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Posted on: 10/10/22 11:19 AM ET
I am recycling one of my halloween dresses ( that is worn hardly 2/3 times in last 3 years )to make it for my daughters. it is 100% poly really thin fabric..It could be DBP
However, 2 yrs long ago , Hobbylobby sold fabric of same feel touch under "rayon crepe knit fabric label" .. and i had issues sewing that as well.
To be honest, i want to throw it away but print is cute and my LO has been asking for it for many years. Finally i thought to recycle it for her.
I have walking foot, jersey needles. Fabric does not stitch nicely, or smooth and at one point - got badly stuck in machine. Any sewing tips...
However, 2 yrs long ago , Hobbylobby sold fabric of same feel touch under "rayon crepe knit fabric label" .. and i had issues sewing that as well.
To be honest, i want to throw it away but print is cute and my LO has been asking for it for many years. Finally i thought to recycle it for her.
I have walking foot, jersey needles. Fabric does not stitch nicely, or smooth and at one point - got badly stuck in machine. Any sewing tips...
Posted on: 10/11/22 2:32 AM ET
In reply to misha79
It doesn't sound like DBP to me, unless I'm the only one who finds it sews nicely. Some things you can try is to reduce the pressure of your presser foot if your machine has the ability. Try tightening the upper tension. I find that with knits, if the underside looks loose and bad, if I tighten the upper tension it clears up. Practice on a scrap to see if that helps, changing the tension a little at a time. Use a small piece of tissue paper folded over to begin your stitches to prevent the fabric from being sucked through the needle plate hole. Simply tear away the paper when you're done with the seam. Try a microtex needle, they will pierce through poly better than a jersey needle.
Although I have a walking foot and use it to match plaids, stripes, or unruly sweater knits, I don't like it for regular thinner knits. Last week I bought a knit/tricot foot that works like a walking foot but it's the same size as a regular foot. ($8 from Amazon!) I tried it briefly and think it's great! When I have time I'll review it. Anyway, just some suggestions here. Good luck!
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Although I have a walking foot and use it to match plaids, stripes, or unruly sweater knits, I don't like it for regular thinner knits. Last week I bought a knit/tricot foot that works like a walking foot but it's the same size as a regular foot. ($8 from Amazon!) I tried it briefly and think it's great! When I have time I'll review it. Anyway, just some suggestions here. Good luck!

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Posted on: 10/11/22 9:01 AM ET
This is a typical problem with lightweight poly fabrics. Hold the fabric with one hand behind the needle and one in front of it and keep it taut as you sew it. You might even stretch it slightly as it moves through the machine. Make a few test seams to check how much tension or how tightly you need to hold the fabric.
Posted on: 10/11/22 10:01 AM ET
In reply to misha79
I don’t know if this will help, but for what it is worth. I “audition” needles when I start a knit project, testing to see which works best. Occasionally, a universal needled works much better for me than the ball point, jersey, stretch needles. You might try and see if that helps. If you already have, just ignore this. Good luck!
Posted on: 10/11/22 10:03 AM ET
Sew with a light paper support underneath. I use adding machine paper (a tip from Kenneth King), available at office supply stores. Or you could use tissue paper, but I find it's harder to get out once the seam is sewn. Or an "official" stabilizer product that machine embroidery people use - I have one on hand that's paper-like (they also have plastic film/cling film kind of ones, I don't think that would be as easy to handle in this situation). If all you have kicking around is some standard sheets of 8.5"x11" paper, use that - it's a bit thick, but it'll do the trick.
All of these (esp. the last option!) will blunt the needle more than usual, but a needle (or two) is a small expense for getting successful results, imo.
All of these (esp. the last option!) will blunt the needle more than usual, but a needle (or two) is a small expense for getting successful results, imo.
Posted on: 10/11/22 10:08 AM ET
In reply to misha79
Lots of great suggestions here! My only tip is to roll with the results and learn what you can from trying your best to produce solid seams from a difficult fabric. She will LOVE whatever you turn out and no one will grade your work. Also, avoid buying it in the future 




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