Sponsors
Sponsors
Moderated by Deepika
Posted on: 4/12/06 9:44 AM ET
What needle is best for stetch wovens? I'm sewing a skirt from poly gabardine with a bit of lycra in it. I'm using a sharp, but I started wondering if a universal or even a ballpoint makes more sense because of the stretch factor? I didn't immediately find an answer when I was poking around the site.
I also have a pile ofr stretch poplins I'll be sewing soon...so I'd like to know the best needle this scenario.
Opinions?
Thanks in advance.
------
I also have a pile ofr stretch poplins I'll be sewing soon...so I'd like to know the best needle this scenario.
Opinions?
Thanks in advance.
------
- Anne
Posted on: 4/12/06 9:54 AM ET
In reply to martinanne
Anne, I normally use a regular sharp point #11. As I have a Janome machine, this is usually a Blue Tip #11 or Organ #11.
Coverstitching works beautifully on stretch wovens for topstitching and hems...eliminates the "wave effect" when stitching across the stretch grain.

------
Coverstitching works beautifully on stretch wovens for topstitching and hems...eliminates the "wave effect" when stitching across the stretch grain.

------
Vonne šOš 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.
---------------------------------
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.
Posted on: 4/12/06 5:16 PM ET
I usually use a woven point #12 or #14 depending on the weight (#12 for the poplin) and never had any problem.
------
------
Trinity
I probably have too many sewing machines, but how am I supposed to resist when they're either free by the side of the road or people give them to me?
http://thimblesthreadsandneedles.blogspot.com/
I probably have too many sewing machines, but how am I supposed to resist when they're either free by the side of the road or people give them to me?
http://thimblesthreadsandneedles.blogspot.com/
Posted on: 4/13/06 4:21 PM ET
Thanks for your help!
------
------
- Anne
* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.
Selected Reviews, Classes & Patterns
Fancy Frocks Fabrics
Fine Designer Fabrics
Fine Designer Fabrics






![Stylearc Ethel Designer Pant Digital Pattern [18-30]](https://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/stylearc/ethelpants/ethelpants_t.jpg)