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Vogue 8712 Marcy Tilton pants question 8.0 double needle?
Elemenopeo Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 5/11/04 Posts: 402	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/11 1:04 PM I have started these pants and am quite pleased so far BUT I have a question to anyone who might know about this - the pattern calls for an 8.0 double needle. I cannot find this in the stores and after talking with a sales clerk, doubt it would even fit into my older machine (Bernina 1260). I bought a size 80 4.0, thinking that would work. Any advice from those who have made it? I'm really curious about it and if they exist, would work in my machine and what the purpose of it is. I have a coverstitch machine, so rarely use the double needles. Thanks! ------ Stefanie
JillyBe Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/20/10 Posts: 3194	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/11 1:21 PM I've made both versions of these pants, (3 total) & I didn't use a double needle at all. Where does she want you to use this needle? (sorry I'm too lazy to go look it up) ------ http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com/ a blog about creativity, sewing, vintage sewing machines, and...... life :)
Elemenopeo Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 5/11/04 Posts: 402	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/11 9:19 PM It calls to use a double needle when stitching for the waistband casing in view B (elastic all the way around.) You use it at the top and bottom of the casing. ------ Stefanie
JillyBe Intermediate CA USA Member since 1/20/10 Posts: 3194	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/11 9:34 PM oops - I need to eat my words! I just looked, & realized that I did indeed do a double needle topstitching at the waistband on one pair. I think your 4,0/80 needle is probably exactly what she was referring to, so I'm sure you're fine -- Edited on 8/12/11 9:34 PM -- ------ http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com/ a blog about creativity, sewing, vintage sewing machines, and...... life :)
sfshaza Advanced CA USA Member since 9/12/07 Posts: 269	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/12/11 11:30 PM I'm sure you are fine. I've also made these pants 3 times (am wearing one right now) and used a single needle. It's a sporty look, but no one is close enough to be looking at my waistband under my top. ;) ------ http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 5/9/09 Posts: 1529	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/13/11 1:11 AM Schmetz does make extra wide twin needles. Unfortunately, you'll need a 9.0 mm machine to actually sew with such a needle.

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