifully each time. In fact, poke around on this page of Debbie's website, as she offers lots of other great information on coverstitching there as well.
misscoleen   Beginner NY USA Member since 2/22/07 Posts: 211	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rhoda K Like this post Date: 3/2/09 12:10 PM Hi Rhoda, here is a link that will be helpful to you Coverstitch info Each coverstich machine is a little different. I have Pfaff serger coverstyle that does a coverhem. I have to stop with the needles in the fabric and slowly turn the hand wheel till i hear two clicks - this releases the tension on the treads so you can pull your material out. It is a little tricky for me. But when it works it works like a charm. HTH's coleen ------ misscoleen
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6989	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rhoda K Like this post Date: 3/2/09 12:30 PM I've lost track of which machine everyone has.....I have the Brother, and found Belinda's instructions absolutely perfect: Go here and scroll down to the post about removing the fabric from the machine. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Rhoda K   Beginner AL USA Member since 8/22/05 Posts: 1855	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/3/09 8:55 AM Thanks everyone for your help - I remember seeing Debbie's some time ago and had forgotten about it. I believe it was before I got my new serger, Elna 744, w/coverstitch 2 yrs ago. I'll definitely check out the links. Debbie and Belinda do have some very helpful tips to share.
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7590	Login to reply to this post In reply to Vonnevo Like this post Date: 3/3/09 10:49 AM You would use this method if you had a sewing machine without a free arm, ie did this years ago when I had my old Singer without a freearm. My Janome CS does have a free arm but it is a bit tight on tight sleeves. This method is perfect. -- Edited on 3/3/09 10:54 AM -- ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com

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